If you can t find steel studs at your home center or lumberyard check with suppliers that cater to builders look in the yellow pages under dry wall equipment and supplies.
Steel stud wall support.
3 2187 in w x 120 in l x 0 875 in d galvanized steel metal stud.
Some homes have steel studs which require specialty fasteners such as toggle bolts to support heavy items.
2 1 2 250s 3 1 2 350s 3 5 8 362s 4 400s 5 1 2 550s 6 600s 8 800s 10.
Like the size of the studs the spacing of metal studs has a major impact on the amount of support that the studs provide.
Clarkdietrich cold formed steel c studs general cold formed steel framing faqs general steel home construction faqs new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool clarkdietrich studs are made in a variety of flange widths to meet different applications.
Their unique rigid design and ease of installation makes them the preferred choice over conventional ponywall construction methods.
Item 61149 model 226707.
While nails and screws in wood studs will attract a magnet steel studs will have a stronger attraction along the entire height of the stud.
If you think your home might have steel studs you can check by running a magnet along a wall.