Light Gauge Metal Framing

The longer spans means less fastening and faster construction.

Light gauge metal framing. No longer just a division between space. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. 294 kb my company builds high end custom homes in southern california. By matt macarewich login or register to download the pdf version of this article.

No longer just studs tracks and headers. Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall. 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. Framing with light gauge steel steel is perfectly straight comes in accurately precut lengths and thanks to recent code changes is easier to use than ever.

This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. As a metal light gauge steel won t rot split warp shrink twist burn or become termite food.

Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes. Steel framing produces far less on site waste than wood framing making debris removal less costly. Because of its light weight each piece can be carried by hand.