CSSBI S5-2019: Guide Specification for Wind Bearing Steel Studs

GENERAL
Desription of System
Wind bearing steel studs includes:
1   Wall studs subjected to lateral loads (no axial loads other than self-weight and the weight of 
applied finishes)

2   Steel bridging

3   Top and bottom track

4   Head, sill and jamb members for wall openings

5   Stud, bridging and track connections

6   Top and bottom connections to the main structure including detailing to accommodate floor and/or roof deflections.

Specifier Note: Non-load bearing interior partition studs are outside the scope of this specification. Refer to CSSBI S18 for a non-load bearing stud guide specification.

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