Light Gauge Metal Framing

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections.

Light gauge metal framing.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. 294 kb my company builds high end custom homes in southern california. The longer spans means less fastening and faster construction. Framing with light gauge steel steel is perfectly straight comes in accurately precut lengths and thanks to recent code changes is easier to use than ever.

As a metal light gauge steel won t rot split warp shrink twist burn or become termite food. Steel framing produces far less on site waste than wood framing making debris removal less costly. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. Each of these components has a specific function in the wall assembly.

We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. We see what the future for walls holds and we are acting on it with steel framing products that perform as a system backed by intelligent design tools and fully capable engineering services. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. Because of its light weight each piece can be carried by hand.

By matt macarewich login or register to download the pdf version of this article. Selecting the correct size and thickness will depend primarily on the spacing of the framing members and the height of the wall. Light gauge metal framing used for interior wall partitions comes in various shapes thicknesses sizes and finishes.