How To Layout Metal Stud Framing

Today I am going to be talking about metal stud and drywall layout from the drawings.
How to layout metal stud framing. The stud layout is marked on the platesthe horizontal members at the top and bottom of a wall. Wherever a rafter bears onto a wall youll need a stud directly underneath. Metal stud framing requires great knowledge of the drawings and specifi.
You should typically allow for 1 stud per every 12 inches 300 mm of linear wall space. Glue or screw on the metal panels onto the other 3 faces of the frame. The proper way to drywall an inside corner with metal stud framing is to slide the first sheet all the way into the inside corner and then fasten the last stud on the wall adjacent to the drywall.
Determine the number of steel studs needed. Then bend one flange up-clear of the snips jaws-and cut across the studs web. Basic steel stud cutting tips and metal stud framing details Photo 1.
One of the easiest ways to keep a good layout is to just copy the trussjoistsrafters from up above. Purchase steel plates also called tracks for the bottom and top of the wall by measuring the linear feet of the wall and doubling it. Into steel framing because it minimizes the need for skilled framers and provides access to experienced design and layout pros.
How you lay out the stud locations in a wall affects everything that comes after from sheathing to hanging drywall to plumbing and HVAC rough-in to trimming the interior. To do this youll need to leave that last stud loose until the drywall goes up. Its worth taking the time to find straight long stock for the plates and to cut them accurately to length.
Its worth taking the time to find straight long stock for the plates. Installing a metal stud frame occurs over multiple steps. The blueprints will rarely if ever specify the location of every stud so the carpenter is expected to understand framing principles.