Hello

I need to construct some extensive, but not load bearing, stud walls in our workshop. Trouble is, the mezzanine against which I want to secure the top plate is a steel girder construction, approx 3 metres off the ground.

I'm guessing it will affect the integrity of the steel if I drill it and simply bolt the top plate to the bottom chord with, say, an M8 bolt. Is there an established fixing that could be secured to the top of the top plate and simply stop it shifting back and forth, with just tight fitting studs holding the top plate in place.

The mezzanine is well supported,and the loads it bears will be minimal-all the lathes and heavy plant are downstairs on concrete.
Any ideas?
Many thanks

Stuart

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Stu, you could use a Remington 22 cal. nail driver to nail a wood plate to the girder. I use it all the time for nailing floor plates to concrte but some of their nails are rated for steel.

You Can Use That Cut He Is Talking About, Make Sure You Get The Right Loads I Think It's a Level 4 And There Yellow,

And I Don't See Anything Wrong With Drilling A Few Holes Just To Fasten The Wall. But The Loads Are A lot Faster And Easier