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    Dec 15, 2006, 07:33 AM
    Framing a door opening with metal studs
    Hello all,

    I am adding a guest bedroom and bath to our finished basement. I purchased 2 1/2 wide studs (as they were less expensive). However I don't know how to fram the door opening with this size stud.

    Do I need to return the 2 1/2 and exchange or the normal size stud or is there another trick.

    Thanks in advance

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    Dec 16, 2006, 10:23 AM
    Don't quite understand the question, but you still need to attach some wood to the metal stud in order to attach your door frame/jambs.
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