Well, I have finally taken the plunge and decided to remodel my unfinished basement, very very slowly.
I have decided to start by drywalling the exterior wall before thinking about the layout of the interior. I may in the end just leave it as one large finished room.
I have started with 2x4 stud framing and my weapon of choice is metal.
I would like to know if there are any drawbacks with using metal instead of wood studs. So far there are just so many advantages from a DIY point of view I do not know why anyone would use wood. For example,
1) easier to transport (lighter) than wood
2) easier to cut than wood
3) pre-drilled holes for electrical and plumbing
4) probably cheaper than wood
5) no need for nail protection plates
6) Fireproof and more resistant to water and rot
Is this all too good to be true?
I have decided to start by drywalling the exterior wall before thinking about the layout of the interior. I may in the end just leave it as one large finished room.
I have started with 2x4 stud framing and my weapon of choice is metal.
I would like to know if there are any drawbacks with using metal instead of wood studs. So far there are just so many advantages from a DIY point of view I do not know why anyone would use wood. For example,
1) easier to transport (lighter) than wood
2) easier to cut than wood
3) pre-drilled holes for electrical and plumbing
4) probably cheaper than wood
5) no need for nail protection plates
6) Fireproof and more resistant to water and rot
Is this all too good to be true?