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See. Feel. Hear.
EXPERIENCE the
Advantage
Why
With the exception of head-of-wall products, minimal
changes or improvements have been made to interior
drywall metal framing over the past 20 years. Today,
Dietrich Metal Framing proudly announces a cutting-edge,
industry-changing new development to interior drywall
metal framing — Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing. Dietrich
UltraSTEEL Framing is a next-generation roll-forming
technology that significantly increases product
performance, including greater load-carrying capacity,
higher limiting heights, better acoustical and
fire performance and easier installation.
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Superior Product Enhancement
Better Acoustical Performance
Improved Fire Resistance
Greatly Reduces Screw Stripping
Faster, Easier and Safer
UL ® Classified in Design V450
Stronger Load-Carrying Capacity
Greater Limiting Heights
Stiffer, More Rigid Construction
Easily Identifiable Pattern

Who BENEFITS from
Contractor Advantages
Owner and Architect Advantages
Supplier Advantages
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Improved productivity and quality.
Virtually no screw stripping and screw riding.
Tighter stud to track friction fitting.
Strong or weak side gypsum board attachment.
Sight line on flanges for more precise joints.
Improved safety by reducing sharp edges and lips.
Differentiation — you install a premium product with
better sound, fire and performance characteristics.
■ A better, quieter building.
■ Supply your customers with the best products available.
■ Less noise transmission through walls and ceilings. ■ You provide a preferred recognized brand.
■ UL ® Fire Rated assembly.
■ Limits your exposure and liability.
■ UL Classified product.
■ Cosmetically preferred and easily identifiable.
■ A nationally recognized and preferred brand.
■ Reduced product damage — resists dents and dings.
Everyone Benefits from Top to Bottom

BENEFITS of
Use
and Hear Less!
That’s right, improved acoustical benefits.
The dimpled surface of the section has been
shown to reduce the levels of noise transmission
through walls and ceilings. Several sound
insulation tests were conducted with various
gypsum boards.
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60
50
40
30
20
10
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3-5/8" Stud
5/8" Gypsum Wallboard
Acoustic Performance Graph
* A difference of 3 points reduces sound transmission by 50% 56 61*
47 48 52 52
38 39
3-5/8" Stud
5/8" Gypsum Wallboard
Fiberglass Insulation
3-5/8" Stud
5/8" Gypsum Wallboard
Fiberglass Insulation
RC1 Channel
3-5/8" Stud
5/8" Gypsum Wallboard
(double layer)
Fiberglass Insulation
RC1 Channel
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STC Rating Traditional Metal Framing
STC Rating Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing

Improved Fire Test Performance
Fire tests have shown an increase in
performance with products produced from
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing.
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Fire Test Performance Graph
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Load Resistance Burn Through Temperature Transfer
Test Parameter
Traditional Metal Framing
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing

BENEFITS of
Greater Load-Carrying Capacity
A simple load test on thinner Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing compared to traditional
metal framing proves Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing has an increase in stiffness and
load-carrying capacity. By using the Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing process, the depth
of the sheet is increased, thereby improving its sectional properties. Also, as the sheet
has been worked between the two forming rolls, the material yield has been increased
by the process of work hardening.
The Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing process increases the effective thickness of the
material (the depth of the double-helix ribbing) and, in practice, means that the gauge
of the metal can be reduced. The metal is stiffened by creating a double-helix dimpled
pattern on the surface of the material, which is then further strengthened through work
hardening by the combined effects of cold-roll forming, all in one continuous process.
Load (lbs.)
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
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Relative Load—Displacement Graph
0 0.20" 0.40" 0.60" 0.80" 1.00" 1.20"
Traditional Metal Framing
Displacement
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing

Enhances Screw Retention
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Independent tests have shown improved
screw retention characteristics.
The dimpled surface prevents screw
“spin out”.
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing greatly reduces the
possibility of screw stripping. Screw stripping can
occur for a number of reasons, including steel and/or
gypsum variations. The Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing
cross-section ensures every screw is in contact with a
material thickness greater than the nominal gauge of
the steel. Furthermore, the location of screws within
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing material creates inward
pressure around the point of contact as a pull-out
force is applied.
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Screw Contact
with Dietrich
UltraSTEEL Framing
Nominal Steel Gauge
The Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing cross-section ensures
that every screw is in contact with a material thickness
much greater than traditional material thichness..
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing Traditional Metal Framing
The location of screws within Dietrich UltraSTEEL
Framing material creates inward pressure around the
point of contact as a pull-out force is applied.
Relative Screw Retention Graph
698 lbs.
630 lbs.
0 112 225 337 450 562 675 787
Screw Pull-Out Force (lbs.)
Traditional Metal Framing
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing

BENEFITS from
FASTER...
EASIER... and SAFER
Installation!
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Improved productivity and quality.
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Strong or weak side gypsum board attachment.
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Virtually no screw stripping and screw riding.
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Sight line on flanges for more precise joints.
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Tighter stud to track friction fitting.
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Improved safety by reducing sharp edges and lips.

