Ian Gills Senior Robin Hood Guy Messages 2,743 Reaction score 4 Points 0 Location USA Apr 3, 2009 #1 Well, I am almost finished framing the outside walls. Soon, I will need to start framing around metal joists and other obstructions. Can I use the narrow metal studs to make soffits?
Well, I am almost finished framing the outside walls. Soon, I will need to start framing around metal joists and other obstructions. Can I use the narrow metal studs to make soffits?
GabeS Remodel Contractor Messages 293 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Brooklyn NY Apr 3, 2009 #2 yes. There are perfect for that purpose. I use 2x2 metal studs for soffits all the time. Support them nicely though or use track whick is sturdier.
yes. There are perfect for that purpose. I use 2x2 metal studs for soffits all the time. Support them nicely though or use track whick is sturdier.
GabeS Remodel Contractor Messages 293 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Brooklyn NY Apr 3, 2009 #3 If you get creative, there is a whole lot you can do with metal studs and tracks. Everytime I see someone different working with the material, they are always doing something with the track that I haven't seen before. It's pretty amazing.
If you get creative, there is a whole lot you can do with metal studs and tracks. Everytime I see someone different working with the material, they are always doing something with the track that I haven't seen before. It's pretty amazing.
Ian Gills Senior Robin Hood Guy Messages 2,743 Reaction score 4 Points 0 Location USA Apr 3, 2009 #4 Thanks GabeS. Perfect timing, because I am just about to pop out and buy some now!
GabeS Remodel Contractor Messages 293 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Brooklyn NY Apr 3, 2009 #5 don't forget to buy some zippy screws.
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Apr 5, 2009 #6 screws Also known as "assembly screws".
GabeS Remodel Contractor Messages 293 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Brooklyn NY Apr 5, 2009 #7 Probably more people know them as zippy screws.