GUIDE TO STEEL FRAMING

1. Set out as per plan, allowing openings on bottom track only for door frames. Fix Drywall track to floor and ceiling support structure at 600 mm centres.

2. Drywall studs are inserted into floor and ceiling track with a twist motion. Allow a 10 mm clearance between top of stud and track. Erect studs at 600 mm centres.

3. Corner track fixed as per detail.

4. Corner studs erected as per detail allowing clearance between A and B for Rhinoboard. C is for the fixing of skirtings.

5. T-Junction studs erected as per detail allowing clearance between D and F for Rhinoboard.

6. Studs should only be secured at corners, door frames or door openings with 3,2 mm diameter pop rivets.

7. Steel door frames are fixed by screwing Drywall stud to fixing plates welded inside throat of frame. Allow clearance either side of stud for Rhinoboard as per detail 1.

8. Door openings are constructed as per detail. Extra support in the form of timber will be required when hanging solid core doors.

CHECK LIST
Check that tracks are fixed securely.
Check that appropriate studs are secured.
Check that all studs are properly spaced.
Check all walls are level and plumb.
Check all door frames and openings are properly fixed, level and plumb.

*Drywall training videos are available.