Gotta Know How to Work with Metal/Steel Studs

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal reported that the cost of lumber has increased from approximately $200.00 per board foot to over $ 270.00 per board foot since the first of the year. That's a 32% increase. This is due to a shortage of ready inventory floored by lumber manufacturers. This increase in cost, coupled with the shortage, as well as an industry move to more "Green" building standards (Leed® Certification) is taking us deeper and deeper into the world of Steel / Metal Studs.