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    Feb 27, 2007, 02:57 PM
    Framing with metal studs.
    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.
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    Feb 27, 2007, 03:05 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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