Commercial Metal Stud Framing

Framing commercial jobs can be extremely lucrative work. But most commercial work uses some form of metal stud framing. Switching to steel framing can be a daunting experience for the wood framing professional.

With this book you'll quickly learn the basic methods to master high-speed metal stud framing in commercial construction. You'll also learn about the new tools, materials and equipment you'll need for framing with steel, and how to use them safely and efficiently. Focuses on how a crew can work together, setting up and maintaining a rhythm that speeds you through the job quickly and accurately.

Includes detailed instructions for:

• Structural walls
• Curtain walls
• Putting up headers
• Suspended ceilings
• Building soffits
• Hollow metal jambs
• Furring walls
• Fire-rated walls & ceilings
• Columns
• Hanging drywall on metal studs

If you're a framer looking to move to steel stud framing most commonly used in commercial work, you need this book as your guide!