Metal VS Wood Framing

[@jerseyscaler445]

watching now in April 2021 where a wood stud is mother effing $8 dollars. WOW. The alternative to a wood stud is needed more than ever.

[@redsoxwinagain2007]

To me, metal studs are easier to buy at the home store. When I buy wood, I spend a lot of time picking through to get straighter / acceptable lumber. Even then it seems like a compromise. Just went today and left a pile in the isle and when they asked me if I needed help I told them to put a sign on that pile of wood and sell for firewood.

[@GoatZilla]

You can probably bet that some sub doing a framing job isn't going to be quite as picky...

[@utmark07]

Watching in December 2020 where a steel stud is $4 cheaper than wood.

[@KW-ig8tn]

Unbelievable isn’t it #Woodgate

[@franklinsessions1986]

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[@kashchandler8028]

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[@bradleyyael6853]

@Kash Chandler definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for years myself =)

[@official6arz]

I learned about these doing demolition. I'll eventually be building a tiny house and I'm definitely going with metal. Thanks bro!

[@Finishedbasementsnj]

Awesome! You definitely should! Happy to hear that.

[@theglobeguys2246]

My contractor insisted on metal studs for my basement, for all of these reasons, very glad I did

[@jeffjensen27]

Built my own custom design home theater with the metal studs so much more cleaner vs cutting the wood and saw dust. So I essentially have floated out a completely different design room inside of the existing room. So by using a skeleton framework of the steel studs framed work in have complete remodel my spare bedroom into a fully functional home theater with a very small performance stage area of 4’D bye 10’ Wide By 8’H. Equipped Above Your Heads On Stage is the 18 Channel Of All Of The Curtains, Side Making, lightening, full length background all controlled by a Remote Control Silently.

[@proudlycanadian6212]

I worked on the first steel studded home in Welland, Ont. In 1978.

[@peterstanghellini393]

pros and cons. I had termite damage in the past and had a lot of damage. I do like the idea of framing metal in a basement because of the high humidity where I live. biggest drawback is trying to mount shelves or even blinds. its a pain. I find ways around it with various plugs and toggles but the most sturdy mount is finding the old wooden stud

[@marcbruffett6279]

Sorry if I missed this but why is the labor for metal stud construction only half the cost of wood studs?

[@ELIRAXPRT]

Commercial and institutional projects use metal. It is by far superior for a basement that could leak. For interior partitions that are non-load bearing walls it makes a lot of sense.

[@victoriaanderson1594]

Can a basement bathroom also be framed in metal? Or does that have to be wood?

[@catchnote2]

this video was more than helpful you just justified my thoughts to consider metal vs wood framing. It was nice how you explained it, short simple and to the point. tks

[@justice4all32]

Should you put that metal stub right on the cement floor? Metal studs will rust with the moisture from the cement.

[@oscarleon5583]

How do you deal with finish products baseboard or trim? How about remodeling or alterations?

[@kennypowers2314]

The builders are letting me do a framing walk through / inspection. What should I be looking for? Should I take a level an speed square with me?

[@ABigMetalFan]

Always. Regardless of the material because you just never know

[@kingmiller1982]

2022 2X4X8 Wood Studs are $4.25 2X4X10 Metal Studs are $18.58 I'll go with the wood thank you.

[@firegaming4126]

I do work with metal framing everyday on industrial jobsite. The best thing you can do witht the door frame is to frame it with metal studs but inside the metal studs but a 2x3 and fix it there with some screws or whatever you have that can secure them in place. I did that over an Hilton Hotel with around 900 door frames and it works beautifully.

[@seddyf]

Great tips! Thanks!!

[@GY6SCOOTERCHAT]

Insane how the prices have changed over 5 years

[@vicc6744]

with these metal studs- how would you hang like a big screen TV?

[@jantzenmoore2250]

Add wood blocking where you’d like to mount

[@michaelbrenner1533]

@@jantzenmoore2250 how do you add the wood block between the metal studs?

[@jantzenmoore2250]

Michael Brenner cut a 2x6 16” long and make a 1/8-1/4 cut 1/4 deep for the flange of the stud.

[@xaph00d78]

Plus you can carry half a dozen metal studs to your basement by yourself (try doing that with wood)

[@Finishedbasementsnj]

great point!!

