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How To Build A Lightweight Steel Lintel
Many openings for windows and doors require special design consideration to ensure that the weight of the wall above the opening is suitably catered for and to ensure that any pressure…
Stud Cut-Out Guide
All trades on building sites need to be aware of the critical effect excessive cut-outs have on the integrity of the studs and the strength of the overall wall structure. On a recent project, the carpenters correctly installed the internal walls…
How to Brace Steel Stud Walls
Occasionally, walls need to be diagonally braced between the steel studs and the structure, most commonly above the ceiling height. Typically, steel stud off-cuts are used for the bracing…
Resilmount’s 53 STC Rated Single Layer Wall Assembly Conforming to U305
Studco Building Systems’ Resilmount sound isolation clip attains a 53 STC, single layer drywall framing with R13 Insulation, conforms to UL Assembly U305…
Internal Doors and Windows Made Simple
When installing doorways and windows in internal steel studs walls, special consideration is needed to ensure these openings do not ‘disrupt’ the integrity of the wall. Insufficient structure around the opening may cause failure…
Shimming walls with the Betafix adjustable clip
Betafix adjustable furring channel clip eliminates the need for packers for shimming a block or concrete wall out to allow for insulation or to straighten the wall…
