Light Steel Frame Wall

An important feature of light steel infill walls is that the size and thickness of the light steel c sections can be varied depending on the height of the façade.

Light steel frame wall.

Light steel walls using c sections are increasingly used as infill walling within both steel and concrete framed buildings and have largely replaced masonry or timber alternatives. There are two types of steel used cold rolled light gauge and hot rolled structural beams both types are impervious to rot and insects while being nearly fire proof. Applies to primary structural and secondary components including external infill lsf walls. Applies to warm frame and hybrid construction.

The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time. Light gauge steel framing vs. Hot rolled structural steel framing steel ranges drastically between 0 50 75 per linear foot and is the only type of metal framing available for both residential and commercial structures. 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.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. This chapter gives guidance on meeting the technical requirements for light steel framed lsf construction using 0 7 4 0mm thick framing members and.