Metal Stud Ceiling Framing Details

The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.

Metal stud ceiling framing details.

Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. 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. If there is no room for a stud above attach short studs to each ceiling stud and screw them to the framing above.

Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel. Bridging fire stops soil pipes etc must not protrude beyond framing. Then cut short studs to attach to that stud to the framing above about every four feet. The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time.

Marino ware offers a complete line of cold formed steel framing products. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Studs and joists must be in true alignment. Viperstud drywall framing studs and track structural stud and track shaftwall and area separation systems plastering steel and drywall finishing products as well as our framerite family of proprietary products.

Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Item 15418 model 139495. Framing members should be straight true and of uniform dimension. All framing lumber should be the correct grade for the intended use and 38 mm x 89 mm nominal 2 x 4 or larger should bear the grade.

Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. To keep the ceiling from sagging screw a metal stud on edge perpendicular to the studs. Make sure you install the metal studs every 15 25 otherwise they won t be able to support the weight of the plasterboards.

Our metal framing product line includes. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level.