Unlike wood framing steel framing doesn t rot due to moisture and it resists rust.
Metal stud framing door opening.
In addition door openings in metal walls don t require structural headers used in wood framed openings.
It is a companion piece to the sdi video how to install a steel door frame in steel stud construction please watch the video for a demonstration of all steps in this process.
If you need to cut dozens of metal studs and tracks quickly use a circular saw fitted with a toothless carborundum metal cutting blade 7 when cutting individual steel studs or tracks with a circular saw cut on the closed or web side and support the piece tightly on sawhorses.
Door load bearing back to back header single.
The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.
Cripple stud cripple stud track piece open side jamb sill typical base anchorage infill stud additional anchorage jamb base track.
This manual provides step by step instructions for the installation of a steel door frame in steel stud construction.