Ultra Frame
Stud
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Stud
Transcon Steel experimented with various forms of metal stud framing and consulted globally with engineering and manufacturing firms to determine the best approach for creating a structural system that limited thermal bridging and removed the dependency of EPS as the primary structural element of Ultra Frame. Transcon Steel chose the Delta Stud metal framing system for its structural integrity, thermal performance, strength-to-weight ratio, and cost. The Delta Stud provided an additional benefit by being tested by Underwriter Laboratory (UL) as the only stud to surpass the one-hour fire rating with single layer 5/8” gypsum wallboard. The Delta Stud furthermore has been designed to meet domestic and international building codes.
Delta Stud Structural Thermal Performance
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One of the most impressive advantages of the Delta Stud is unparalleled thermal efficiency. As shown by this color temperature chart, when subjected to the same exterior wall heat source, Delta Stud transfers much less heat to the interior wall side compared to the conventional “C” stud. The reason is simple: Delta Stud’s large web openings reduce the path for heat transfer across the stud. Heat flow is confined to the slender ribs that cross the web. In a typical 8 foot section, Delta Stud shows 75% less thermal transference than “C” studs. Encased in structural foam, the thermal and structural performance of through-wall metal stud framing is unmatched. Delta Stud also delivers a higher Sound Transmission Coeffient (STC) rating due to the acoustic superiority of the profile. |
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