metal studs

[pmarc]

Where can you buy metal studs, metal track and related for outdoor kitchen framing? thanx.

re: not pre-fabricated

[gdest]

Re: metal studs

I would try Home Depot or Lowes.

Gary

[pmarc]

Re: metal studs

What way is there to estimate hardware costs (as a percentage of lumber) by rule of thumb for this kind of project: Lumber framing for outdoor kitchen island.

Also, what's the cheapest item I can use to raise wooden posts off a concrete slab? Prefer a metal item? thanx

[christo]

Re: metal studs

look for a drywall supply company. they offer different guage metal. I got some pretty hefty guage metal for my roof.

Christo

[Neil2]

Re: metal studs

"Also, what's the cheapest item I can use to raise wooden posts off a concrete slab? Prefer a metal item? thanx"

Look for one of these (post base):