[@stephen7938]

Maybe use an lsl stud in your doorways?

[@lifelinepro]

Watching March 2021 wood stud is $6.10

[@Rpp92898]

How much is metal stud?

[@Steve-cn5up]

@@Rpp92898 You can get packs of 10 equivalent sized steel studs at construction supply houses for $25 for 10. They're also 20 gauge steel and that is quite strong. I have not purchased these myself yet but I was looking on the Fine Homebuilding magazine forum and saw people chiming in on how cheap they are relative to wood studs. It's kind of a no brainer to use steel studs for construction projects right now.

[@Rpp92898]

@@Steve-cn5up thanks, i am looking to get 1200 sq foot basement finished with steel studs, lets see how it goes

[@Steve-cn5up]

@@Rpp92898 I think that is a great idea. They're just so superior to wood especially in a basement setting.

[@vickenator]

@@Rpp92898 In some cases it's almost half the price. A 10' wood 2x4 was going for $9.24 vs the 10' metal stud at $5.38 as of April 2021 at the Home Depot near me.

[@jimmyf.x.9526]

Dammm.. Today is 2021-09-15, metal stud at homedepot cost over $12. Lol...

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Very good video; thanks!

[@konfidante]

Gasket. Gasket. Gasket between the cement and the metal studs.

[@Hussam-100]

Well said, sir

[@heard3879]

Is there some way I can figure out if the studs in my apartment are wood or metal?

[@djxxxplicit]

Most apartments will be metal studs

[@kermitefrog64]

Thank you for the information.

[@lengthmuldoon]

Here in the UK metal studs are considerably cheaper than timber

[@SamFBM]

so much cheaper that im tempted to double them up to make a garage outbuilding... 😭stud every 12inch maybe use the stud I beams tho

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Pulled alot of rusted falling apart metal studs out of building doing demo

[@vincentking2206]

I know it's an old post, but you didn't seem to mention the important fact that you cant really mount anything solid in a metal stud wall. can't put a solid shelf on the wall or anything that would traditionally require lag screws. I researched building with metal for my studio and and the fact that I can't mount my studio speakers to a wall was a deal breaker for me. Yes, I know I can do wood bracing at construction, but how many people know their forever layout prior to drywall? To have an entire wall that I cant mount anything but pictures to is a massive waste of usable space. Metal is also inferior thermally since it's a heat/cold conductor instead of an insulator... not to mention it's less heat resistant in the event of fire and metal buildings when on fire tend to collapse much faster than stick built because the studs warp under heat. To me, something affecting the "get out of the burning house time" of a residential structure is also worth mentioning. Isn't that why metal isn't code compliant for residential in many areas? I don't see this as a comparison video, but more of a "this is why I like metal" video. Nonetheless, thanks for making it and it was still helpful.

[@seddyf]

Building a house soon and seriously considering metal over wood. I can honestly say I don’t know much of the specifics when it comes to fire and the metal being more of a hindrance than wood but I do know you’re wrong in the thought that you can’t mount anything solid to a metal studded wall. I’ve been mounting 100+lbs plasmas on metal studs for over 15yrs now with 1/2” toggle bolts. That along with shelving and many other mountable items with no issue. Just can’t use lag screws like you’re used to is all. “Right tools for the project”

[@ac14081408]

@@seddyf yes 1/2" toggle bolts and you're good to go. Rockwool in the interior walls will insulate/deaden sound and are not flammable. Select non flammable drapes and other mindful steps. Install sprinklers for each area. Outer walls should be ICF. Metal frame roof with"raised seam" metal roof. Deck pan concrete floors with PEX hydronic tubes installed. Even if you're not doing heated floors now you may want them ready for later. Metal is better....ICF exterior/all the way up with metal guts. Good luck on your build!

[@keatonhaskell6842]

Dang those prices did not age well haha

[@ubartshaul4369]

I’m going with metal because of ridiculous wood prices

[@MaTyler]

Might wanna update these lumber prices HAHAHA

[@rafiqa1621]

metal is fireproof, and no moles(diseases). metal defect is that it corodes with constant exposure to moisure.

[@ishe728]

I heard different that it will warp and collapse from fire. But still won't catch like wood though so still a superior material

[@y.a.salimu5601]

Florida 2024 Dec 2 x4 wood: tree-fiddy metal: 9 dowla Wood 2x6: 9 dowla

[@ronseets456]

Just curious how much Earth do we have to dig up to make a metal stud?

