Light Metal Framing Construction

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

Light metal framing construction.

There are two types of steel used cold rolled light gauge and hot rolled structural beams both types are impervious to rot and insects while being nearly fire proof. Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Are used without framing.

3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Steel ranges drastically between 0 50 and 75 per linear foot and is the only type of metal framing available for both residential and commercial structures. Light steel frame construction is a green building solution that is growing at a rapid rate in south africa due to it being a cost effective and quick building process while compromising nothing on quality and aesthetics. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot.