In addition to the wood studs (or their steel screws) that all stud finders locate, some also differentiate between other hidden objects, like metal pipes and live wiring. These multifunctional ...

However, the iPhone’s built-in magnetometer does allow apps to locate metal wall studs, nails, screws or any ferromagnetic material—meaning it also won't work on some types of stainless steel.

Plus, steel studs take longer to cut and screw than wood, resulting in higher labor costs. Panelizing the wall sections in a mass-production, factory environment, however, cuts the cost of on-site ...

They install on metal studs 67% more quickly than other methods, the company claims. These bracket boxes have patented gripping teeth, which eliminate the need to use fasteners and tools to ...

Since steel is such a good thermal conductor, cold zones can develop on interior wall surfaces during winter wherever studs extend through the wall structure from outside to inside. I’ve heard ...