[@da324]

Now a 2x4x8 stud from the box stores is $7.00

[@jimcallandriello39]

Yo brother fireproof also.

[@SkashTheKitsune]

but it has the same effect, the metal is warped because of the heat and the portion effected needs to be torn down, inspected and reconstructed, if need be replaced so it's the same effect in a house fire

[@tenzingheyong7509]

yes that price is triple thta now.

[@greatestever6372]

Well sense we are dealing with opinions I’ll state the facts, Simply put Metal is cheaper in price that’s why so many builders will tell you they love it! You can’t screw a heavy load to the wall without drilling huge holes to apply special hardware for said items. Also the walls become very flimsy and loud when tapping on them not to mention the majority of the buildings that these builders build lay the metal out two feet on center making the structure of buildings weak and cheap like a tin can I’ll stick with my solid wood studs.

[@tbcarleton]

Not cutting down trees for metal studs? Sure you do. I've never seen an iron ore strip mine that left the trees above intact.

[@ahagrid]

Coming from Europe, I guess wood is more expensive here. I haven't seen anyone here using wood, metal is the only option available. After watching the video, metal seems to be the better approach anyway. I am also wondering how does it go with mice, I do not have termites in my area, but I can surely hear mice partying at night in my drywalls (for me that's the downside of them overall, getting a dead mouse in the wall and having to deal with the stench for a while).

[@sindrehansen9647]

Actually, cutting down trees is good for the enviroment as long as you replant and don't burn the wood

[@SouthCalifas619]

Wait doesnt metal attract lightning tho? Would it be safe to live in a metal structured home in a high lightning storm area?

[@phillipgraham1422]

SouthCalifas619 In fact, it would safer to live in a metal house assuming you have a metal roof. If that is the case then the current from the lightning will simply flow through the frame of the house towards ground. In a wood house the beams create resistance and thus an opportunity for heat to be made and a fire to be started. As well in a metal house you can’t burn the primary construction material so any fire started by means of lightning would most likely be negligible.

[@masterthotslayer9601]

Pray to Thor

[@bassmandudge]

@@masterthotslayer9601 "Thor...Amazing how many problems can be solved with a man with a big hammer...."....

[@philshelton3534]

wow metal studs cost 15$ where i am now..

[@basharyassin7091]

Did he say wood studs will run you on average of two dollars ??😂😂😂😂

[@juniorjones5137]

I used metal liked them but u must secure the electric outlets because the metal moves

[@travisburch4342]

I've never heard this, Junior Jones -- what does it mean? :)

[@juniorjones5137]

@@travisburch4342 yes I am speaking of the outlet boxes being attached to the metal the metal moves whenever u plug items in unless they have wood or something to hold the boxes in place

[@elmedia1532]

Wish 2x4 was $2 dollars... lmao

[@TJCarpentryServices]

was just thinking this, where the hell are people paying 2.50 for a 2x4x8?

[@andrewjackson9853]

You had me sold on the metal until u threw in the wood studs at the door frames. . . There goes your argument for basements/moisture/rot/pests.

[@isaac_3455]

Very fixable one little part vs the whole thing I just had to replace several studs in my house b/c of termites

[@robbiegerard7857]

Tanalised wood for your door studs would prevent rotting, so why not pre treat against termites

[@odoyle5667]

It's not alot of work to replace. I'd rather have 95% of my finished basement metal and only have to replace woods around the doors then gutting the whole basement due to flooding.

[@jrtolber]

Jan 2022 where a 2x4x8 is $6.

[@2freshprint853]

2023 current price update wood stud $3.25 metal stud $9.50 😳

[@Dhumm81]

"No cutting down trees." Does he not understand how steel is produced?

[@thebordernow]

Don't you cut down a steel tree to get metal studs?

[@danielx40]

2021: wood stud = $8.75.

[@casade2831]

Thank you, but why are you RUSHINGGGG???? It was informative, but you could explain it in more detail. I know your info is free for us, but I think it would do you greatly if you were more detailed. Hope you understand I'm not trying to be a troll. Respectfully.

[@K9388-n3z]

I’ll take wood....

[@stevedawson5844]

I'll take wattle and daub