using metal studs

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Joseph Fusco
www.fusco-verga-const.com

Glad you asked! Steel studs are great to work with. They come is sizes similar to wood studs - 2x4 and 2x2. The studs fit into tracks called C-Channels.
You need two sizes of drywall screws - 7/16 panhead to attach studs to the track
and 1-1/4" to attach wood and drywall to the steel.
The tracks are screwed into the joists using 1 1/2" drywall screws. The bottom track is glued and nailed to the concrete floor. Use a power driver - uses .22 caliber to drive special nails. I borrowed one but Lowes has them for about $30. The alternative is to drill a hole thru track and floor and drive two 16 penny nails ito the hole.
Then insert the stud and twist to get into tracks. One 7/16" screw at top and one at bottom and that stud is in place.
Cut the studs with aviator snips and/or a metal cutting blade in your saw.
I framed my basement in half the time and 2/3 the cost of wood studs.
Any questions e-mail me.
Good luck.