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Excuse me as this may be a stupid question, but are there difference's in steel studs that I need to be aware of? I found 25 on CL for $20 bucks and they were extra for a wall in a basement. That's all I know about them. Seems like a decent price but as I'm not at this stage yet so I wasn't sure if I needed a specific type or thickness. The oven will be built in a cold climate if that makes any difference. Thanks.
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Re: Steel Stud Question
watch out for super-light weight studs. Most of the studs you get from hardware stores (in my experience) are around 25 gauge. 25 gauge studs should be used for non-load bearing applications.
An oven with a walled enclosure is a load bearing application. Shingles, tar paper, cement board, and people ( if you ever have reason to go climbing on the roof) are all heavy.
I recommend 18 gauge or 20 gauge as a minimum.
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Or double them up to make them twice as strong. Of course that is if they are free or reasonably inexpensive. Never look a gift horse in da mouth!Comment
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How many studs do you need for the design of your enclosure? You will certainly need twice that number....Mix these stud in with the studs you buy elsewhere. I would have no problem using them. The roof of your enclosure is relatively light weight.
Lee B.
DFW area, Texas, USA
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