Steel Wall Framing Studs

Item 15418 model 139495.

Steel wall framing 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. Unlike wood which can arrive warped twisted or bent steel studs unless damaged always arrive perfectly straight. Compare click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list. Metal studs are impervious to fire termites rot splitting and any other number of hazards which can affect any kind of organic based building material namely wood.

Click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list. 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. Get the basics right. What started as an easier to use and more durable replacement for wood studs is now a fixture in the commercial building industry and an up and comer on the residential front.

A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.