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The next generation of steel studs is here!
R-Stud - STC 52
Composite Limiting wall height for 18mil stud @ L/240, 7.5 PSF = 14' 10"
362RS162-18 @ 24" OC
50 ksi steel
Conventional Stud - STC 44
Composite Limiting wall height for 18mil stud @ L/240, 7.5 PSF = 10' 9"
362S162-18 @ 24" OC
33 ksi steel
Acoustical tests prove R-stud’s performance to be significantly higher than generic steel studs. R-stud can achieve a 50 Sound Transmission Class (STC) with just one layer of 5/8 inch Type X gypsum on each side, beating generic steel studs by 22 percent
Not only does the R-stud outperform the generic steel stud on sound transmission, it also excels at thermal performance. The R-stud allows for 40% less thermal transfer than from a generic steel stud. With more emphasis being placed on building performance, the R-stud provides better R value than its competitors.
R-stud design allows for up to 30 percent savings in labor and materials over a generic steel framing stud. R-stud delivers savings by producing superior strength with 18% less raw material, supplemental flanges and larger openings/portals allow for faster install of utilities that bring down labor costs, and the need to only use one layer of gypsum and still deliver a 50 STC rating
Higher Limiting Wall Height
The R-stud’s design allows builders to deliver higher walls with less material and less deflection. The supplemental flanges every foot increase the strength. A 20-gauge R-stud, 24” O.C. has a limiting wall height of 19.64 vs. a 20-gauge SSMA, 16” O.C. which only has an 18.11’ wall height limit. R-stud delivers higher limiting wall height with fewer studs.
The R-stud’s design allows builders to deliver higher walls with less material and less deflection. The supplemental flanges every foot increase the strength. A 20-gauge R-stud, 24” O.C. has a limiting wall height of 19.64 vs. a 20-gauge SSMA, 16” O.C. which only has an 18.11’ wall height limit. R-stud delivers higher limiting wall height with fewer studs.
- Nine inch opening every foot with dual flange for increased strength
- 40% reduction in thermal bridging
- Sound transfer only happens here
- Certified 2012 IBC Compliant
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30%SAVINGS
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40%SOUND DAMPENING
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18%GREENER
R-stud provides an average 30 percent savingsthrough reduced labor and material costs.
R-stud can achieve a 50 Sound Transmission Class (STC) with just one layer of 5/8 gypsum on each side, 22% quieter than using generic studs.
R-stud’s unique design provides superior strength that requires 18% less raw material. Greatly improving the job’s carbon footprint.