I know nothing. Gratefully receiving all views on this choice. Economy, time, sound, etc., ..., ...
Sheet metal is about 3 more bucks per meter but in return offers significantly faster installation. Gyproc's XR studs are spot on or Danos Rdb studs.... These are somewhat better than traditional steel studs in terms of sound... Steel studs greatly facilitate electrical wiring.... Also, steel is better from a sound perspective...
Wood has its advantages but I prefer sheet metal... which can, however, require a bit more from a novice.
Wood has its advantages but I prefer sheet metal... which can, however, require a bit more from a novice.
Thanks for the tips... I will probably try both options when the time comes. Wood is preferable around doors and other openings, right?
In production, if you install double plasterboard, a special technique is used. For example, if you use a 70 steel stud, you screw a 95 wood stud against it. The first layer of plasterboard is attached to the 95 stud, and the next layer over the 95 stud.LinaoMarkus said:
Why on earth do they do that? Quite simple, take a look at where the hole in a door frame is located; it's almost exactly placed between the inner plasterboard and the stud if you use a 70 stud around... With a 95 stud, you have 13 mm to spare... Did I explain it clearly? If you use wooden studs, you can use a 95 board or plywood...
Crystal clear... except for the part about the hole in the karmen. Maybe it relates to the fact that I've never installed a door and don't know how the karmen is constructed !??!
I built a wall with metal studs last year; it was really fun. A bit like Meccano!
However, I was inexperienced and made a blunder. I went to a cheap building supply store without knowledgeable staff. They sent me home with studs, tracks, screws, and insulation. Once home, I realized the insulation was for wood studs and therefore too narrow for steel studs. So I went back with the insulation to exchange it, but they hadn't considered that they were different, so they only sold insulation for wood studs. Then I went to the cheap building supply store next door and received the confident response that "it's the same insulation regardless of the studs," then I went to the expensive building supply store and was told that no one uses 95-studs with cc60, so I had to make a special order for insulation.
Make sure to get items that fit together at once! If you need help with what to buy, go to a building supply store with knowledgeable staff!
However, I was inexperienced and made a blunder. I went to a cheap building supply store without knowledgeable staff. They sent me home with studs, tracks, screws, and insulation. Once home, I realized the insulation was for wood studs and therefore too narrow for steel studs. So I went back with the insulation to exchange it, but they hadn't considered that they were different, so they only sold insulation for wood studs. Then I went to the cheap building supply store next door and received the confident response that "it's the same insulation regardless of the studs," then I went to the expensive building supply store and was told that no one uses 95-studs with cc60, so I had to make a special order for insulation.
Make sure to get items that fit together at once! If you need help with what to buy, go to a building supply store with knowledgeable staff!
sometimes I use a mix...works very well 
u-profile at the bottom and top.otherwise wooden studs..
u-profile at the bottom and top.otherwise wooden studs..