National Gypsum Construction Guide - 12th Edition
National Gypsum Construction Guide - 12th Edition
National Gypsum Construction Guide - 12th Edition
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Drywall Metal Framing*<br />
25 & 20 GAUGE STUDS<br />
”C” shaped metal studs fabricated<br />
from galvanized steel. 20 gauge<br />
studs are for curtainwall construction<br />
or more rigid partitions.<br />
25 & 20 GAUGE TRACK<br />
Fastened at floor and ceiling to<br />
support the steel studs. Track<br />
is channel-shaped and fabricated<br />
from galvanized steel.<br />
Z FURRING CHANNEL<br />
Generally used on the inside of<br />
exterior masonry walls to support<br />
rigid foam insulation and to<br />
provide a fastening surface for<br />
gypsum board.<br />
COLD ROLLED CHANNEL<br />
Used in suspended ceilings and<br />
as stiffeners in stud partitions.<br />
*Metal products are not manufactured by <strong>National</strong> <strong>Gypsum</strong> Company<br />
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FURRING CHANNEL<br />
Used as cross furring members<br />
for attachment of gypsum board<br />
or lath on ceiling or furred<br />
masonry walls.<br />
RESILIENT FURRING CHANNEL<br />
Used as cross furring members<br />
for attachment of gypsum board<br />
and improves sound isolation on<br />
ceilings and partitions.<br />
FLOOR & CEILING RUNNER<br />
2" x 2" 20 GAUGE<br />
Used as a utility floor and ceiling<br />
runner. Also used in vertical<br />
shaftwall inside corner<br />
application.<br />
L RUNNER<br />
Perforated – Ceiling or floor<br />
support for 2" solid lath and<br />
plaster partition.<br />
Plain – Ceiling support for 2"<br />
solid gypsum board partition<br />
using 1" shaftliner.<br />
NATIONAL GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS<br />
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