Metal Stud Ceiling Framing

It s a cheap and effective flat céiling.

Metal stud ceiling framing.

This brace sits on top of the ceiling studs. To keep the ceiling from sagging screw a metal stud on edge perpendicular to the studs. If there is no room for a stud above attach short studs to each ceiling stud and screw them to the framing above. The metal tracks and studs are installed firmly therefore the frame is perfectly level as we have used the laser level.

Why metal stud ceiling framing. Then cut short studs to attach to that stud to the framing above about every four feet. The metal stud ceiling frame is completed after about 3 hours of continuous work. To carry the additional layers of plasterboard and framing members bulkheads require independent suspension.

However if you have a shingle roof you should consider shingle to metal roof transition. Make sure you install the metal studs every 15 25 otherwise they won t be able to support the weight of the plasterboards. If you re thinking of the metal stud céiling it s an excellent option. Knauf metal framing systems are robust versatile and durable products suitable for use.

Knauf metal systems include steel stud wall systems furring channel and batten wall systems top hat and façade systems jamb stud acoustic studs concealed and exposed ceiling systems together with a range of access panels and plaster finishing accessories.