Metal Framing For Drywall Ceiling

Drywall drywall framing metal studs.

Metal framing for drywall ceiling.

To keep the ceiling from sagging screw a metal stud on edge perpendicular to the studs. Dietrich metal framing 2 5 in w x 108 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 2 1 2 25 ga aluminum metal stud. Its patented design combines high strength steel with additional stiffening enhancements for a drywall framing stud previously unimagined. For pricing and availability.

The drywall suspension system is available in pre engineered custom shapes for framing curved drywall ceilings such as vaults valleys domes and arches. Metal track frame fixed to wall. The metal track must be fixed in screws every 15 40 cm. For concrete walls use one and a half inch screws and appropriate dowels as for wood walls use one inch wood screws.

Prostud drywall framing system prostud and protrak with smart edge technology is the innovative steel drywall stud that sets a new industry benchmark for high performance. Steel framing requires materials beyond just the studs. Framing members should be straight true and of uniform dimension. 20 products in metal studs.

This brace sits on top of the ceiling studs. If there is no room for a stud above attach short studs to each ceiling stud and screw them to the framing above. 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. Framing a typical 10 foot wall you ll spend about 50 to 75 in materials.

Bridging fire stops soil pipes etc must not protrude beyond framing. Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. 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. 3 625 in w x 96 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud.

Studs and joists must be in true alignment. 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. Then cut short studs to attach to that stud to the framing above about every four feet. It is also fully compatible with alldonn brand acoustical suspension systems for easy transition from wallboard ceilings to acoustical tile ceilings.