Q: What is the difference between metal and wood framing?

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Q: How many studs are in a 20-foot wall?

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Q: How much does it cost to install drywall with a metal frame?

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

Cascadia Custom Framing, Inc.

Cascadia Custom Framing, Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

7 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"They did an excellent job after quickly coming to make the estimate and scheduling it within 2 days."

Linda S on August 2022

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"They did an excellent job after quickly coming to make the estimate and scheduling it within 2 days."

Linda S on August 2022

Modern Outdoor Builders LLC

Modern Outdoor Builders LLC

Customers say: Quick response

3 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional and on time service. Would recommend to anyone looking for help with their dreams. "

Jesse L on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional and on time service. Would recommend to anyone looking for help with their dreams. "

Jesse L on March 2025

PDM Carpenter, Inc.

868 113th Street South

PDM Carpenter, Inc.

868 113th Street South

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very reliable and knowledgeable."

Russ S on October 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very reliable and knowledgeable."

Russ S on October 2021

Meer Wood

Meer Wood

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

47 local quotes requested

Since 1998, I have been woodworking, making and installing cabinets and various types of woodwork, installing doors, windows, and locks, and assembling home furniture, beds, etc. I finally decided to start my own business and appreciate your trust and support in proving my professionalism.

"Mr. Wood did a great job with the kitchen drawer and was very professional."

Ru-Han Y on October 2025

Since 1998, I have been woodworking, making and installing cabinets and various types of woodwork, installing doors, windows, and locks, and assembling home furniture, beds, etc. I finally decided to start my own business and appreciate your trust and support in proving my professionalism.

"Mr. Wood did a great job with the kitchen drawer and was very professional."

Ru-Han Y on October 2025

Madera Construction

Madera Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

12 local quotes requested

Small framing/ rough carpentry company with 7 years experience. We specialize in new residential construction and remodel. Also do deck framing and unit additions. We strive for quality work and making sure our clients are satisfied with the job.

"Working with Sergio was a good experience."

Mr P on June 2022

Small framing/ rough carpentry company with 7 years experience. We specialize in new residential construction and remodel. Also do deck framing and unit additions. We strive for quality work and making sure our clients are satisfied with the job.

"Working with Sergio was a good experience."

Mr P on June 2022

Longhorn Remodeling llc

1215 S FIR ST

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Longhorn Remodeling llc

1215 S FIR ST

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5 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Longhorn Remodeling LLC s committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Fusion Builders

Fusion Builders

Emergency services offered

Fusion Builders is a licensed and insured general contractor serving homeowners across Washington State. We specialize in home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions, ADUs, roofing, and flooring. Our team is known for quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and reliable service. From remodels to new builds, Fusion Builders delivers lasting results that fit your vision, on time and on budget

"The job was done with care, it was professional and everyone was very kind and helpful it it was a pleasure bro to get to know them and work with them I can't thank them enough"

Dylan P on October 2025

Fusion Builders is a licensed and insured general contractor serving homeowners across Washington State. We specialize in home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions, ADUs, roofing, and flooring. Our team is known for quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and reliable service. From remodels to new builds, Fusion Builders delivers lasting results that fit your vision, on time and on budget

"The job was done with care, it was professional and everyone was very kind and helpful it it was a pleasure bro to get to know them and work with them I can't thank them enough"

Dylan P on October 2025

2FL Enterprises, LLC

2267 E 14th Street

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2FL Enterprises, LLC

2267 E 14th Street

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569 local quotes requested

Free onsite estimate

At 2FL we set our standards of quality, customer service, and value to the highest degree and we have the ratings and reviews to prove it! 2FL windows and siding has recently introduced a revolutionary new patented replacement window installation and products that withstand hurricane force wind driven rain. 2FLs process passes the stringent pressure tests required for condominium owners without replacing costly siding or installing exterior trim. Our reputation for quality products and engineered installations is unparalleled in the industry because we integrate the windows to the siding to create a secure building envelope. Our lifetime no leak guarantee on replacement windows and siding will guarantee you protection for a lifetime. VPI, Cascade, Certainteed, James Hardie, Malarkey, Kaycan, Vinyl siding, Fiber cement siding, vinyl windows, wood siding, Composition roofing, Metal roofing, flat roofing Window replacement, siding installation, roofing installation, gutters Listings should read 2FL Windows and Siding.

Evergreen Home Exteriors

11507 Steele St S

3.76(

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Evergreen Home Exteriors

11507 Steele St S

3.76(

17

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Customers say: Quality work

2448 local quotes requested

27 years of experience

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023

Honest Home Solutions

4001 S 12th St

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2

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Honest Home Solutions

4001 S 12th St

5.00(

2

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

1089 local quotes requested

When you need an exterior remodeling contractor to help enhance the curb appeal and functionality of your home, Honest Home Solutions is the team you can count on to deliver the quality service experience you deserve. Offering the best materials and products in the industry, we go above and beyond to ensure your home has the finest solutions possible. From siding and roofing to custom decks and windows, our remodeling experts can help with all your exterior projects with the professionalism and attention to detail you can trust

"The deck built off my back porch is amazing. On time cost effective just all around happy."

Tony D on February 2024

When you need an exterior remodeling contractor to help enhance the curb appeal and functionality of your home, Honest Home Solutions is the team you can count on to deliver the quality service experience you deserve. Offering the best materials and products in the industry, we go above and beyond to ensure your home has the finest solutions possible. From siding and roofing to custom decks and windows, our remodeling experts can help with all your exterior projects with the professionalism and attention to detail you can trust

"The deck built off my back porch is amazing. On time cost effective just all around happy."

Tony D on February 2024

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