Strucsteel

Your One-Stop Solution for Framing & Components

Strucsteel specializes in providing a wide range of framing and components for storage buildings, including Cees, Zees, Channels, Steel Angles, Eave Struts, Hat/Furring Channels, B-Metal Decking, Clips, Screws, and Custom Structural Angles. Our advanced roll-forming capabilities allow us to produce exactly what your optimized engineering plans require, ensuring precision and quality with every project.

Purlins for Metal Framing

Cee and Zee Purlins, also known as metal studs, are key load-bearing structural components in multi-level self-storage buildings. These purlins are cost-effective, space-efficient, and fire-resistant, capable of supporting up to 10 floors. The coatings come in either red oxide or G60+ galvanization for enhanced durability. The C-shaped purlins (metal studs) are typically used to support the walls of upper floors and create partitions, while the Z-shaped purlins are used horizontally to build ceiling/floor systems and evenly distribute the load across the C studs. Below is a detailed list of our products, including all custom sizes available.

Member Size Gauge Cee Code Zee Code
1-5/8″ x 1-5/8″ 18 162S162-43 162Z162-43
1-5/8″ x 1-5/8″ 16 162S162-54 162Z162-54
2-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ 18 250S162-43 250Z162-43
2-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ 16 250S162-54 250Z162-54
2-1/2″ x 1-5/8″ 14 250S162-68 250Z162-68
4″ x 2″ 16 400S200-56 400Z200-56
4″ x 2″ 14 400S200-68 400Z200-68
4″ x 2″ 12 400S200-97 400Z200-97
4″ x 2″ 10 400S200-118 400Z200-118
4″ x 2.5″ 16 400S250-56 400Z250-56
4″ x 2.5″ 14 400S250-68 400Z250-68
4″ x 2.5″ 12 400S250-97 400Z250-97
4″ x 2.5″ 10 400S250-118 400Z250-118
5-1/2″ x 2″ 16 550S200-54 550Z200-54
5-1/2″ x 2″ 14 550S200-68 550Z200-68
5-1/2″ x 2″ 12 550S200-97 550Z200-97
5-1/2″ x 2″ 10 550S200-118 550Z200-118
5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 16 550S250-54 550Z250-54
5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 14 550S250-68 550Z250-68
5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 12 550S250-97 550Z250-97
5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 10 550S250-118 550Z250-118
6″ x 2″ 16 600S200-54 600Z200-54
6″ x 2″ 14 600S200-68 600Z200-68
6″ x 2″ 12 600S200-97 600Z200-97
6″ x 2″ 10 600S200-118 600Z200-118
6″ x 2-1/2″ 16 600S250-54 600Z250-54
6″ x 2-1/2″ 14 600S250-68 600Z250-68
6″ x 2-1/2″ 12 600S250-97 600Z250-97
6″ x 2-1/2″ 10 600S250-118 600Z250-118
6-1/2″ x 2″ 16 650S200-54 650Z200-54
6-1/2″ x 2″ 14 650S200-68 650Z200-68
6-1/2″ x 2″ 12 650S200-97 650Z200-97
6-1/2″ x 2″ 10 650S200-118 650Z200-118
6-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 16 650S250-54 650Z250-54
6-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 14 650S250-68 650Z250-68
6-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 12 650S250-97 650Z250-97
6-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ 10 650S250-118 650Z250-118
7″ x 2″ 16 700S200-54 700Z200-54
7″ x 2″ 14 700S200-68 700Z200-68
7″ x 2-1/2″ 12 700S250-97 700Z250-97
7″ x 2-1/2″ 10 700S250-118 700Z250-118
7″ x 3″ 16 700S300-54 700Z300-54
7″ x 3″ 14 700S300-68 700Z300-68
7″ x 3″ 12 700S300-97 700Z300-97
7″ x 3″ 10 700S300-118 700Z300-118
Member Size Gauge CEE Code ZEE Code
8″ x 2-1/2″ 16 800S250-54 800Z250-54
8″ x 2-1/2″ 14 800S250-68 800Z250-68
8″ x 2-1/2″ 12 800S250-97 800Z250-97
8″ x 2-1/2″ 10 800S250-118 800Z250-118
8″ x 3″ 16 800S300-54 800Z300-54
8″ x 3″ 14 800S300-68 800Z300-68
8″ x 3″ 12 800S300-97 800Z300-97
8″ x 3″ 10 800S300-118 800Z300-118
8″ x 3-1/2″ 16 800S350-54 800Z350-54
8″ x 3-1/2″ 14 800S350-68 800Z350-68
8″ x 3-1/2″ 12 800S350-97 800Z350-97
8″ x 3-1/2″ 10 800S350-118 800Z350-118
8″ x 3″ 16 800S300-54 800Z300-54
8″ x 3″ 14 800S300-68 800Z300-68
8″ x 3″ 12 800S300-97 800Z300-97
8″ x 3″ 10 800S300-118 800Z300-118
8″ x 3-1/2″ 16 800S350-54 800Z350-54
8″ x 3-1/2″ 14 800S350-68 800Z350-68
8″ x 3-1/2″ 12 800S350-97 800Z350-97
8″ x 3-1/2″ 10 800S350-118 800Z350-118
10″ x 2-1/2″ 14 1000S250-68 1000Z250-68
10″ x 2-1/2″ 12 1000S250-97 1000Z250-97
10″ x 2-1/2″ 10 1000S250-118 1000Z250-118
10″ x 3″ 14 1000S300-68 1000Z300-68
10″ x 3″ 12 1000S300-97 1000Z300-97
10″ x 3″ 10 1000S300-118 1000Z300-118
10-1/8″ x 3″ 14 1013S300-68 1013Z300-68
10-1/8″ x 3″ 12 1013S300-97 1013Z300-97
10-1/8″ x 3″ 10 1013S300-118 1013Z300-118
11″ x 3″ 14 1100S300-68 1100Z300-68
11″ x 3″ 12 1100S300-97 1100Z300-97
11″ x 3″ 10 1100S300-118 1100Z300-118
11″ x 3-1/2″ 14 1100S350-68 1100Z350-68
11″ x 3-1/2″ 12 1100S350-97 1100Z350-97
11″ x 3-1/2″ 10 1100S350-118 1100Z350-118
12″ x 2-1/2″ 14 1200S250-68 1200Z250-68
12″ x 2-1/2″ 12 1200S250-97 1200Z250-97
12″ x 2-1/2″ 10 1200S250-118 1200Z250-118
12″ x 3″ 14 1200S300-68 1200Z300-68
12″ x 3″ 12 1200S300-97 1200Z300-97
12″ x 3″ 10 1200S300-118 1200Z300-118
12″ x 3-1/2″ 14 1200S350-68 1200Z350-68
12″ x 3-1/2″ 12 1200S350-97 1200Z350-97
12″ x 3-1/2″ 10 1200S350-118 1200Z350-118
12″ x 4″ 10 1200S400-118 1200Z400-118

Structural Angle

Structural Angles are primarily used for reinforcement in self-storage buildings. They are made of the same coils as Cee & Zees and are available in Red-Oxide, G60, or G90 finishes. The web-width ranges from 1.5" to 12", and the leg length ranges from 1" to 2.5".

Applications:

  • Reinforcing the Top Track of Walls: This increases the load-bearing capacity of the track and allows for weight to be distributed more evenly. This is especially useful in self-storage construction, where dead loads per square foot often exceed 100 lbs/SF.
  • Providing a Larger Surface Area for Sheathing: By screwing angles into the side of a stud, you can increase the structural surface area to attach sheathing materials securely.
  • Concrete Pour Stops: Concrete pour stops are necessary around the edges of the building to control and stop the pour.
  • Angle Clips: Many headers require angle clips to better connect them with the king studs and jack studs, ensuring a more robust connection.

Hat / Furring Channels

Hat channels, also known as U channels, are common light-gauge steel framing components. They are especially useful for furring out walls or providing an additional surface to drill into.

Typical Uses:

  • Hat channel profiles serve as a surface for attaching corrugated metal panels or screwing metal panels securely.
  • Used to brace load-bearing studs together and create a surface between studs for attaching sheathing.

Hat channels are typically no larger than 18 gauge and commonly come in depths of 7/8″ or 1-1/2″. Here are some additional applications:

  • Moisture Control: Creates a gap between the wall material and the building’s exterior, allowing airflow to prevent moisture buildup and improve insulation.
  • Wall Framing: Helps create a stable framework for installing interior wall panels, such as drywall or other finishing materials.
  • Stud Bracing: Increases the horizontal strength of studs by connecting them with hat channels.

Flat Sheet

Flat sheet is primarily used for bracing due to its efficiency and low profile, making it ideal for maintaining smooth surface cladding on exteriors. It arrives at the job site in coils, allowing for easy cutting to the required length.

Clips and Accessories for Self-Storage Buildings

Clips and accessories play a vital role in reinforcing self-storage buildings. They are used for bracing load-bearing components, stabilizing structures, and ensuring durability. Below are the most common types of clips and their applications:

  • Anchor Clips:
    • Attach steel studs, tracks, or wall panels to the concrete foundation or slab.
    • Ensure the framing system is firmly anchored and doesn’t shift or move.
  • Moment Clips:
    • Transfer vertical loads (gravity) as well as horizontal and rotational forces.
    • Prevent frame components, such as beams and columns, from rotating or bending under stress.
  • Angle Clips:
    • Used to reinforce headers and ceiling systems.
    • Commonly applied to brace floors and roofs in conjunction with C channels.

Examples:

  • Moment Clips are used to brace vertical load-bearing purlins on the first floor of self-storage buildings.
  • Angle Clips or L Clips are used for bracing floors and roofs.

Optimizing Costs for Multi-Level Self-Storage Buildings

Building cost-effective self-storage facilities requires strategic planning in design, materials, and assembly. Below are key ways to optimize framing costs:

1. Minimize Steel Usage
  • Hire an experienced light-gauge steel engineer to design efficient plans.
  • Work with manufacturers capable of producing custom profiles as specified in the plans.
  • Utilize market timing for bulk steel purchases. By buying steel during market dips, we’ve saved manufacturers 30-40% on steel framing costs.

Tip: We’re happy to recommend engineers and assist with cost-saving strategies for framing materials.

2. Optimize Space
  • Reduce wall thickness for demising walls. For instance:
    • Replace a 6″ wall using 600S162-54 with a 4″ wall using 400S200-54 studs, saving 2 inches per wall.
    • Smaller walls (e.g., 16 ga 1-5/8″ studs) maximize usable storage space, potentially allowing for additional units.
3. Enhance Ease of Assembly
  • Use market clips and accessories with pre-drilled holes for faster assembly.
  • Source cost-effective clips and anchors. Products from The Steel Network and ClarkDietrich are often more affordable than Simpson Strong-Tie alternatives.

By integrating these strategies, manufacturers can save significantly on material costs while improving space utilization and construction efficiency.