Easy to cut and fasten, metal studs tolerate moisture far better than wood. Dino Koukoudakis of Dino's Construction prefers using metal studs, because of their light weight and resistance to warping.

For centuries, building any house, and even many small commercial buildings, began with a frame of wood. But during the last decade, using steel studs to frame commercial buildings has increased and ...

The U.S. manufacturer of UltraSTEEL interior framing is retooling its factories in North America in hopes of forever changing the face of the humble steel stud. Because the product's cold-rolled, ...