Light Gauge Steel Roof Framing Details

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Light gauge steel roof framing details.

B shape and dimensions in accordance with gypsum association fire resistance and sound control design manual page 14 as shown at left. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers speci ers and users of lightweight steel framing lsf. Your source for light gauge steel truss systems.

They are intended to provide designers and contractors with guid ance on design detailing and construction of low rise residential buildings that utilize cold formed steel framing members. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m. Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge. With today s demanding architectural designs intricate roof lines and aggressive schedules light gauge steel trusses have become a popular product for architects engineers builders and developers.

Available flanges of 1 1 4 and extra wide 1 1 2. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs joists rafters purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls.