P pzaczek New Member Joined Jan 30, 2012 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Jan 30, 2012 #1 Want to finish my basement. Should I use wood or steel studs?
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 Jan 30, 2012 #2 Just my opinion; Steel does not absorb moisture and makes for a straighter wall because they are uniform in the manufacturing process.
Just my opinion; Steel does not absorb moisture and makes for a straighter wall because they are uniform in the manufacturing process.
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Jan 30, 2012 #3 What ever you choose put something between that and concrete, tar paper, poly or sill gasket. Most of our work is with wood and a perfer it but I don't think steel is a problem.
What ever you choose put something between that and concrete, tar paper, poly or sill gasket. Most of our work is with wood and a perfer it but I don't think steel is a problem.