Steel Old Work Fan Box For Sheet Metal Studs

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Steel old work fan box for sheet metal studs.

Steel city silver metal old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box. Knockouts and can be used with conduit. Steel city s innovative bracket designs simplify the process of positioning and mounting boxes. Old work box mounts.

Floor mounted box supports. When attachment to the stud is a major worry choose a metal box. Weatherproof electrical box electrical box 1 ul listed boxes brackets recessed boxes brackets 2x4 emt box 2 1 2 metal stud. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs.

Box has 1 2 in. In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs. Sigma electric 1 gang weatherproof box 1 gang metal weatherproof exterior new work standard rectangular exterior electrical box. Device leveler and retainer.

Metal studs are made from steel a 100 recyclable material. The retro brace with box is intended for installations of heavy lighting fixtures or ceiling paddle fans in old work or new work applications. Steel city boxes and covers are a complete solution for mounting devices and fixtures in wall and ceiling. Stud mounted box brackets.

Ceiling fan box with metal cover model cmb50 3 25 3 25. Other metal box considerations. For pricing and availability. With today s emphasis on building green to save the environment metal studs are a wise choice as a framing.

Through stud cable conduit supports. Screw gun brackets and accessories. Save time and labor by shipping prefabricated ready to install steel city assemblies of boxes covers fittings and brackets to the jobsite. The 1 gang device box is used to house switch or receptacle in an old work application where the wall in already installed.

Metal boxes are strong plus they provide a strong attachment to the stud. Metal boxes mean you can drive strong screws into the studs ensuring a maximum amount of holding power. To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1. Box is gangable for versatile applications.

If you need to cut dozens of metal studs and tracks quickly use a circular saw fitted with a toothless carborundum metal cutting blade 7 when cutting individual steel studs or tracks with a circular saw cut on the closed or web side and support the piece tightly on sawhorses. Commercial electric 1 2 in. Using metal studs as a framing material in your home is challenging especially if you are using standard lumber framing materials. For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths.