Metal Stud & Track

What is a Stud Wall?

A stud wall is a non-load-bearing wall commonly installed to divide spaces within a building. It’s also known as a partition wall or a stud and track wall after the main components that go into its construction.

Stud walls were traditionally made of wood. However, metal stud framing systems are now frequently being used thanks to their lightweight and resilient materials offering ease of construction, longevity, and often lower prices.

Similar to stud walls, metal wall linings are designed to provide an internal finish to external walls, while MF ceiling systems also perform a similar job and are constructed in much the same way.

We stock a wide range of metal stud partition wall supplies, available in bulk at great trade prices. No matter the job, you’ll find all the studs, tracks, screws, batts and more right here.

Uses for Stud Walls

Stud walls are hugely common in both domestic and commercial properties. Because they are more customisable than load-bearing walls, metal stud walls play a crucial role in creating rooms and influencing the shape of a building, which can change how it feels for those who use it every day.

• More Rooms – The most common use of a stud wall is to divide an existing room into two, creating more individual spaces in a building.
• More Privacy – Buildings can use partition walls to create personal spaces, such as offices, meeting rooms or bedrooms.
• Product Displays – Retail spaces can use stud walls to create more wall space for products to be displayed, and also control the flow of foot traffic.
• Less Noise – Some choose to install a partial stud wall that helps with privacy and also reduces the sound from things such as appliances.

Key Components of Stud Wall Frames

Stud and track walls are very easy to construct, which makes them such a popular option for both domestic and commercial properties. Stud walls are generally made up of four main components that come together to create a skeletal frame:

1. A ceiling plate
2. A floor plate
3. Vertical studs
4. Horizontal braces or tracks

If building a metal stud wall, you will also need screws, snips, pliers, tape measures and more to make sure everything is installed correctly and provides a solid frame. You may also want to add insulation, such as acoustic insulation, before fitting the plasterboard finish.

Here at Fastbuild, we stock all this equipment and more. With a large stock for bulk purchases at great trade prices, you don’t need to look anywhere else for your stud partition wall needs.

Browse our complete collection of metal stud and track products today to find everything you need for your next job.