Metal Stud Framing Door Header

Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems.

Metal stud framing door header.

To make the door header the top of the door frame cut two 2x4s to the same length as the width of the original opening and nail them securely together. How to frame a door in metal walls. Metal walls framed with steel studs are practical in basements and utility rooms where water heaters and washing machines are installed. You will need to add 1 2 of plywood between the 2x4 s to get the right wall thickness of 3 1 2.

This is the actual thickness of a 2x4. Header tracks infill stud header members typical base anchorage use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at the jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes. Back to back header reduces web crippling reinforcement requirements. If you will be hanging cabinets or trim on a wall that s framed with metal studs install pieces of 3 4 inch plywood between the studs to provide a surface to screw into.

Cut the door header. Step 1 measure and mark the door jambs from the floor to the desired height of the header.