How to Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ProSTUD Drywall
Framing System
Overview 2
Profile Information 3
Physical & Structural
Properties
ProSTUD 25 4
ProSTUD 20 5
ProSTUD 30MIL 6
ProSTUD 33MIL 7
Connections
Allowable Screw Design Values 8
High-Impact Gypsum Board 8
Limiting Heights Overview 9
Composite Limiting
Heights Tables
10–11
Non-Composite Limiting
Heights Tables
Fully Braced 12
Braced at 48" o.c. 13
Sound Testing
Sound Assemblies 14–15
Fire Testing
UL® Listed Wall Assemblies 16
Connections
Deflection Track Systems 17
Ceiling Span Tables 18
General
LEED® Information 19
Support Tools 20
Code Compliance and Certification 21
The ProSTUD
®
Drywall Framing System can be called
many things. Strong. Versatile. Fast. And without a
doubt—revolutionary. But one of the biggest benefits
to keep in mind is this: ProSTUD was developed, tested
and approved by pros in the field who demanded nothing
less than achieving absolute ease of use. Its performance
has also been proven by the most extensive laboratory
evaluations available. All of which means ProSTUD comes
with complete confidence and no questions about code
compliance. With the backing of online, mobile and
data-rich BIM resources, there’s no better example
of a broader vision at work.
ProSTUD, in fact, is just one example of how ClarkDietrich
can reinforce your eorts to design and build more intelligently.
Yes, we’re known as a manufacturer of extensively tested,
code-compliant steel framing products, but we oer so much
more. Our products perform as a system. We support a
range of eorts for smarter installation and design. We
provide the expertise of a versatile engineering services
team. And we do it all on a nationwide scale.
We’ve put together an incredible array of resources
to help you be successful on any project, regardless of
size or complexity. Within this catalog you’ll discover
the multiple advantages ProSTUD has to oer, as well
as detailed information on the product lineup, limiting
heights, sound and fire assemblies, and more.
Ultimately, your choice of ProSTUD doesn’t come
down to the integrity of the product alone, or even its
ease of use. You’re also looking to the strength of the
company that stands behind it. Count on the expertise,
services and full support of ClarkDietrich today—and
far into the future.
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