Transfers the weight of the floor or roof above to the trimmer or shoulder studs. Most wall framings set studs every 16 inches, so you should be okay to measure from there, but doublecheck with a pilot hole. I always believed that a metal stud wall was nonbearing unless it had some form of a header. In this energy smart details article, architect rachel wagner describes how to build doublestud walls and how to insulate them.
We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of coldformed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Most wall openings can be supported with a single piece header and for wider openings an insert member is added for additional strength. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 4373244 for any questions on these details, or if you. Cad framing details clarkdietrich building systems. Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs, joists, rafters, purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls.
Fabricate metal headers by cutting the track 2 inches 5 cm longer than the rough opening width. How to attach shelves to metal wall studs home guides. Nevertheless, you have to add other steel studs for every door or window. Demonstration homes provides builders with practical information and experience, based on the actual construction of two steel framed homes. Everything lines up so that double top plates are not necessary photograph 1. Thats why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100% prime mill certified steel. But most commercial jobs require some form of metal stud framing. Design for a coldformed steel framing manufactured home. As to get the job done as a professional, you have to install metal studs every 16 45 cm. When plumbing your openings and transferring your layout to the. They consist of a double row of studs with gypsum panel or metal cross braces between rows.
The jack stud is shorter than the fulllength king stud on each side of a window or door opening but critical for holding up the ends of the header that bridges the gap. Double lheader span tablesheaders supporting roof and ceiling only 24. Select individual files from below or a single file containing all details at bottom. Wcd1 details for conventional wood frame construction. Steel studs are perfectly straight, dont shrink or split. The system consists of two main components, the track and the stud. Cut each flange of the track on both ends 1 inch 2. Bend the web down 90 degrees using sheet metal locking pliers. Plumbing, electrical and other fixtures, and mechanicals within the framing cavities must be flush with or inside the plane of the framing. Aisi standard for coldformed steel framing header design.
Use a section of track as a header on those interior openings that arent load bearing. This third installment in a series of articles, framing walls with light gauge metal studs, visits the common practices for the framing of window and door openings. King jack the king jack runs adjacent to the jack stud from top plate down to the bottom plate. Indepth coverage of steel framing and information on the newest materials and tools, and the latest details on the code. The 2000 international building code book contains two full pages of mindnumbing charts for calculating. Combined with a layer of 58 gypsum wall board on both sides will give a 4 78 thick wall.
Pocket door trim kits typical frame details details are saved as autocad 2010 files. Have the open side of the track face up so you can slide in the cripple studs if you need them. Headers may be supported by doubled studs or, where the. Framing commercial jobs can be more lucrative than residential work. These members and their connections are the most difficult challenges in metalstud framing. Builders of energyefficient or nearzeroenergy homes often aim for r40 walls. When you view the cshaped stud in cross section, it has three main parts. The contemporary solar energy magazine associated with the society is solar today. Since this is my first metal stud project i was surprised that the architectural drawing showed no header.
Standard for coldformed steel framing header design 2001 1. The unique shape of proxheader is engineered to carry higher load values with less steel. This double header is a beam that supports the floor joists to allow for stairs. I like to recommend the little novel and hope, that there will be a big book soon. Products purchased from third party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Header beam above an opening in a wall door or window. This report, steel framed residential construction. The type of wall it is in, load bearing or partition, will govern how the header is built. These drawings only show studs with a single channel. Some proprietary testing has indicated that a single lheader framed down to the head track might give promising results. Shaftwall is used when only one side of the wall is accessible, as in mechanical shafts where there is no floor on one side of the wall. Depending on the size of the opening a window or door can have a few as one jack stud on either side or multiple jack studs with large openings that carry. A1 scope the design and installation of coldformed steel box and backtoback. This book showed him where he needed to correct his mistakes before inspection and it passed, so we both recommend this book to anyone that hasnt done metal stud framing amazing book and amazing price thank you.
The superior strength and carrying capacity of the hds means higher performance with fewer members. Learn the function of wall plates, headers, jack and king studs. Eliminate wood framing basics mistakes by chalking a fullsize map of your walls directly on the floor. Common stud sizes include 158, 212, 358, 4 and 6 inches. Solid an electronic stud finder lightly across the wall until you see a light or hear a sound that indicates a metal stud behind the drywall. Metal stud box header unbraced length hawkaz structural 22 jun 15 19. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and.
