Light Gauge Metal Framing Wall Section

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Light gauge metal framing wall section.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall. Light steel framing lsf product information tel 44 0 1384 412448 fax 44 0 1384 410494. Pages 10 and 11 drywall steel sections ltd dssl contents.

Dss light gauge steel sections. The galvanization process reduces the risk of corrosion to the absolute minimum compared. C length 10 0. W1 schematic of typical wall framing w2 wall framing elevation w3 wall to foundation w4 wall to foundation.

Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes. Cold formed steel is shaped by guiding thin sheets of steel through a series of rollers each roller. Cold formed light gauge c shaped framing members for axial loadbearing walls curtain walls tall interior partitions floor joists and roof truss assemblies. A metal stud is ductile and therefore.

Mf ceiling system and wall liner system. Metal wall framing is made of light gauge galvanized steel. Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

Steel framing is not as biodegradable as wood. Manufactured in accordance with bs en 10326 2004 in s450 gd z275 material grade. Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. Lightweight steel framing wall stud floor joist load tables t h e s t r e n g t h w i t h i n canadian strength.

B shape and dimensions as shown at left.