Steel studs

[dusterdude]

Is it possible to use steel studs as an exterior wall on a 14x16 shed with a plywood floor?thanks

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[jack stand]

It is, it just makes fastening anything* to it a screw job and imho complicates things unnecessarily.
* sheathing, rafters/trusses, shelves, window's & doors, siding, etc.

 

[dusterdude]

Thanks,now this question.the studs that i can get at lowes are 25 gauge.will they suffice or do i need something heavier?

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[The Cobbler]

steel studs are not structural, not meant for load bearing walls .

 

[readhead]

You can get steel studs that will work for structural use but you will need to go to a supply house. They are used for load bearing walls in commercial work every day. Wood will probably be cheaper and faster for a shed.

 

[dusterdude]

Thanks guys,gives me something to ponder

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[jack stand]

Thanks,now this question.the studs that i can get at lowes are 25 gauge.will they suffice or do i need something heavier?

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Yeah 25 ga is interior partition wall material. They have plenty of structural ga. materials but I do not know what you need. I would only guess that it would be 11-14 ga., even less fun to screw into

 

[dusterdude]

I hear ya,it would seem ill be using wood studs.thanks for all your help js

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