Conventional metal studs are available in 25, 22, 20, 18, and 16 gauge steel for your convenience (1-5/8″ available in 20, 22 and 25 gauge only).
What gauge are load bearing metal studs?
Load-bearing members start at a thickness of 33mils (20ga) and can be as thick as 97mils (12ga). Lightweight, cold-formed galvanized steel load-bearing studs are available in a selection of sizes, flanges, gauges and yield strengths to obtain optimal performance.Load-bearing members start at a thickness of 33mils (20ga) and can be as thick as 97mils (12ga). Lightweight, cold-formedcold-formedThe first Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Specification was based on the research work sponsored by AISI at Cornell University under the direction of late Professor George Winter [2] since 1939. As a result of this work, George Winter is now considered the grandfather of cold-formed steel design.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cold-formed_steelCold-formed steel - Wikipedia galvanized steel load-bearing studs are available in a selection of sizes, flanges, gauges and yield strengths to obtain optimal performance.
How do I know what gauge metal studs I have?
Metal stud manufacturers are required to stamp the stud size and gauge on each product. For instance, ClarkDietrich labels 6-inch, 16-gauge studs with CD600S162-54 50 KSI. This tells you the stud is 6 inches wide with a 1-5/8 inch (1.62 inch) flange and is 16-ga (54 mils) thick.
What gauge are structural metal studs?
Most contractors are familiar with the light-gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. These studs are usually 25-gauge steel with 1 1/4-inch flanges and are intended for non- load-bearing applications such as partition walls.
Can metal studs be load bearing?
Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls. Framing techniques for metal studs are similar to those of wood construction. Metal studs are available in many of the same basic dimensions as wood studs.
How much weight can metal studs hold?
The axial load, or load weight limit, for metal studs varies widely. An 8-foot, 3-1/2-inch metal stud, for instance, may support over 2,000 pounds, while a 16-foot stud of the same width will support as little as 400 pounds.
Can metal studs support weight?
An 8-foot, 3-1/2-inch metal stud, for instance, may support over 2,000 pounds, while a 16-foot stud of the same width will support as little as 400 pounds. Although multiple factors do come into play related to the load weight limit for metal studs, as the length of studs increase, the less weight they support.
What gauge metal studs are load bearing?
These studs are usually 25-gauge steel with 1 1/4-inch flanges and are intended for non- load-bearing applications such as partition walls. The load-bearing studs used in LGS houses are much stronger, anywhere from 20-gauge to 12-gauge in thickness, with a minimum 1 5/8-inch flange.
Are steel studs as strong as wood?
Steel studs have their pros and cons. Steel studs boast a lot of advantages over their wooden counterparts, but they are weighed down with some downsides. Surprisingly, steel studs aren't as strong as wooden ones, especially the lighter versions that can only be used on interior, non-load-bearing walls.
How do you build a load bearing wall with steel studs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFT62cb6TVc
What are heavy gauge studs?
Manufactured from corrosion resistant galvanized steel. Pre-punched holes for easy installation of electrical, plumbing and bridging application. Knurled flanges for easy screw penetration. Other sizes, lengths and gauges available on request.
What gauge is a structural stud?
10 in x 12 ft x 16 Gauge 54 mil Structural Steel Stud w/ 1 5/8 in Flange. These studs and track are manufactured from mill certified galvanized steel and are designed for use in curtain-wall and load bearing applications. Thicknesses range from 33 mils (20 gauge) to 97 mils (12 gauge).