Tighter Stud to Track Friction Fitting "Look Mom... No Hands!" Virtually No Screw Stripping or Riding

Strong or Weak Side
Gypsum Board Attachment
Gypsum Board to
"I have never seen
a screw grab and
hold as it does
with this product."
Virtually No Screw Stripping
Marc D. Lacerte
M&R Drywall
Pompano Beach, FL

Sight Line on Flanges for
More Precise Joints
Improved Safety by Reducing
Sharp Edges and Lips
Easier to Grab and Safer to Handle

— 25-Gauge EQ Limiting Heights
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing’s 25-Gauge EQ Composite Limiting Heights*
Stud Member
Spacing 5 psf 7.5 psf 10 psf 15 psf
(in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360
162 USTN 12 12'-6" 9'-11" 8'-8" 10'-11" 8'-8" — 9'-11" 7"-11" — 8'-8" — —
162 USTN 16 11'-4" 9'-0" 7'-11" 9'-11" 7'11" — 9'-0" — — — — —
162 USTN 24 9'-11" 7'-11" — 8'-8" — — 7'-11" — — — — —
250 USTN 12 15'-8" 12'-5" 10'-10" 13'-8" 10'-10" 9'-6" 12'-4" f 9'-11" 8'-8" 10'-1" f 8'-8" —
250 USTN 16 14'-2" 11'-3" 9'-10" 12'-5" 9'-10" 8'-7" 11'-3" 8'-11" 7'-10" 8'-11" s 7'-10" —
250 USTN 24 12'-4" 9'-10" 8'-7" 10'-9" 8'-7" — 9'-9" f 7'-9" — — — —
362 USTN 12 20'-10" 16'-7" 14'-3" 18'-3" 14'-3" 12'-3" 16'-3" f 12'-10" 11'-0" 12'-10" f 11'-0" 9'-6"
362 USTN 16 19'-1" 15'-1" 12'-10" 16'-5" f 12'-10" 11'-0" 13'-11" f 11'-6" 9'-11" 11'-0" f 9'-11" 8'-6"
362 USTN 24 16'-6" f 12'-11" 11'-0" 13'-1" f 11'-0" 9'-5" 11'-2" f 9'-11" 8'-6" 8'-10" 8'-6" —
400 USTN 12 22'5" 17'-9" 15'-6" 19'-7" 15'-6" 13'-2" 17'-0" f 13'-10" 11'-9" 13'-4" s 11'-9" 10'-1"
400 USTN 16 20'-6" 16'-3" 13'-10" 17'-0" f 13'-10" 11'-9" 14'-6" 12'-4" 10'-6" 11'-1" s 10'-6" 9'-0"
400 USTN 24 17'-1" f 13'-11" 11'-9" 13'-8" f 11'-9" 10'-10" 11'-7" f 10'-6" 9'-0" 8'-11" s 8'-11" s —
600 USTN 12 29'-10" 23'-8" 20'-9" 24'-7" f 20'-9" 18'-1" 20'-9" s 18'-10" 16'-5" 13'-10" s 13'-10" s 13'-10" s
600 USTN 16 25'-7" f 21'-6" 18'-9" 20'-11" f 18'-9" 16'-5" 17'-1" s 17'-1" s 14'-8" 11'-5" s 11'-5" s 11'-5" s
600 USTN 24 20'-6" f 18'-9" 16'-5" 16'-9" 16'-5" 13'-10" 13'-5" s 13'-5" s 12'-3" 9'-0" s 9'-0" s 9'-0" s
f: Flexural stress controls allowable wall height s: Shear/web crippling control allowable wall height Minimum yield strength = 40 ksi
*Composite limiting heights
based on single layer 1/2"
thick gypsum board full
height on each side with
screws spaced 12" O.C. to
framing members per
ASTM C 754.
Tested to ICC acceptance
criteria AC86

Feet
25
20
15
10
5
0
25-Gauge EQ Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing Compared to Traditional 25-Gauge SSMA 362S125-18*
12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24
L/360 L/240 L/120 L/360 L/240 L/120 L/360 L/240 L/120
5 PSF 7.5 PSF 10 PSF
SSMA Traditional
Metal Framing
Dietrich
UltraSTEEL
Framing
*Composite limiting heights
based on single layer 1/2"
thick gypsum board full
height on each side with
screws spaced 12" O.C. to
framing members per
ASTM C 754.
Tested to ICC acceptance
criteria AC86

