steel studs for wheelhouse?

[redhooks]

Anyone ever frame an icehouse w steel studs? Found some for a buck each and my bro thinks it'll work but am wondering if 2x2s would work better. Any thoughts on weight and strength? Thanks for any advice.

[iffwalleyes]

You might have condenstion issue with this unless you use a vapor barrier. If you are planning to do than than I would see an issue.

[c0untryf1sh3r]

I would go with the 2x2s or use 2x3s, granted the strength to weight ratio of steel studs is greater but personally I would rather use 2x3s, makes it easier to panel the inside and overall easier to work with. Just my 2 cents.

[dukhntr]

My friend used steel studs in his 8x16. The entire house was framed that way. The original plan was to use spray foam insulation, but he later changed and used 1.5" foam board. Now he has condensation issues. The roof drifs everywhere there is a screw. (It is not bad---just annoying). I also have an 8x16 but it is framed in 2x3. Yes, it is heavier. I used the same foam insulation and do not have condensation issues. We both have the same forced air furnace.

My friend says that if he were to build another house, he would spray foam it and put furring strips on the studs before finishing trhe inside. He believes this would eliminate the condensation issues.

Hope this helps.

dukhntr

[redhooks]

THanks for the input guys,I think I'll stick with the stick frame.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I used steel studs and furring strips. The steel is light weight and makes the build easy. I framed and put on the siding. Next step was taking it to a contractor for spray foam. The spray foam really made the house solid. Finally put in furring strips on the studs. Have had zero issues with moisture/condensation.

[BigGills]

So we built an 8x16 last yr with the steel studs, then used furring strips and then spray foamed it. Aluminum siding on walls and roof (also put rubber roof on as well). Everything turned out fantastic. Zero issues! Love it! Spend the xtra $$ on the spray foam for sure. Do not cut a corner here. This locks everything up and makes your house extremely rigid and effecient. Just my 2 cents...

[Sonicrunch]

The roof drifs everywhere there is a screw. (It is not bad---just annoying).

dukhntr

oofta he screwed the interior walls to the metal studs?

I think I would glue the walls to the studs if I did it.

[BigGills]

To Note: We used 3M Tape on the top and bottoms and an adhesive on the studs. Worked well.

[Sonicrunch]

atta boy. that's what I was thinking