Commercial Steel Stud Framing

Use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at the jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes.

Commercial steel stud framing.

Though metal studs currently run in the 2 to 4 per square foot range steel prices fluctuate over time causing material costs to rise or fall. Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems. Steel framing studs and track when choosing a supplier quality materials are a top priority. Common stud sizes include 1 5 8 2 1 2 3 5 8 4 and 6 inches.

3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel. What started as an easier to use and more durable replacement for wood studs is now a fixture in the commercial building industry and an up and comer on the residential front.

Scafco s products exceed industry standards as they are manufactured from 57 ksi steel in place of 50 ksi and g90 in place of g60 for 68 mil and heavier. S and j interiors is a leading commercial drywall contractor located in southern california. 54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. Basic steel framing tools are a screw gun adjustable torque 0 500 rpm bits and bit holders for structural steel to steel connections chop saw pneumatic pin nailer for steel to steel connections and sheathing to steel connections clamps aviation snips swivel head electric shear and a magnetic level.

Metal stud wall framing also known as light gauge steel framing is an alternative to wood framing and has been standard in commercial construction in the us since the 1950s. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel. Item 15418 model 139495. When you view the c shaped stud in cross section it has three main parts.

Although each method has its plus points metal stud framing has several aesthetic and functional advantages that make it a popular choice over wood stud. Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available. The web is the portion of the stud that creates the stud dimension. Metal studs are produced by forming the studs from strips of galvanized steel in cold rolling machines.

We operate in orange los angeles riverside san diego san bernardino and ventura counties. Window load bearing boxed header boxed jamb.