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      "name": "Should I use wood or metal studs for interior wall framing?",
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        "text": "Wood framing is standard for residential renovations because it is easy to modify and secures heavy cabinets, while metal studs offer fire resistance and stay perfectly straight. Traditional 2x4 wood studs provide sturdy anchoring for hanging heavy drywall, upper kitchen cabinets, and interior doors. Metal framing is lightweight, resists insect damage, and will not warp or rot, making it popular in dry interior basements. However, using metal studs often requires inserting wood blocking wherever you plan to mount wall hung shelving, televisions, or heavy bathroom vanities. Choosing between them often comes down to moisture exposure and what fixtures you need the wall to support.",
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        "description": "Wood framing provides superior support for cabinets and heavy doors, while metal studs resist moisture, rot, and warping in basement partition walls."
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  "description": "Wood framing provides superior support for cabinets and heavy doors, while metal studs resist moisture, rot, and warping in basement partition walls."
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