There's a lot to like. We'll walk you through the process for framing an interior wall with metal studs. Most walls in remodeling projects are non load-bearing, meaning they don't help support the weight of the house. If you need to build a load-bearing wall, make sure your metal studs are rated for that use. If you're accustomed to working with wood construction, metal studs may initially seem flimsy.
That' because they'e not designed for strength on their own—instead, they partner with the drywall as a systems approach to wall construction. When working with a helper, allow at least one hour for a simple 8-foot-long wall that runs perpendicular to the home's joists. Framing openings such as doorways or windows will add time to the project.
Also, make sure you're able to complete basic DIY tasks, like measuring, cutting metal, and using a stud finder. On the floor, lay out the position of the wall, and snap chalk lines to mark the wall's edges.
Cut the runner at the edge of door openings. Attach the runner to the floor, using wood screws when working on a plywood surface. Pan-head or flathead screws provide the best holding power. Fasten to concrete with powder-actuated fasteners, concrete screws, or screws driven into expansion plugs. Transfer the location of the runner to the ceiling by twisting a stud into the floor runner and holding a level against it.
Mark the stud's edges on the ceiling at each end of the wall, and join the marks by snapping a chalk line. You'll find steel studs and runners in sizes that are similar to wood. For example, a nominal steel 2x4 has a web depth of 3. The lip on steel studs improves their rigidity.
The flanges of the track usually toe in slightly so they firmly grip the flanges of the studs. Attach the runner to the ceiling by driving screws into the joists. If the wall runs parallel to the joists, add blocking for a wood wall.
If you attach ceiling drywall to the underside of a roof truss system, professionals recommend a special resilient channel design that accommodates the potential movement of the truss. Check with your steel-framing supplier for more information.
To splice a runner, join lengths of track by using the simple method shown in the drawing. Make sure the splice doesn't land at a stud location, and offset joints in the upper and lower tracks by at least 12 inches for maximum wall strength. Lay out the stud locations on the edge of the bottom runner, using a permanent marker and a length of wood that equals the stud spacing.
Although you could mark the centerline of the studs, you'll probably find it less confusing to mark one edge, then mark a quick X where the stud goes. You don't need to mark the upper runner.
Double-check the spacing of the layout before you attach any studs. Cut the studs to length if necessary. Compound-leverage aviation snips are usually the most practical method of cutting metal tracks and studs. These snips usually have handles or another part that are color coded. Red is for left cuts most useful for right-handed people , green is for right cuts usually preferred by left-handers , and yellow is for straight cuts. If you can't afford all three, buy the yellow plus the color that matches your working-hand preference.
Slice through both flanges, then cut the web. Insert a stud into the upper and lower track with a twisting motion. Make certain the open side of all studs faces the same direction. Align the edge of the stud with the mark on the floor runner, and clamp it with C-clamp self-locking pliers designed for welders.
Drive a screw to secure the stud to the runner. To join steel studs to the track, you need a self-drilling screw that creates a pilot hole through both pieces before the threads engage. You also want a head design that has a large diameter to spread the holding force. In addition, the head should have a very low profile so that it doesn't create a hump under the drywall. Last, you want a drive slot that's easy to use. The fastener that meets all of these specifications is a No. You'll find these screws or a very similar design where you buy your framing steel.
To make a header, cut a length of runner 4 inches longer than the opening. Draw a line square across the web 2 inches from one end, and another line square across at the opposite end to mark the length of the opening. Cut V-notches into the flanges, aiming at the lines on the web see inset. Bend the runner along the lines and drive a screw through each tab and into the king stud.
Editor's Note: If you get into a big project, you may want to consider the advantages offered by a punch lock stud crimper. All factors considered, most do-it-yourselfers will find that there is little advantage to using metal studs over traditional wood studs.
For first-timers, using steel studs requires a learning curve that makes installation a little slower than with wood studs, plus working with steel comes with additional safety hazards. There may be locations where you still prefer to use wood as well as metal studs, such as when attaching electrical boxes between studs and door frames. You may also find it easier to attach trim moldings around doors and windows if they have been framed with wood rather than steel.
Steel studs that are in contact with a conditioned area on one face such as a heated basement and a cold outdoor area on the other face masonry foundation walls , will allow considerably more heat loss than do wood studs. This is because metal is a much better thermal conductor. Avoid this by constructing walls with a thermal break or gap. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.
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Studs come with knockouts in place for electrical cables. Steel Studs. Wood Studs. Steel Studs and Heat Loss Steel studs that are in contact with a conditioned area on one face such as a heated basement and a cold outdoor area on the other face masonry foundation walls , will allow considerably more heat loss than do wood studs.
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