Metal Stud Framing Drop Ceiling

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Metal stud framing drop ceiling.

To concrete and masonryuse stub nails power driven fasteners. We are using 3 5 8 metal studs and the ceilings are 10 high. Our metal framing product line includes. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs.

Drywall furring channel is commonly clipped with metal furring channel clips or wire tied perpendicular to the underside of the u channel at appropriate intervals for screw attaching drywall. I am framing 10 x 10 rooms in a space with the acoustical ceiling already in place. Provides better load transfer from jamb stud to base track vs. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level.

For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. In a ceiling assembly u channel is suspended from the overhead structure using hanger wire. Back to back header reduces web crippling reinforcement requirements. Infill stud use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes.

Steel studs are light and useful for many construction projects. 54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. The gc said to leave the ceiling and attach the framing to the ceiling. Use two 3 4 inch self tapping screws through each side of the track to secure metal studs in the channel.

The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems. Single jamb stud. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

Make sure you install the metal studs every 15 25 otherwise they won t be able to support the weight of the plasterboards. Steel stud framing for non load bearing interior partitions is secured to floors and ceilings with runners fastened to the supporting structure. Rigid structural support for gypsum wallboard veneer plaster or drop ceiling assemblies. Do i just screw the top track to the ceiling grid with the same screws used for attaching the studs to the track.

Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available.