Door load bearing back to back header single.
Metal stud framing door opening.
It is a companion piece to the sdi video how to install a steel door frame in steel stud construction please watch the video for a demonstration of all steps in this process.
The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.
Unlike wood framing steel framing doesn t rot due to moisture and it resists rust.
How to install a doorway or opening within a metal stud wall.
Cripple stud cripple stud track piece open side jamb sill typical base anchorage infill stud additional anchorage jamb base track.
In addition door openings in metal walls don t require structural headers used in wood framed openings.
To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1.