How To Use Metal Stud Framing

Dino Koukoudakis of Dinos Construction prefers using metal studs because of their light weight and resistance to warping.

How to use metal stud framing. 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. Studs are connected to track flanges with screws or pins installed through the face of the track flange into the stud flange. Fastening the Metal Studs and Finishing Up 1 To trim to correct length cut both side flanges of a steel stud.

Glue or screw the metal frames to the other three sides of the frame. Cut the sides of the track or stud first bend backwards and cut through the web. If youre using a drill bit twist bits tipped with carbide titanium or cobalt provide the best results.

To cut the track and stud use aviation snips. Bend one flange up clear of the snips jaws and cut across the studs web. And wood framing is typically spaced at 16 OC.

Place a mark of metalworking glue through the metal plate posts on one side of the box press a plate panel on the front side and then add it with screws. For easier electrical and plumbing installations later on keep all the keyhole knockouts aligned by cutting all studs to length from the same end. 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.

This method may seem a little goofy but it requires fewer studs and it results in an extremely stable joint. Protect your hands with heavy-duty gloves. Use a metal cutter to cut spaces in the cabinet board.

Steel framing is usually spaced at 4 OC. Easy to cut and fasten metal stu. Headers are built up from multiple steel.