Framing with metal studs.

art8460 · #1 Feb 27, 2007, 01:57 PM

I am going to build a wall with 2 door openings using metal studs. How do you frame for the door openings? Is it necessary to use wood in the opening?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

HVAC888 · Feb 27, 2007, 02:05 PM

It is not necessary, although wood works well. I framed by basement with metal studs and used wood 2x4s for the door openings.

Here is a Link to some instructions for metal studding.

You can use two metal studs facing each other.



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