Metal stud attachment
Metal stud attachment
(OP)
The contractor has installed metal stud tracking to 22 ga. roof decking. When question about his attachment of the studs to the track he stated he will not attach and allow them to float with a 1/2 gap for deflection. I know ASTM allows the metal stud not to be attached to the top track however that raises the question of walls attached to structure or lateral support . How is the wall supported by structure if not attached to the track? Another concern is because the decking is 22ga. it is not considered structural so even if attached a argument could be raised that its still not attached to the structure. My past experience many engineers state not to attach to the deck however that is not stated on these drawings. In this case the contractor attach the track to the bar joist which would be to the structure.
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RE: Metal stud attachment
22 GA is thin. But, I don't understand you concern or the assumption that it is non-structural.
RE: Metal stud attachment
22 gauge metal is not considered structural. There is a 20 gauge that is structural however typically its 18 or lower.
RE: Metal stud attachment
I guess I will have to go back and redo a few projects here, especially where metal decking was used.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Metal stud attachment
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RE: Metal stud attachment