Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
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I am working on the design of cold formed metal framing (light gauge) exterior wall studs supporting a slate shingle finsish. I have spoken with people at the slate company as well as the National Slate Association requesting guidance on the allowable deflection criteria. Neither had any recommendations. Any thoughts?






RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
DaveAtkins
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
Mike McCann
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RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish
Although the slate shingles have the advantage of 'individual' movement, the stud wall behind may be required to be stiffer as the slate shingles will not contribute to stiffening the wall system. Is this logic flawed? I seem to be saying a smaller deflection, l/600??
RE: Exterior wall studs supporting slate finish