{"id":4361,"date":"2016-11-14T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T22:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=4361"},"modified":"2017-12-29T11:43:24","modified_gmt":"2017-12-29T16:43:24","slug":"metal-studs-vs-wood-studs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/metal-studs-vs-wood-studs\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Studs versus Wood Studs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>The Pros and Cons of Wood and Metal Studs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Metal studs have a number of advantages over traditional wood studs. Metal studs, for example, are much lighter than <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/2x4-quality-selection\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">wood studs<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, making them much easier to transport and carry. They\u2019re also perfectly straight, unlike wood studs, which is key to building straight and plumb walls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To further appreciate this advantage, just go to any large home improvement center and try to find a couple of dozen perfectly straight <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/why-is-2x4-not-a-2-by-4-video\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">kiln dried wood studs<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> from the wood crib.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Good luck, as you\u2019ll certainly need it. I think of pretzels every time I sift through the crib for straight wood 2&#215;4 wall studs. Metal studs, unlike wood studs, also won\u2019t burn and are impervious to insects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Wood Studs Sturdier than Metal Studs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This said, wood studs are much sturdier than metal studs and will support more weight. This could be an important factor if for example you want to hang a heavy item, such as a flat panel TV or mirror, on the wall. You certainly wouldn\u2019t want to hang cabinets on walls fabricated with metal wall studs. Also, if the wall requires plumbing you\u2019ll want to use wood studs. In addition, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-baseboard-trim-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">attaching baseboard trim<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-crown-molding-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">crown moulding<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> and chair rail to walls constructed using metal studs is more challenging. Moreover, doors or windows require wood studs to be used around their openings so that there are nailing surfaces to attach them. Consequently combinations of metal and wood stud walls may be necessary in some situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Metal Studs are Straighter and Won\u2019t Rot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Metal studs, versus wood studs, also won\u2019t warp or rot, thus ensuring long lasting straight walls. Metal studs also effectively do not expand or contract with temperature changes. Wood studs on the other hand experience significant expansion and contraction. The expansion and contraction of wood studs inevitably results in popped drywall nails and screw heads, and joint cracks at corners and seams.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4081 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Load-Bearing-Walls-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Metal studs versus wood studs for framing.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Load-Bearing-Walls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Load-Bearing-Walls.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Metal wall studs can rust, however, thus it is important to install a moisture barrier when using metal studs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Metal Studs Have Pre-Cut Openings for Running Electrical Wires<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Metal studs also come with channel openings in them to allow for electrical wires to be drawn through them. However, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/electrical\/plastic-electrical-box-vs-metal-electrical-box\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">electrical boxes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> for metal studs cost more than the ones available for wood studs. In addition, plastic grommets must be inserted in the metal stud openings to prevent chafing and damage to the electrical wires.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Metal Stud Framing is Easy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The installation of metal studs is also easy. Vertical metal studs are attached to metal floor and ceiling tracks, akin to bottom and top plates associated with wood stud framing. The metal wall studs are cut to size using aviation snips. The metal studs are fastened to the tracks using pan head screws. To ensure the walls are built perfectly plumb, a plumb ball should be used to make sure the top and bottom tracks are perfectly aligned with one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Metal Studs are Good Conductors of Cold Temperatures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Heat transfer, or should I say cold transfer, is another negative with metal studs. Metal studs are more thermally conductive.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4040\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Room-Addition-Bid-Sheet-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"Room Addition Bid Sheet\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Room-Addition-Bid-Sheet-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Room-Addition-Bid-Sheet-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Room-Addition-Bid-Sheet-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Room-Addition-Bid-Sheet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use this <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-bid-sheet\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">room addition checklist<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> to save time and money on your room addition project.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Thus cold temperatures can easily transfer through them, which can lead to moisture problems, which in turn can lead to potential rust concerns. In cases where metal studs are to be used on outside walls, polystyrene insulation should be used between the outside wall and the metal studs to provide a thermal barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So when undertaking a new home construction or remodeling project, take a close look at both types of wall studs. 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To further appreciate this advantage, just go to any large home improvement center and try to find a couple of dozen perfectly straight kiln dried wood studs from the wood crib.\u00a0 Good&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1953,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4361","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Metal Studs versus Wood Studs - HomeAdditionPlus.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/metal-studs-vs-wood-studs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Metal Studs versus Wood Studs - HomeAdditionPlus.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Pros and Cons of Wood and Metal Studs By Mark J. 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