— 20-Gauge EQ Limiting Heights
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing’s 20-Gauge EQ Composite Limiting Heights*
Stud Member
Spacing 5 psf 7.5 psf 10 psf 15 psf
(in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360 L/120 L/240 L/360
162 USTE 12 17' 4" 13' 9" 12' 0" 15' 2" 12' 0" 7' 7" 13' 9" 8' 9" — 12' 0" — —
162 USTE 16 12' 8" 10' 1" 8' 10" 11' 1" 8' 10" 7' 8" 10' 1" 8' 0" — 8' 10" — —
162 USTE 24 14' 0" 9' 0" — 12' 3" — — 9' 0" — — — — —
250 USTE 12 19' 10" 15' 9" 13' 6" 17' 4" 13' 6" 10' 8" 15' 9" 11' 5" 9' 1" 13' 6" 9' 1" —
250 USTE 16 16' 5" 13' 0" 11' 4" 14' 4" 11' 4" 9' 11" 13' 0" 10' 4" 9' 0" 9' 5" f 9' 0" 7' 10"
250 USTE 24 16' 0" 11' 10" 9' 5" 14' 0" 9' 5" 7' 8" 11' 10" 8' 1" — 9' 5" — —
362 USTE 12 22' 0" 17' 5" 15' 1" 19' 2" 15' 1" 12' 10" 17' 5" 13' 5" 11' 5" 15' 1" 11' 5" 9' 9"
362 USTE 16 19' 4" 15' 4" 13' 5" 16' 11" 13' 5" 11' 9" 15' 4" 12' 2" 10' 8" 12' 11" f 10' 8" 9' 3"
362 USTE 24 17' 8" 13' 8" 11' 7" 15' 5" 11' 7" 9' 11" 13' 8" 10' 4" 8' 10" 11' 7" 8' 10" 7' 7"
400 USTE 12 24' 3" 19' 3" 16' 9" 21' 2" 16' 9" 14' 8" 19' 3" 15' 3" 13' 2" 16' 9" 13' 2" 11' 3"
400 USTE 16 21' 9" 17' 3" 15' 0" 19' 0" 15' 0" 13' 2" 17' 3" 13' 8" 11' 11" 15' 0" 11' 11" 10' 5"
400 USTE 24 19' 5" 15' 5" 13' 3" 17' 0" 13' 3" 11' 1" 15' 5" 11' 8" 9' 10" 12' 10" f 9' 10" 8' 3"
600 USTE 12 30' 8" 24' 4" 21' 3" 26' 9" 21' 3" 18' 7" 24' 4" 19' 4" 16' 10" 21' 3" 16' 10" 14' 7"
600 USTE 16 28' 0" 22' 3" 19' 5" 24' 6" 19' 5" 17' 0" 22' 3" 17' 8" 15' 5" 18' 9" f 15' 5" 13' 5"
600 USTE 24 25' 0" 19' 10" 17' 4" 21' 10" f 17' 4" 14' 10" 18' 11" f 15' 7" 13' 2" 14' 3" s 13' 2" 11' 3"
f: Flexural stress controls allowable wall height s: Shear/web crippling control allowable wall height Minimum yield strength = 40 ksi
*Composite limiting heights
based on single layer 1/2"
thick gypsum board full
height on each side with
screws spaced 12" O.C. to
framing members per
ASTM C 754.
Tested to ICC acceptance
criteria AC86

Feet
25
20
15
10
5
0
20-Gauge EQ Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing Compared to Traditional 20-Gauge SSMA 362S125-30*
12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24 12 16 24
L/360 L/240 L/120 L/360 L/240 L/120 L/360 L/240 L/120
5 PSF 7.5 PSF 10 PSF
SSMA Traditional
Metal Framing
Dietrich
UltraSTEEL
Framing
*Composite limiting heights
based on single layer 1/2"
thick gypsum board full
height on each side with
screws spaced 12" O.C. to
framing members per
ASTM C 754.
Tested to ICC acceptance
criteria AC86

BENEFITS of
Unique Appearance Brand Identification
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing isn’t just something you can feel —
it’s something you can see. The dimpled material provides a more
easily identifiable product. Over the years, a number of
manufacturers have duplicated or produced very similar products
— so similar that only a skilled professional could tell them apart.
As a result, it was very hard to determine which material was being
used. Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing has an easily identifiable pattern
that clearly identifies the Dietrich brand and ensures product
performance and specification compliance.
The Industry’s Only UL ® Classified Interior Stud
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing — Defined
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing is an internationally patented method of
altering the characteristics of the base strip steel, providing higher
strength capacity from lighter gauge material. The process effectively
work-hardens the steel with two mating rolls. During the process, the
effective thickness of the material is increased to that of the original
thickness, plus the depth of the ribbing.
Sizes and Gauges
Available Sizes: 1-5/8", 2-1/2", 3-5/8", 4" and 6"
Available Gauges (EQ): 25 EQ and 20 EQ