Follow professional interior contractor robert thimmes as he demonstrates how to frameout openings. The term jack derives from mid16th century england, where it referred to a lad, knave, or common man. This book helped my husband a 5 star as he has never done metal stud framing just wood framing only. Dorman hardware is constructed of highquality metal with a durable finish and offered for nonspecific applications in a large range of diameters, lengths and quantities. Proper loading comparisons should be examined, especially when. Insert the metal studs in the tracks and secure them with 12 screws on both sides.
Well explain how headers work and how to frame a window. Details are dynamic blocks with the ability to select from 6 different casing profiles, 1 example wood casing or nocasing. Mark the location of interior walls as well and snap chalk lines on both sides of interior wall locations to ensure correct plate positions. To cut individual steel studs and tracks, use straightcut aviation snips photo 1. Dorman products double ended stud 71614 x 58 71620 x 4 10pkg. If youre an experienced wood framer, you already have many of the skills youll need.
Use a spirit level, as to make sure the metal studs are plumb. Scafcos 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. The patented system utilizes an internal clip that fastens to the vertical jamb studs. The tracks are installed first, fastened to the floor and the ceiling in the case of a basement, to the slab using concrete screws, and to the ceiling joists. Lowrise residential construction steel framing alliance. The web is the portion of the stud that creates the stud dimension. North american standards for coldformed steel framing 11 roger laboube, ph. King stud full length stud along side of the trimmer or shoulder studs rough sill bottom of a window opening supports. Curators distinguished teaching professor emeritus director, weiwen yu center for coldformed steel structures. L headers slide easily into place and eliminate the laborintensive process of builtup fieldassembled headers. Solar age magazine was the official publication of the american solar energy society.
Lheaders are brakemetal shaped members that can be doubled and used as headers. This manual, written by a framer who runs work for one of the largest metal stud contractors in the country, tells you. Footwide building 1, 2 1 building width is measured in the direction of. Box header construction over windows, doors framing tips. Jack stud the jack stud transfers the load from the header down to the bottom plate. Doublestud walls are a lowtech way to create highly energyefficient walls with common materials and familiar assemblies. This book teaches stepbystep, with hundreds of job site photos, highspeed metal stud framing in commercial construction. About don vandervort don vandervort has developed his expertise for more than 30 years, as building editor for sunset books, senior editor at home magazine, author of more than 30 home improvement books, and writer of countless magazine articles. Exclusive simpson strongtie h1 18gauge zmax galvanized hurricane tie. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers, speci. When cutting individual steel studs or tracks with a circular saw, cut on the closed or web side and support the piece tightly on sawhorses. Scafco steel stud company steel framing studs and track. Secure electrical cable along the center line of each stud with plastic ties screwed to the studs. When choosing a supplier, quality materials are a top priority.
With this new book youll quickly learn, stepbystep, the basic methods and some valuable tricks of the trade to master highspeed metal stud framing in commercial construction. Coldformed steel is specified by a universal designator system called out. Lheaders slide easily into place and eliminate the laborintensive process of builtup fieldassembled headers. Metal tbracing nailed to studs saves on the labor cost of 1x4 letin bracing 2x4 or 2x6 stud saw kerf for tbrace kbrace when window or door is near corner 1x4 letin brace notched into wall studs use full foam sheathing over other approved wall bracing e.
Double plating is most common on loadbearing walls unless the. A stud that is placed between a header and a window sill or jamb or a windowsill and a bottom track to provide a backing to attach finishing and. Preformed l header that slides into place quickly l headers are prefabricated lightgauge 90 lsections that are used in loadbearing wall framing. How to build a metal stud header amanda flanders pin. Fasteners used to assemble the framing must be driven reasonably flush with the surfaces. Stud wall side view face view part number description standard packaging quantity 304b2 presson woodmetal stud protection plate 100 fast presson installation. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n 2 introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using. W10616, design for splicing of cfs wall studs w20009, header design w40016, mechanical bridging and bridging anchorage of axially loaded cfs studs w50012, construction bracing for walls. A2 loads and load combinations buildings or other structures and all parts therein shall be designed to safely support all. S stud or joist sections t track sections u channel sections f furring channels section 600 s 162 54 flange width. First mark the inside edge of the wall at each corner and snap chalk lines.