The top track in a load- bearing CFS wall must be doubled in the same way as the top plate in a WLF wall.

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In a load-bearing Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) wall, the top track does not necessarily need to be doubled like the top plate in a Wood Light Frame (WLF) wall. The design and construction requirements for CFS and WLF systems differ, and the structural support in a CFS system can often be achieved with a single top track, depending on the specific engineering and design criteria.

The Top Track in a Load- Bearing CFS Wall Must