How to Specify CW ULTRASTEEL®?

Specifying ClarkWestern UltraSTEEL® Framing by name paves the way for contractors to utilize this superior product enhancement on your projects. By including UltraSTEEL® in your project specifications, you eliminate the time, effort and cost involved with the substitution and approval process. UltraSTEEL® Framing provides better acoustical performance, improves fire resistance, reduces and simplifies installation, improves safety and provides better finish quality. And best of all, UltraSTEEL® Framing is the same price as traditional framing.

The suggested specification language provided below provides a framework to include UltraSTEEL® framing as an acceptable alternative to traditional 25 and 20 gauge metal framing. This language will not replace what you currently have in your project specifications, it will only add to it, to ensure UltraSTEEL® is approved for use.

 

Suggested 0922 16 or 9110 language to include ULTRASTEEL® framing in your project specifications.

• 1.4 Quality Assurance
  • Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For fire-resistance-rated assemblies that incorporate non-load-bearing steel framing, provides materials and construction identical to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E119 by an independent testing laboratory. Products used in the assembly shall carry a classification label from the testing laboratory.
  • Remains unchanged
• 2.1 Non-Load Bearing Steel Framing, General.
  • Framing members, comply with ASTM C-754 for conditions indicated.
    • Approved Manufacturers:
      • Steel Stud Manufacturer's Association Members
      • ClarkWestern UltraSTEEL® Framing
  • Protective Coating: G40 or equivalent per ASTM A1003
    • Remainder of the Section is unchanged.