Hardiebacker On Metal Studs??
 
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:44 PM   #1
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Hardiebacker On Metal Studs??

Okay everybody...

Just bid and landed a job in a condo here in Philly... It's a full bathroom remodel - really high end - but I'll just be handling the tiling end of it (as usual - I'd like to start getting some of that G.C. money...). The walls have metal studs and I need to know if any of you have experience with attaching Hardiebacker/ Permabase/ Wonderboard to metal studs? Any one that's easier than the other? What type of screws doI need? Anything to look out for, etc...

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Old 03-03-2008, 06:50 PM   #2
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Re: Hardiebacker On Metal Studs??

I hate metal studs! How's that for starters?

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:08 PM   #3
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They are called modified truss screws. Make sure you get the self drillers.
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they need to be approve for hardy backer usually creamic coated or galvanized
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Awesome fellas - keep it coming!
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Re: Hardiebacker On Metal Studs??

ITW Rock-On screws

http://www.itwbuildex.com/catpdf1/rockon-backeron.pdf

http://www.itwbuildex.com/rockon.htm
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