Structural · S-ZS8CN

Cold-Formed Steel Header and Jamb Framing Connection Detail

Materials

Cold-formed Steel Timber / Wood Metal (misc.)

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A cold-formed steel framing detail featuring a header-to-jamb connection and header section utilizing double members, unpunched tracks, and cripple wall framing. The assembly incorporates header members and header tracks sized per schedule, connected with number 10 self-tapping metal screws spaced at twelve inches on center on each side. Webs are extended and lapped to studs with fasteners on each side, and track webs are cut and folded over as shown. A header beam schedule specifies sizing and web fastener counts for spans under ten inches and between ten and sixteen inches, with a minimum header width requirement of three and five-eighths inches.

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