WOW William, I didn't mean to start a fire storm when I suggested using metal studs. Since you're in the lumber business what is your professional opinion on the primed finger joint 1x4's that the big box stores sell. I know it's KD'd, made from eastern white pine, is basically waterproof and seems to be stable. Other than that what can you tell us about it. Oh, and I like the fact that it's sold in 16' lengths and is reasonably priced. BTW I like the smell of sawdust also. I worked my teenage summers in a small sawmill in W Va..
Me at 17 at Bland's saw mill. Summer of 1961