Metal Stud Roof Framing

The metal stud frame must be secured to the structural wood studs by installing brackets every 3 1 m.

Metal stud roof framing. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 20 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel. In this way the joints of two drywall boards will be over a metal stud.

Nl3 corner framing detail nl4 slammer stud detail nl5 window opening framing detail nl6 door opening framing detail nl7 non load bearing opening nl8 non load bearing wall parallel to joist roofs rafters joists. Clarkdietrich cold formed steel c studs general cold formed steel framing faqs general steel home construction faqs new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool clarkdietrich studs are made in a variety of flange widths to meet different applications. R1 roof framing r2 joist and rafter detail r3 roof framing isometric view r4 heel joint connection detail. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics.

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 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 regardless of the steel market labor remains relatively stable at about 5 to 10 per square foot. Item 28466 model 108945. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. If you can t find steel studs at your home center or lumberyard check with suppliers that cater to builders look in the yellow pages under dry wall equipment and supplies.

Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof. Metal stud framing costs.