Light Gage Metal Roof Framing Details

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Light gage metal roof framing details.

Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge steel truss system specifically for your project incorporating. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Light gauge steel framing before the sheeting has been installed. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

Check with your local codes or building department for your specific requirements. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Some jurisdictions will allow reroofing over existing roofing without the need for tearoff. Application over rough and or.

Light gauge steel construction. These studs are usually 25 gauge steel with 1 1 4 inch flanges and are intended for non load bearing applications such as partition walls. Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. 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.