How easy is it to build a stud wall?

27col

It is definitely one of the easier DIY projects. Especially if you use tapered edge board and tape the joins. If you want to provide some light for the corridor/hall then you could build in some high level glassed areas to get some "borrowed light". If the line of the wall is at right angles to the ceiling joists then the fixings for the top plate can easily be located by means of a bradawl as ormus suggests. If the wall is parallel to the ceiling joists then you will have to fix some blocks between then in order to provide a fixing for the top plate. Fix the top plate first and then drop a plumb line down to locate the position on the floor for the sole plate. Follow the advice on this thread and you won't go wrong. Its a good place to hide a time capsule as well. If you have got any kids they will love the idea.

Plasterer

27col wrote: »

It is definitely one of the easier DIY projects. Especially if you use tapered edge board and tape the joins. If you want to provide some light for the corridor/hall then you could build in some high level glassed areas to get some "borrowed light". If the line of the wall is at right angles to the ceiling joists then the fixings for the top plate can easily be located by means of a bradawl as ormus suggests. If the wall is parallel to the ceiling joists then you will have to fix some blocks between then in order to provide a fixing for the top plate. Fix the top plate first and then drop a plumb line down to locate the position on the floor for the sole plate. Follow the advice on this thread and you won't go wrong. Its a good place to hide a time capsule as well. If you have got any kids they will love the idea.

Like the time capsule thing, done it loads of times, hammers, stanley knives, padsaws etc. Not mine of course, the guy they sent from the agencys that no one gets on with LOL

wallbash

Never tried , the metal method .
quote.. Lighter, quicker, easier.

In my defence, a length of CLS is not that heavy
DIY can/will/ should take longer ... its a hobby not a job

Easier ??? I dont know but a standard Wooden structure is not rocket science
( if I can ... you can)

How does the costs compare ?

Plasterer

I can carry 40 lengths of metal stud upstairs to a job, wouldn't fancy carrying 40 lengths of canadian lumber stock (CLS) at once though :rotfl:
As for price, its cheaper, one stud between £2 and £3.
you can cut metal studs to size with tin snips, just offer up and snip. (not a lot of measuring needed, then just tack it into the top and bottom furrings with Tek screws. Also no beed to carry chop saws onto the job. On new builds its not very often you would use CLS for partitions. Mostly metal stud. However around your door frame you have to put timber inside the studs surrounding the door frame to strengthen for the weight of the door.
Hope this helps. :beer:
PS WALLBASH, nothing you've said is wrong, i'm just offering advice on another option that GRZ could use.
All the best.

wallbash

Its always good to hear from those that 'do it' for a living .
But I have to defend my position

quote its cheaper, one stud between £2 and £3. so its the same price as CLS??
also is that our retail price or your discount price ??

Quote I can carry 40 lengths of metal stud upstairs to a job, wouldn't fancy carrying 40 lengths etc

How big is our DIY wall ??:rotfl:

Is it easy to buy metal stud i.e can i buy 'small amounts ' off the shelf from
BQ/Wicks/Homebase . screw fix etc
Having a little trouble sourcing 'metal stud' wots the proper tech term please.

See :eek: another problem with the pro's , they have their own language

Hoping we all give as much encouragement and advice to those seeking help .
Ps .... we want to know how GRZ gets on.

Plasterer

Just trying to show how much Easier it is to work with (carry 40) , obviously I do this for a living. Anyway metal stud isnt workmans slang, its what it is called. go to google and type in "walls and ceilings international ltd" and have a look. They are the best and cheapest. Let me know what you think.

wallbash

Posh web site !

Yes its cheaper , but you have to get it delivered ?

isnt workmans slang, but it is as the webpage starts calling it C section / A section / U section etc etc.

Also , you could over order, would use on next job . But as a one off :eek:
cant under order , wall not finished , over order and you get left with the stuff.

Also suggested site must have been busy , lots of 'out of stock'


Many thanks , always willing to learn
But would I go heavy metal ??? perhaps too set in my ways.

Plasterer

U section - Shaped like a U this goes on the floor and the ceiling for "studs" to sit in. Studs also called C Section.... yep you guessed it, shaped like a C. It is made like this so that when you put it in the tracks (U Sections)you can squeeze it and its easier to put in and easy to cut lightweight etc etc. Simples (Has to be, we that use it arn't exactly Rocket scientists (Quote) Seriously though it is a peice of cake, mind after you put miles of the stuff up it can do your nut in...... :rolleyes:

Grz.26

Small DIY job, length will be approx 10 ft, thats all, I feel more confident with a bit of wood I think.

Plasterer

Go for it, you'l be fine. :beer: