How To Use Metal Stud Framing

This method may seem a little goofy but it requires fewer studs and it results in an extremely stable joint.

How to use metal stud framing. Steel framing is usually spaced at 4 OC. Three threads or 38 of the screw should be visible on the back side of the connection. Easy to cut and fasten metal stu.

Studs are connected to track flanges with screws or pins installed through the face of the track flange into the stud flange. Protect your hands with heavy-duty gloves. Glue or screw the metal frames to the other three sides of the frame.

Dino Koukoudakis of Dinos Construction prefers using metal studs because of their light weight and resistance to warping. For easier electrical and plumbing installations later on keep all the keyhole knockouts aligned by cutting all studs to length from the same end. To cut multiple pieces at once use a miter saw with a metal cutting.

To cut the track and stud use aviation snips. And wood framing is typically spaced at 16 OC. The proper way to drywall an inside corner with metal stud framing is to slide the first sheet all the way into the inside corner and then fasten the last stud on the wall adjacent to the drywall.

Headers are built up from multiple steel. To do this youll need to leave that last stud loose until the drywall goes up. A guide on how to set-up and use the Sealey 3-in-1 Metal Voltage and Stud DetectorProducts used in this video buy online today3-in-1 Metal Voltage Stu.

Bend one flange up clear of the snips jaws and cut across the studs web. If youre using a drill bit twist bits tipped with carbide titanium or cobalt provide the best results. Fastening the Metal Studs and Finishing Up 1 To trim to correct length cut both side flanges of a steel stud.