Steel Stud Framing

Scafco s products exceed industry standards as they are manufactured from 57 ksi steel in place of 50 ksi and g90 in place of g60 for 68 mil and heavier.

Steel stud framing.

No longer just a division between space. Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. At first you ll find framing with steel studs to be slower than with wood studs because you ll be working with unfamiliar materials techniques and tools.

And you ll really like the fact that steel studs are about 30 percent cheaper than wood. Steel studs are light and easy to store plus they resist fire insects and rot. Item 15418 model 139495. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite.

Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Studs are available in 20 18 16 14 and 12 gauges to meet specific building specifications. 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.

When choosing a supplier quality materials are a top priority. We offer a complete line of cold formed steel framing products like metal stud framing rc channel metal floor joists metal lath and metal corner bead. 2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10. That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel.

Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Structural metal studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal. Metal studs are produced for use as structural building elements.

Stud widths are available in 2 1 2 3 5 8 6 and 8 inch configurations. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Get the basics right. The classic c stud.