Metal stud prices are still on the rise as of December 2023. Large manufacturers like ClarkDeitrich, Marino/WARE announce metal Stud prices increases. This is because steel mills like Nucor already are increasing their pricing and moving out production deadlines. The American Steel index has been trending up since mid October. Our prices for the next month are below.
Drywall Metal Stud Prices Per Linear Foot
20 gauge (23 mil EQ20)
3 5/8″ Stud
362S125-23
$0.63
3 5/8″ Track
362T125-23
$0.58
6″ Stud
600S125-23
$0.83
6″ Track
600T125-23
$0.79
25 Gauge (18 mil)
3 5/8″ Stud
362S125-18
$0.51
3 5/8″ Track
362T125-18
$0.47
6″ Stud
600S125-18
$0.67
6″ Track
600T125-18
$0.63
Structural Metal Stud Prices Per Linear Foot
14 gauge (68 mil)
3 5/8″ Stud
362S162-68
$2.18
3 5/8″ Track
362T200-68
$2.18
6″ Stud
600S162-68
$2.86
6″ Track
600T200-68
$2.86
8″ Stud
800S162-68
$3.40
8″ Track
800T200-68
$3.40
10″ Stud
1000S162-68
$4.01
10″ Track
1000T200-68
$4.01
12″ Stud
1200S162-68
$4.56
12″ Track
1200T200-68
$4.56
16 gauge (54 mil)
3 5/8″ Stud
362S162-54
$1.67
3 5/8″ Track
362T200-54
$1.67
6″ Stud
600S162-54
$2.17
6″ Track
600T200-54
$2.17
8″ Stud
800S162-54
$2.57
8″ Track
800T200-54
$2.57
10″ Stud
1000S162-54
$3.02
10″ Track
1000T200-54
$3.02
12″ Stud
1200S162-54
$3.43
12″ Track
1200T200-54
$3.43
18 gauge (43 mil)
3 5/8″ Stud
362S162-43
$1.32
3 5/8″ Track
362T200-43
$1.32
6″ Stud
600S162-43
$1.71
6″ Track
600T200-43
$1.71
8″ Stud
800S162-43
$2.02
8″ Track
800T200-43
$2.02
10″ Stud
1000S162-43
$2.37
10″ Track
1000T200-43
$2.37
12″ Stud
1200S162-43
$2.69
12″ Track
1200T200-43
$2.69
Building on a Budget: Metal or Wood Framing – Cost Comparison
As of December 2023, a 2-inch by 6-inch by 20-foot pressure-treated piece of structural wooden framing is priced at around $20.48, whereas a comparable 20-foot, 18-gauge metal stud costs $34.20. If you’re considering a higher-quality alternative, now might be an opportune time to explore the possibility of constructing a metal house. Presently, wood is available at a cost roughly 40% lower, even when using pre-cut materials. However, labor expenses for metal framing are expected to be 10-20% higher. Metal becomes a more competitive choice when utilized in a prefabricated manner, such as in the assembly of wall panels, allowing for house construction at less than $100 per square foot. Nevertheless, wood continues to offer a more economical initial construction cost when it is a suitable option. It is both more cost-effective and user-friendly, albeit susceptible to fire, rot, pests, warping, and shrinkage. Conversely, metal is more straight, uniform, and resistant to rot, but it comes at a higher cost and poses greater challenges during the construction process.
Competitive Service Areas
We provide shipping services across the entire United States and Internationally, with our manufacturing facility situated in New Iberia, Louisiana. While our main focus is on serving the Southern States (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida), we have the capability to ship our products to any location within the United States. Our shipping options include competitive rates and the possibility of convenient pick-up arrangements.
A interior buildout in Rio Hondo, TX, US using US Frame Factory Studs.
