Metal Stud Roof Framing

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.

Metal stud roof framing.

Item 15418 model 139495. Click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage.

Studs are available in 20 18 16 14 and 12 gauges to meet specific building specifications. 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. Stud widths are available in 2 1 2 3 5 8 6 and 8 inch configurations. Structural metal studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal.

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 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. How to building frame a roof by steel frame amazing smart techniques practical implementation. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Metal studs are produced for use as structural building elements.

Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center.

Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics.