Steel Old Work Fan Box For Sheet Metal Studs

Box is gangable for versatile applications.

Steel old work fan box for sheet metal studs. To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1. Steel city s innovative bracket designs simplify the process of positioning and mounting boxes. Other metal box considerations. Steel studs are beneficial for building ceilings because they are straight light and can be purchased in longer lengths than wood studs.

Old work box mounts. Steel city boxes and covers are a complete solution for mounting devices and fixtures in wall and ceiling. Floor mounted box supports. Screw gun brackets and accessories.

Metal boxes are strong plus they provide a strong attachment to the stud. Between stud panel mounting bracket. Stud mounted switch box brackets. With today s emphasis on building green to save the environment metal studs are a wise choice as a framing.

Stud mounted box brackets. 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. The 1 gang device box is used to house switch or receptacle in an old work application where the wall in already installed.

For low clearance areas they also come in 1 5 8 inch widths. Box has 1 2 in. Through stud cable conduit supports. For pricing and availability.

The retro brace with box is intended for installations of heavy lighting fixtures or ceiling paddle fans in old work or new work applications. Ceiling fan box with metal cover model cmb50 3 25 3 25. When attachment to the stud is a major worry choose a metal box. Pre galvanized steel construction for durability and longevity.

Device leveler and retainer. Knockouts and can be used with conduit. New work fan rated round outlet box model r9351 nkfr 4 98 4 98. Metal boxes mean you can drive strong screws into the studs ensuring a maximum amount of holding power.

Weatherproof electrical box electrical box 1 ul listed boxes brackets recessed boxes brackets 2x4 emt box 2 1 2 metal stud. Metal studs are made from steel a 100 recyclable material. In many applications installing a steel stud ceiling take less time and effort than it would with wood studs. Using metal studs as a framing material in your home is challenging especially if you are using standard lumber framing materials.