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The do-it-yourself experts of Family Handyman say you will like cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Steel studs are perfectly straight and won’t shrink or split. They’re light, easy to store and resist fire, insects and rot. And, steel studs are cheaper than wood.
A recent featured post by Family Handyman, “How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs,” provides information on the tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs. The post outlines the following areas…
- Metal Studs vs. Wood Studs
- Tools for Framing with Steel
- Wall building techniques
- Installing the drywall and wood trim