Steel Wall Framing Studs

On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud.

Steel wall framing studs.

3 625 in w x 120 in l x 1 25 in d prostud 3 5 8 25 ga galvanized steel metal stud. Metal studs are impervious to fire termites rot splitting and any other number of hazards which can affect any kind of organic based building material namely wood. Get free shipping on qualified metal wall framing studs drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time.

What started as an easier to use and more durable replacement for wood studs is now a fixture in the commercial building industry and an up and comer on the residential front. A steel framing system begins with steel studs and track. Compare click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to the compare list. Unlike wood which can arrive warped twisted or bent steel studs unless damaged always arrive perfectly straight.

While never as cheap as wood steel studs are now only. The classic c stud.