Typical Metal Stud Ceiling Framing Details

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Typical metal stud ceiling framing details.

Infill stud header members typical base anchorage use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at the jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes. 25 and 20 gauge track fastened at floor and ceiling to support the steel studs. Studs and joists must be in true alignment. Bridging fire stops soil pipes etc must not protrude beyond framing.

Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems. 20 gauge studs are for curtainwall construction or more rigid partitions. All framing lumber should be the correct grade for the intended use and 38 mm x 89 mm nominal 2 x 4 or larger should bear the grade. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you.

4 5 wall design r60 joist design r505 rafter design r804 header design standard for cold formed steel framing header design. Non loadbearing steel frame partitions gypsum board metal framing 25 and 20 gauge studs c shaped metal studs fabricated from galvanized steel. The next step is to complete the frame on the longest walls of the room by fixing the rest of the metal track. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10.

Scafco products cad details. Track steel stud p artitions. On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud. Most probably you will have to adjust the length of the metal studs so it is the time to make a cut using a measuring tape to mark the right dimension and metal scissors.

G1 schematic of typical steel framed house g2 c shape configuration g3 track configuration g4 joist web holes g5 stud web holes g6 joist web hole patch g7 stud web hole patch 1 g8 in line framing detail g9 web stiffener detail 1 g10 web stiffener detail 2 g11 web stiffener detail 3 g12 track splice detail. Framing members should be straight true and of uniform dimension. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. Ssma standard cad details.

Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files. Window load bearing. Back to back header reduces web crippling reinforcement requirements.