Metal vs. Wood stud walls

KevinG · #1 Nov 9, 2005, 12:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I am planning our basement and would like to get anyone's opinion on using metal vs wood to do the framing. Everything I've read indicates that metal is much easier to work with and can be done in a quicker time frame.

I also did some research and the costs are identical right now. Any thoughts on this (Pro's and Con's would be appreciated)

Thanks in advance,

Keving

dennis6 · Nov 10, 2005, 07:58 PM

Well metal studding would be straight(no warping like wood)and pre-drilled for wiring.

skiberger · Nov 15, 2005, 02:38 PM

Compare the prices in your area between metal studs and 2x3 wood studs. I'm starting to use 2x3 studs when framing non-load bearing walls b/c they are cheaper than 2x4's & code allows it. Basically nothing you will frame will be load bearing in the basement. Thats why there are beams or structural walls already installed.



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