Metal Stud Ceiling Joist

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Metal stud ceiling joist.

2 2 stud and joist lip lengths are as follows. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.

2 3 stud joist track and bridging channel inside bend radii are as follows. For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the.

Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs. Joist holders nails and other key ceiling elements are made from metal. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior.

Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. Provide a lightweight low cost rigid floor assembly c joist components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web trusses bar joists engineered lumber cast in place or hollow core floor assemblies. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level. You move the magnet across your ceiling until the magnet reacts.

The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. Track gauge same as stud with 1 track leg height. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. A web stiffener is a 6 length of stud secured to the stud web at both ends of the stud with four 4 8 pan head screws.

On a finished ceiling where the stud wall framing track runs perpendicular to the joists fasten the track to the underlying joists with 1 1 2 in. You should be able to find the stud using a magnet tape measure and a nail and hammer. In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs. On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud.