10-20-2013, 04:46 PM
There is no such thing as 'typically used' in wood or steel. It depends on the design and associated loads. Most framing can be done with light gauge steel which does not require welding.
In steel there are choices available in both shape and thickness. A 2"x4" steel shape is stronger than a wood 2x4 depending on the gauge (thickness) of the steel. In most all instances steel is stronger and lighter than comparable sized wood... and it is straight, without defects and can be ordered cut precisely to length (minimal waste). All of our steel is ordered in from Honolulu.
I don't have time for a major tutorial on the subject. Do a little reading online. Home Depot sells light gauge steel studs.
Costs are fairly comparable.
In steel there are choices available in both shape and thickness. A 2"x4" steel shape is stronger than a wood 2x4 depending on the gauge (thickness) of the steel. In most all instances steel is stronger and lighter than comparable sized wood... and it is straight, without defects and can be ordered cut precisely to length (minimal waste). All of our steel is ordered in from Honolulu.
I don't have time for a major tutorial on the subject. Do a little reading online. Home Depot sells light gauge steel studs.
Costs are fairly comparable.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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