Commercial Steel Stud Framing

Metal framing drywall and exterior metal stud framing.

Commercial steel stud framing.

The web is the portion of the stud that creates the stud dimension. We operate in orange los angeles riverside san diego san bernardino and ventura counties. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

S and j interiors is a leading commercial drywall contractor located in southern california. Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems. Metal stud framing costs installing steel studs in the average 2 000 square foot home will run an average of 21 000 with a range of 19 000 to 25 000. Boxed header members provide backing for attachment of window covering support.

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. 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. When you view the c shaped stud in cross section it has three main parts. Steel framing studs and track when choosing a supplier quality materials are a top priority.

54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. Use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at the jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes. Metal studs are produced by forming the studs from strips of galvanized steel in cold rolling machines. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track.

Window load bearing boxed header boxed jamb. Item 15418 model 139495. 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. 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.

Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available. That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel.