Steel studs are gaining popularity especially for non load bearing walls and are required in some firewalls.
Steel stud wall.
If your steel stud wall seems flimsy keep in mind that it gains full rigidity once drywall or sheathing is applied.
They should be spaced every 8 inches 20 3 cm along edges where two sheets meet on a stud and 12 inches 30 5 cm on centers located.
Hang drywall or sheathing using 1 1 4 in.
Self tapping drywall screws spaced every 8 in.
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If your steel stud wall seems flimsy keep in mind that it gains full rigidity once drywall or sheathing is applied.
Hang drywall or sheathing using 1 1 4 inch 3 1 cm self tapping drywall screws.