2-hour metal stud partition

3 5/8 in studs with two layers of 5/8 in Type X board each side, for corridors and demising walls.

3 5/8 in studs with two layers of 5/8 in Type X board each side, for corridors and demising walls.

Layers, in order

#LayerThicknessSpacing
12 layers 5/8 in FC60 gypsum board, side A1 1/4 in
23 5/8 in metal studs3 5/8 inat 16 in o.c.
3Cavity insulation, product open3 1/2 in
42 layers 5/8 in FC60 gypsum board, side B1 1/4 in

Build steps

  1. Frame the studs (Framer). Tracks, then studs at 16 in.
  2. Board side A (Drywall). Board on one side of the studs.
  3. Insulate the cavity (Insulator). Insulation fitted between the studs.
  4. Board side B (Drywall). Board on the other side.

Materials per 100 sf of wall

From the takeoff of Setout's sample building, across every wall of this type on the typical floors, after doors and windows are cut out. Use it to sanity-check a bid, not as a substitute for a takeoff.

MaterialPer 100 sf
5/8 in FC60 gypsum372 sf
3-5/8 in main tracks21.6 lf
3-5/8 in regular stud layout positions12.2 ea
Column enclosure 1-5/8 in runner track3.1 lf
Column enclosure 1-5/8 in corner stud positions1.1 ea

See it in 3D

Every wall and floor in Setout opens as an exploded build-up like this one, layer by layer, with the steps to build it. Try it on the sample building, or see how a Setout takeoff works.

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