Light Metal Framing Construction

Steel ranges drastically between 0 50 and 75 per linear foot and is the only type of metal framing available for both residential and commercial structures.

Light metal framing construction.

Framing materials are usually wood engineered wood or structural steel the alternative to framed construction is generally called mass wall construction where horizontal layers of stacked materials such as log building masonry rammed earth adobe etc. Light steel frame construction is a green building solution that is growing at a rapid rate in south africa due to it being a cost effective and quick building process while compromising nothing on quality and aesthetics. Item 15418 model 139495. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot.

3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape. Are used without framing. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.