Steel Stud Wall Support

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Steel stud wall support.

3 2187 in w x 120 in l x 0 875 in d galvanized steel metal stud. For example 16 foot 3 1 2 inch metal studs spaced every 16 feet inside a wall provide nearly twice the support as the same size studs spaced every 24 feet within the wall. If you can t find steel studs at your home center or lumberyard check with suppliers that cater to builders look in the yellow pages under dry wall equipment and supplies. Clarkdietrich cold formed steel c studs general cold formed steel framing faqs general steel home construction faqs new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool clarkdietrich studs are made in a variety of flange widths to meet different applications.

Like the size of the studs the spacing of metal studs has a major impact on the amount of support that the studs provide. Their unique rigid design and ease of installation makes them the preferred choice over conventional ponywall construction methods. Some homes have steel studs which require specialty fasteners such as toggle bolts to support heavy items. These lightweight studs are designed for stud wall framing interior nonweight bearing walls walls that don t support floors or the roof.

Ponywall support scafco s ponywall supports are manufactured from prime domestic steel and assembled with certified welds providing superior strength and durability.