Transcription of Light Gauge Steel Framing: Interiors - AWCI
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FROM THE FOUNDATIONL ight Gauge Steel framingprovides an effective sup-port method for interior finishes:gypsum drywall systems, veneerplaster systems, and conventionalplaster systems. These systems helpsatisfy the performance requirementsof a building structure by formingthe backbone for a wide variety ofwall, partition and ceiling include basic space dividers,sound attenuating space dividers, fireresistive space dividers, shaftwayenclosures, exterior wall furring, ceil-ing systems, etc. Light Gauge fram-ing in interior walls is typically non-load bearing but can range from 25to 12 Robert J. LindegardUnited States Gypsum CompanyASTM StandardsLight Gauge Steel framing membersfor interior uses are typically address-ed by two pertinent ASTM standards:ASTM C-645: Non-Load (Axial)FastenersBearing Steel studs,Runners (Track), andRigid Furring Chan-nels for Screw Ap-plication of GypsumBoard Light GaugeSteel Framing: INTERIORSASTM C-754: Installation of SteelFraming Members toReceive Screw-Attached Gypsum.
Ceiling Systems Suspended and contact ceiling are achieved with light gauge steel fram-ing members. Suspension can incor-porate 1-1/2" cold-rolled channels
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