Instructions / Assembly

The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information.Pub. No. CD-Full Line 5/12
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DRYWALL FRAMING
ProSTUD
®
Drywall Framing System
Developed, tested, and approved by pros—in the field.
The ProSTUD
®
Drywall Framing System can be called
many things. Strong. Versatile. Fast. And without a
doubt—revolutionary. But it was also developed, tested
and approved by pros in the field who demanded nothing
less than achieving absolute ease of use. Its performance
has also been proven by the most extensive laboratory
evaluations available.
THE INDUSTRY’S PRODUCT OF CHOICE
Gauge equivalent (EQ) drywall framing must meet the
minimum performance requirements of conventional
drywall framing as defined by the Steel Framing
Industry Association (SFIA) and the Steel Stud
Manufacturers Association (SSMA). For interior
drywall framing members, bending strength (or
allowable moment) is the criteria most important to
the strength of a wall or ceiling. ProSTUD employs
modern roll-forming and steel-making technology
that enhances the shape and strength with greater
eciency. ProSTUD—the product of choice—exceeds
the performance of conventional drywall framing for
allowable moment and screw connection strength.
LIFE SAFETY
Life Safety is the primary concern and duty of all
construction and design professionals. ProSTUD
features a number of technological advances to enhance
its stiness and strength, contributing to its allowable
moment performance. When it comes to fire-rated
systems, ProSTUD is UL-approved for the most common
UL design assemblies including V450, U419, V438 and
chase wall assemblies.
SOUND PERFORMANCE
ProSTUD also has exceptional sound performance in
over 50 tested sound assemblies—more testing than any
other manufacturer in the industry.
ProSTUD Drywall Framing and ProTRAK
®
Drywall Track
were created specifically to work as a system. This means
they work better together for you in achieving strength,
fire and sound ratings. It’s also an approach that leads to
enhanced performance on the job—during installation
and long after.
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High-strength steel combined with low-profile flange stiening
grooves and double oset web planking increases strength and
provides greater limiting heights
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Diamond embossed web creates stiness, reducing flange
fade and screw spinout during drywall installation
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Strong, lightweight stud and track cuts and handles easier
than conventional flat steel studs
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Flange grooves provide sight line for drywall alignment
and aid in positioning screws at drywall joints to maintain the
3/8" edge requirem ent
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Web and leg enhancements in ProTRAK provide straight
and rigid legs, making it the best choice for framing walls,
headers, sots, and bulkheads
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Nationwide availability
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