Metal Framing For Drywall Ceiling

Installing an average wall costs about 1 800 total including drywall and any electrical or plumbing.

Metal framing for drywall ceiling.

On a finished ceiling where the stud wall framing track runs perpendicular to the joists fasten the track to the underlying joists with 1 1 2 in. Dietrich metal framing 2 5 in w x 108 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 2 1 2 25 ga aluminum metal stud. If there is no room for a stud above attach short studs to each ceiling stud and screw them to the framing above. Bridging fire stops soil pipes etc must not protrude beyond framing.

Framing a typical 10 foot wall you ll spend about 50 to 75 in materials. For pricing and availability. It is essential to secure firmly the metal track in the walls as it will support the metal studs and eventually the drywall ceiling. The metal track must be fixed in screws every 15 40 cm.

Steel framing requires materials beyond just the studs. For concrete walls use one and a half inch screws and appropriate dowels as for wood walls use one inch wood screws. Studs and joists must be in true alignment. Metal track frame fixed to wall.

Drywall drywall framing metal studs. Framing members should be straight true and of uniform dimension. 3 625 in w x 96 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. It is also fully compatible with alldonn brand acoustical suspension systems for easy transition from wallboard ceilings to acoustical tile ceilings.

All framing lumber should be the correct grade for the intended use and 38 mm x 89 mm nominal 2 x 4 or larger should bear the grade. Then cut short studs to attach to that stud to the framing above about every four feet. This brace sits on top of the ceiling studs. Prostud drywall framing system prostud and protrak with smart edge technology is the innovative steel drywall stud that sets a new industry benchmark for high performance.

Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. To keep the ceiling from sagging screw a metal stud on edge perpendicular to the studs. You ll need plastic ties and grommets fasteners and top and bottom tracks. On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud.