What are standard metal stud sizes?

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Standard lengths are 10′, 12′ and 14′. Other lengths available upon request. 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). Structural studs are also available.

How thick is Shaftwall?

Shaftwall is available in 18 and 33 mil thicknesses (25-20ga.).

What is J track used for?

Studco® J-Tracks are used as bottom tracks within a Shaftwall System. With two differently sized legs, the longer leg provides additional support and allows panels to be screwed directly into the concrete slab.

What is j tracks?

J-TRACK WAS ESTABLISHED OVER A DECADE AGO TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRACK AND TRANSIT SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. WE ARE NOW A FORMIDABLE FORCE IN HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION.

What are the most popular metal stud widths?

Metal Stud Sizes The most common size stud is a 3 5/8″ wide stud. Combined with a layer of 5/8″ gypsum wall board on both sides will give a 4 7/8″ thick wall.

How do you read stud sizes?

The Steel Stud Manufacturer’s Associates (SSMA) has adopted a sizing standard that moves away from ‘gauges’ and directly specifies the material thickness in mils (100ths of an inch). A 600S162-54 is a 6-inch (600) Stud (S) with a 1-5/8” flange (162) with a thickness of 0.054 in (54).

Can you stack Shaftwall?

Is it permitted to stack 1” shaftliner panels in a cavity shaft system? Yes, when the height of the assembly exceeds the length of a liner panel, then one liner panel is stacked on top of the other. No joint treatment or blocking is required at the horizontal panel butt joint.

What is Shaftwall?

Shaftwall systems are interior nonload-bearing fire rated wall assemblies that provide critical, life safety, fire-resistant protection for elevator shafts, stairwells, vertical chases and mechanical enclosures. Shaftwalls in elevators and stairwells are one of the most important wall assemblies in a building.

What is a CH stud?

Steeler Shaftwall Studs (also known as C-H Studs) can be easily combined with J Track to craft economical yet tough shaftwall systems. With a fire rating of up to 2 hours, Steeler C-H Studs are UL certified for Fire Resistance Rating, meaning peace-of-mind for designers and elevated safety for occupants.