Metal Framing For Drywall Ceiling

To keep the ceiling from sagging screw a metal stud on edge perpendicular to the studs.

Metal framing for drywall ceiling.

The drywall suspension system is available in pre engineered custom shapes for framing curved drywall ceilings such as vaults valleys domes and arches. Then cut short studs to attach to that stud to the framing above about every four feet. 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. 20 products in metal studs.

Bridging fire stops soil pipes etc must not protrude beyond framing. 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. Studs and joists must be in true alignment. Installing an average wall costs about 1 800 total including drywall and any electrical or plumbing.

Framing a typical 10 foot wall you ll spend about 50 to 75 in materials. It is essential to secure firmly the metal track in the walls as it will support the metal studs and eventually the drywall ceiling. 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. If there is no room for a stud above attach short studs to each ceiling stud and screw them to the framing above.

Steel framing requires materials beyond just the studs. Framing members should be straight true and of uniform dimension. Its patented design combines high strength steel with additional stiffening enhancements for a drywall framing stud previously unimagined. Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Metal track frame fixed to wall. 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. 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. For pricing and availability.

It is also fully compatible with alldonn brand acoustical suspension systems for easy transition from wallboard ceilings to acoustical tile ceilings. You ll need plastic ties and grommets fasteners and top and bottom tracks. This brace sits on top of the ceiling studs. Drywall drywall framing metal studs.