Metal Framing & Studs, Cebu
Metal Framing
Metal framing is light gauge steel section used to build the grid that ceilings and drywall partitions fix to. It replaced timber battens on most commercial work because it stays straight, does not warp with humidity, and is not attacked by termites.
Specification
Sizes and variants
Single furring
The lighter section, fixed directly to the substrate for ceiling boards.
0.30mm and 0.40mm thickness, 5 metre lengths
Double furring
A deeper section for suspended ceilings and greater spans.
0.30mm, 0.40mm, and 0.50mm thickness, 5 metre lengths
Carrying channel
The main runner that furring channels hang from in a suspended ceiling.
0.30mm and 0.40mm thickness, 5 metre lengths
- Length
- 5 metres
- Finish
- Galvanized
- Sold as
- Per piece
Availability varies by size. Other sizes can often be sourced on request.
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Applications
Where it is used
- Suspended ceiling grids
- Drywall partition framing
- Wall furring over masonry
Questions
About metal framing
What is the difference between single and double furring?
Double furring is the deeper section and carries more load over a longer span, so it is used for suspended ceilings. Single furring is lighter and normally fixed closer to the substrate. Which one a ceiling needs depends on the span and the weight of the board.
Why use metal framing instead of wood?
Steel section stays straight, does not warp as humidity changes, and is not attacked by termites. In a Philippine climate those are meaningful advantages, which is why metal framing is standard on commercial ceilings and partitions.
Which thickness should I choose?
Thicker sections are stiffer and span further. The right choice depends on ceiling span, the weight of the board being fixed, and any services carried in the ceiling void. Follow the ceiling system design where one exists.
Looking for other sizes or grades? See the full Metal Framing & Studs range.
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