Cold-formed steel jamb configurations detail two structural framing conditions for door and window openings. The boxed jamb assembly consists of two studs enclosed by two tracks, fastened per schedule with specific edge clearances. The back-to-back jamb assembly utilizes two studs configured with a cover track matching the gauge of the header assembly at header attachment locations.
A Boxed Jamb (2) Studs & (2) Tracks B Back-to-Back Jamb (2) Studs 1" TYP 3" MIN TRACK PER SCHEDULE STUD PER SCHEDULE STUD PER SCHEDULE 'A' 'B' WHERE HDR ATTACHES TO JAMB, PROVIDE COVER TRACK TO MATCH GAUGE OF HDR ASSY, AND ATTACH TO JAMB PER REQUIREMENTS FOR FASTENER 'C' SHOWN IN HDR SCHEDULE IN 9/S5.11
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