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  "name": "What is steel-stud framing and where is it typically used?",
  "description": "Steel-stud framing uses galvanized steel members instead of lumber to construct durable, fire-resistant, and straight interior walls and load-bearing structures",
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        "text": "Steel-stud framing uses cold-formed, galvanized steel tracks and studs instead of traditional lumber to build walls, partitions, and ceilings. It is non-combustible, perfectly straight, and resistant to termites, rot, and moisture damage. Light-gauge steel is widely used for interior commercial partition walls, while heavy-gauge structural steel handles load-bearing exterior framing. Unlike wood, steel will not warp, twist, or shrink over time, which prevents drywall popping and nail pops down the line. It creates a dimensionally stable framework that works well for both commercial buildouts and modern residential interiors.",
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