lecker
Aug 13, 2007, 04:05 PM
I am finishing my basement and I am using metal studs. I need to know how to frame for door.
Help!
glavine
Aug 13, 2007, 04:39 PM
Here's The Door Sizes 2-0 You'd Frame 26 1/2
2-4 You Frame 30 1/2
2-8 You Frame 34 1/2
3-0 You Frame 38 1/2
Now Here Another Thing To Keep In Mind, With Metal Studs You Need To Add Some Wood Nailers To The Sides And Header. Metal Studs Don't Hold Gun Nails Very Well.
So Keep In Mind You Need To Allow An 1 1/2 Extra For The Header And 3" For Adding A 2x4 To Each Side Of The Rough Opening
Example For A 2-0 You Need To Frame 29 1/2 This Will Give You 26 1/2 After You Add The 2x4s To Both Sides