Light Gauge Metal Framing Details

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Light gauge metal framing details.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Steel framing standards and cad details. No longer just a division between space. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information.

Steel studs are sold in a variety of widths comparable to dimensional lumber sizes lengths and metal stud gauges the lower the gauge number the thicker the steel. C length 10 0. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. About us distributors contact us request information careers.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. They are intended to provide designers and contractors with guid ance on design detailing and construction of low rise residential buildings that utilize cold formed steel framing members. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. We see what the future for walls holds and we are acting on it with steel framing products that perform as a system backed by intelligent design tools and fully capable engineering services.

B shape and dimensions as shown at left. Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. Home technical library steel framing standards and cad details. These details were developed by the light gauge steel engineers association lgsea for the north american steel framing alliance nasfa.

Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. Ssma standard cad details. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot.

Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files.