Light Metal Framing Construction

This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot.

Light metal framing construction.

Are used without framing. 3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Light steel buildings which can be both residential and commercial consist of steel frames and trusses that are. 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.

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. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. 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. Item 15418 model 139495.