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Commercial Drywall · Steel Stud Framing

25 to 12 Gauge Steel Stud Framing, Built to the Listed Assembly

Light and heavy gauge steel stud framing for interior partitions, demising walls, bulkheads, and ceilings across commercial fit outs, multi family builds, and tenant improvements.

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Steel stud framing is the galvanized track and stud system that forms the structure of an interior wall before board goes on. Gauge, stud spacing, and head of wall detailing are what determine whether a wall meets its fire rating, its sound rating, and its deflection requirement. Paragon Drywall frames to the engineer spec and the listed assembly, so the wall that gets boarded is the wall that was drawn, built to the BC Building Code.

Scope of work

What our framing crews deliver

  • 25 gauge through 12 gauge studs, 1 5/8 inch to 6 inch web
  • Non load bearing partitions and load bearing structural framing
  • Deflection and slotted track at head of wall for structural movement
  • UL listed fire rated assemblies, 1 hour and 2 hour
  • STC rated demising walls, resilient channel where specified
  • Shaft wall and C H stud systems for elevator and stair cores
  • Bridging, bracing, and backing for millwork, fixtures, and equipment
  • Bulkheads, soffits, curved walls, and seismic braced ceiling framing

The details

Steel stud framing questions, answered

What gauge of steel stud do you use?

Gauge follows the assembly and the engineer spec. Typical non load bearing partitions use 25 gauge or 20 gauge at 16 inches on centre. Walls carrying load, tall walls, and walls supporting heavy fixtures move to 18, 16, or heavier down to 12 gauge. We confirm gauge against the listed assembly before framing starts and supply the documentation with the bid.

What is deflection track and when is it required?

Deflection track, sometimes called slotted track, lets the structure above move without transferring load into the partition. It is required wherever a wall runs slab to deck under a structure that will deflect, which on most commercial and multi family projects means every full height partition. Left out, the wall cracks at the ceiling line within the first year.

Do you frame slab to deck demising walls?

Yes. Suite to suite demising walls, corridor walls, and any wall carrying a fire or sound rating are framed slab to deck with the head of wall detailed per the listed assembly. Where the rating requires it, we coordinate the firestop and smoke seal at the deck flutes as part of the same scope.

How it works

Four steps from bid package to final inspection

01

Request a Quote

Send the drawings or call to confirm scope and book a site walk within 6 business hours.

02

Consultation

Meet on site with your dedicated project manager. Written estimate in 48 hours.

03

Project Execution

Steel and track delivered, crews on site, daily progress updates, and a clean site every shift.

04

Final Inspection

Walk through with your PM. Deficiencies corrected before sign off. Final 10% on approval.

Why Paragon

Built for GCs who need walls plumb, square, and on schedule

Framing to finish in one contract

One accountable crew from layout and framing through board, tape, and a paint ready wall.

Dedicated project manager

Daily communication, weekly updates, and direct phone access on every job.

UL listed and STC assemblies

Fire rated and sound rated walls framed to the listed detail, left inspection ready with documentation.

Owner involved on every job

A direct line to the owner and estimator, so questions get fast answers and decisions never wait.

Proof on site

Recent commercial framing work

Case study · Multi-location retail

Winners / HomeSense Renovations

Steel stud framing, drywall, and Level 5 finish delivered across a multi-location retail renovation program for a tier one general contractor. Completed on schedule and inspection ready.

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★★★★★

"Immaculate job done and exceptional quality. Everything was completed on time, and all the details were handled precisely. Highly recommended for any drywall related work."

Aryan M.Verified client · 5-star review
Google Rated 4.5 WorkSafeBC in Good Standing Fully Insured BC Building Code Compliant

Questions

Steel stud framing FAQ

Steel stud framing uses galvanized steel studs set into top and bottom track to build the structure of an interior wall. It is non combustible, dimensionally stable, and will not warp, shrink, or rot, which is why it is standard for commercial and multi family construction.

Common webs are 1 5/8 inch, 2 1/2 inch, 3 5/8 inch, and 6 inch, set at 16 or 24 inches on centre. Spacing follows the wall height, the assembly rating, and what the wall has to carry. Taller walls and rated assemblies usually tighten to 16 inches.

Steel is non combustible, which matters for fire rated assemblies, and it holds its dimension in the humidity swings the Lower Mainland gets. It resists pests and rot, spans further, and arrives straight, so walls come out plumb and stay that way.

Yes. We install C H stud and J track shaft wall assemblies for elevator shafts, stair cores, and mechanical chases, including the liner panel, to the listed fire rating. These are framed from one side where access is restricted.

Yes. Paragon Drywall self performs framing, insulation, vapour barrier, boarding, taping, and finishing under one contract, so the same crew takes the wall from layout through to a paint ready surface with no handoff between trades.