B. Sheet Steel for joists, studs and accessories 18 gage and lighter: ASTM A653, structural steel, zinc coated // G60 // // G90 //, with a yield of 230 MPa (33 ksi) minimum. C. Galvanizing Repair Paint: MILP21035B. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain grout when concrete or masonry substrates require leveling prior to setting track or prefabricated assemblies. D. Nonmetallic, Non-shrink Grout: Premixed, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, nonstaining grout containing selected silica sands, Portland cement, shrinkage-compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with ASTM C1107, with fluid consistency and a 30 minute working time. 2.2 WALL FRAMING: SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain this article when steel studs are required. Select the steel thickness as required. Sequence corresponds to 20 gage, 18 gage, 16 gage, 14 gage, and 12 gage thicknesses. A. Steel Studs: Complying with ASTM C 955. Manufacturer’s standard steel studs of web depth indicated, with lipped flanges, and complying with the following: Minimum Base-Steel Thickness(uncoated): //0.84 mm (0.0329 inch)// //1.09 mm (0.0428 inch)// //1.37 mm (0.0538 inch)// //1.72 mm (0.0677 inch)// //2.45 mm (0.0966 inch)// SPEC WRITER NOTE: Flange widths vary with application. When sheathing and/or masonry ties are required, use a minimum flange width of 41 mm (1 5/8 inches).
B. Sheet Steel for joists, studs and accessories 18 gage and lighter: ASTM A653, structural steel, zinc coated // G60 // // G90 //, with a yield of 230 MPa (33 ksi) minimum. C. Galvanizing Repair Paint: MILP21035B. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain grout when concrete or masonry substrates require leveling prior to setting track or prefabricated assemblies. D. Nonmetallic, Non-shrink Grout: Premixed, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, nonstaining grout containing selected silica sands, Portland cement, shrinkage-compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with ASTM C1107, with fluid consistency and a 30 minute working time. 2.2 WALL FRAMING: SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain this article when steel studs are required. Select the steel thickness as required. Sequence corresponds to 20 gage, 18 gage, 16 gage, 14 gage, and 12 gage thicknesses. A. Steel Studs: Complying with ASTM C 955. Manufacturer’s standard steel studs of web depth indicated, with lipped flanges, and complying with the following: Minimum Base-Steel Thickness(uncoated): //0.84 mm (0.0329 inch)// //1.09 mm (0.0428 inch)// //1.37 mm (0.0538 inch)// //1.72 mm (0.0677 inch)// //2.45 mm (0.0966 inch)// SPEC WRITER NOTE: Flange widths vary with application. When sheathing and/or masonry ties are required, use a minimum flange width of 41 mm (1 5/8 inches).
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