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JimtheCoder
on June 27, 2023
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Sears offered complete houses in large DIY kits
"It would be tough to offer the same kind of kit in this day and age given the difference in building material back then compared to now."
I see a lot of houses going up around here using metal studs...
andrew_
on June 27, 2023
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totally. metal studs are widely used in commercial construction as well. you'll also see metal studs in finished basements instead of wood furring strips. they're used where they're a good fit, and if the region and conditions there support it.
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I see a lot of houses going up around here using metal studs...