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  "name": "Should interior walls in a steel home be framed with wood or metal studs?",
  "description": "Both work well. Wood studs simplify hanging heavy cabinets and trim, while light-gauge steel studs eliminate warping, rot, and termite concerns.",
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        "text": "Interior partition walls in a metal building can be framed with either traditional wood studs or light-gauge metal studs. Because clear-span steel buildings carry roof loads on outer frames, interior walls are non-load-bearing curtain walls. A practical tradeoff to consider: wood studs are familiar to finish carpenters and simplify hanging heavy cabinetry, shelving, and wall-mounted appliances. Metal studs will not warp, rot, or attract pests, but they require backing plates or wood blocking for wall-hung items. Many owners choose wood framing for interior layouts to simplify finish work while enjoying the exterior steel shell durability.",
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