Can a stud wall be fastened to mu

[Echo26]

Can a stud wall be fastened to mullions? Can the mullion support the stud above?

 

[jjl317]

Like window or curtainwall mullions? Typically the reverse is true (windows / curtainwalls are anchored to studs walls).

But without more information (context, sketches, etc.) it's hard to answer appropriately.

 

[Echo26]

Yes curtain wall mullions with a windload anchor fastend to the roof and floor level. It is 2-storey high. And they are adding a sign out of steel studs above one of the mullions. I was going to have the steel stud fastened to my roof and floor deck angle and possibly attach to the mullion as well.

 

[Echo26]

Attached

 

[jjl317]

Based on a quick look, I would think the lower single span curtain wall is currently anchored to the studs in question?

 

[Echo26]

Either that or provide steel all around the signage to pick up the steel studs and leave the mullion alone.

 

[jjl317]

That sounds like a much better option