What is the going rate for metal stud framing?

Clients can expect to pay between $5 and $10 per square foot of the project or $10 – $30 per linear foot. Normally, the larger a project is, the lower the cost per unit.

Are metal studs cheaper than wood?

Cost-effective: While never as cheap as wood, steel studs are now only about 30-percent more expensive than wood studs. Lightweight: Steel studs are lighter to carry and store than wood because they are hollow.

What is the smallest metal stud size?

For Wall Framing A 600S metal stud measures 6 inches on its web, or long face. Thus a metal stud taking the place of a two-by-four measures 1 5/8 by 4 inches, and a two-by-six, 1 5/8 by 6 inches — slightly fatter but the same depth as their wood equivalents.

How do I estimate metal studs?

Determine how far apart the steel studs will be located and divide the linear feet of the perimeter by that number. Steel studs are typically located 16 inches apart so divide the perimeter in inches by 16. If the perimeter is 60 feet, or 720 inches, then 45 steel studs will be needed.

Are metal studs stronger than wood studs?

For instance, wood studs are stronger than metal studs, and are able to support more weight without being compromised. They are also longer-lasting and easier to cut as well. On the negative side, wood studs are more expensive than steel and can be harder to install, requiring many different tools.

How much weight can metal studs support?

The axial load, or load weight limit, for metal studs varies widely. An 8-foot, 3-1/2-inch metal stud, for instance, may support over 2,000 pounds, while a 16-foot stud of the same width will support as little as 400 pounds.

Where is frametek steel located in Southern California?

A California metal stud manufacturer with sales through distributors in the Western U.S. Frametek Steel, based in the center of Southern California, manufactures interior and exterior framing products and accessories and is a part of Harbor Pipe and Steel, the largest privately-owned steel service center on the west coast.

Who is frametek and what do they do?

Frametek is an authorized manufacturer of the PrimeStud ™ drywall framing system. We sell exclusively through distributors, supplying product to all of California and the western United States including Hawaii with company-owned and -operated vehicles and common carriers.

Where can I find the primestud framing system?

PrimeStud™ Drywall Framing System is listed in the report of ICC-Evaluation Service ESR-3503. This package contains structural properties and span table for all non-composite studs and track based on the AISI S100-07. Composite design table for the studs based on ICC-ES AC86 testing is included in the ICC-ES ESR-3503.

What kind of studs are used for light gauge framing?

PrimeStud™ and PrimeTrack™ proprietary EQ products for light-gauge framing are interior non-load-bearing steel members. The studs are roll-formed in a “C” shape with hemmed return lips and an offset (planking) in the web. The hemmed returns provide additional safety during handling light-gauge framing materials.