Code Approvals and Performance Standards
Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing meets or exceeds these applicable performance standards.
AISI “North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2001”
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
C645* “Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members”
C754 “Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to
Receive Screw - Attached Gypsum Panel Products”
E119 “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials”
E72 “Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction”
E90 “Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of
Building Partitions and Elements”
UL Underwriters Laboratories Testing Standard
UL 263 “Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials”*
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UL Underwriters Laboratories Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing Classification
Wall Design No. V450 in the UL Fire Resistance Directory
Steel Framing Members Fire Resistance Classification, See UL Fire Resistance Directory
**UL and UL and Design are service marks of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
SSMA Steel Stud Manufacturers Association*
Additional Code Approvals
ICC - Application filed - (pending approval)
NYC MEA 300-05-M
AIA MasterSpec Compliance - Meets or exceeds the minimum criteria in section 9110
Independent Product Certification
Sound Ratings - Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories
Fire Testing - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Structural Testing - Progressive Engineers Inc.
Structural Analysis - Construction Technologies Laboratory
* Dietrich UltraSTEEL Framing meets or exceeds all the requirements of ASTM and SSMA except for minimum decimal
standards because language in ASTM and SSMA does not account for, or specifically address effective thickness
as a result of manufacturing technology.
Technical Support
Technical support is available by contacting Dietrich Design Group at 800-873-2443.

About Dietrich Metal Framing
Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries Company, is the leading manufacturer of lightgauge
framing and finishing products, systems and services for commercial and residential
construction. Dietrich offers the largest selection of cold-formed framing and finishing products
including drywall and structural framing, floor joists, roof trusses, metal lath, fire-rated
assemblies, clips and connectors, numerous deflection systems and an extensive line of metal,
vinyl, veneer, paper-faced, plaster and stucco beads and trims.
Dietrich Metal Framing companies and divisions include Dietrich Metal Framing Canada, LP,
Dietrich Design Group, Aegis Metal Framing, Clinch-On Products, Co., Vinyl Corp., Dietrich
Building Systems, Dietrich Residential Construction and Dietrich Residential Steel Systems.
Together, we provide superior, cost-effective, single-source building and framing solutions.
Dietrich Metal Framing, is a trade name, trademark and/or service mark of Dietrich Industries,
Inc., which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Dietrich and its divisions operate more than 40
manufacturing and service locations throughout North America.

Patents
Products manufactured using the UltraSTEEL
process are protected by granted USA Patents (Nos.
6,183,879 and 5,689,990) and granted Canadian
Patent (No. 2,149,914/1993) together with design
registration.
UltraSTEEL is a Trademark of Hadley Industries plc.
WARNING: Handling of this product without
the proper use of hand and eye protection may
result in injury.
©Copyright 2005 by Dietrich Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in USA
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Warranty
Dietrich Metal Framing warrants that all products
are free from defect at time of shipment, and are
manufactured in accordance with company
and/or industry standards as applicable.
NOTICE: We shall not be liable for incidental and
consequential damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss caused by application
of these goods not in accordance with current
printed instructions or for other than the
intended use. Our liability is expressly limited to
replacement of defective goods. Any claim shall
be deemed waived unless made in writing to us
within thirty (30) days from date it was or
reasonably should have been discovered.

Plant Locations
World Headquarters
500 Grant Street, Suite 2226
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-2805 phone
412-281-2965 fax
Arizona Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . 602-447-0204
Goodyear . . . . . . . . . . . 623-932-1407
California Colton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909-824-9717
Stockton . . . . . . . . . . . 209-547-9066
Colorado Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-289-4092
Florida Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305-652-5423
Wildwood . . . . . . . . . . . 352-748-7200
Georgia McDonough . . . . . . . . 678-304-5500
Hawaii Kapolei . . . . . . . . . . . . . 808-682-5747
Illinois Joliet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-207-0110
Kansas Lenexa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-599-2026
Maryland Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . 410-477-8700
Massachusetts Lunenburg . . . . . . . . . . 978-342-9742
New Jersey Boonton . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-335-3240
Ohio Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-372-4014
South Carolina Rock Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 803-324-4144
Texas Baytown . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-383-1617
Hutchins . . . . . . . . . . . 972-225-1100
Washington Renton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425-251-1497
International Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305-652-5423
Other Dietrich Locations
and Divisions
Dietrich Metal Framing Canada . . . . . . . 780-437-1763
AEGIS Metal Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314-851-2200
Clinch-On Products, Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352-799-1798
Vinyl Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-648-4695
Dietrich Building Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 216-472-1511
Dietrich Design Group North . . . . . . . . . . 800-873-2443
or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219-853-9474
Dietrich Design Group South . . . . . . . . . 800-969-4110
or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-304-5525
Dietrich Residential Steel Systems . . . . . . 866-572-3777
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