Structual Repair with metal components

biggjb wrote:
This is more a theoretical question as I have not seen posts pertaining to using steel 2x4s to replace rotten wooden ones. My camper has some significant repairs and I thought about trying to incorporate metal frame components in order to reduce weight. I can see a problem if the wooden part only needs to be partially replaced, however, if the whole component requires replacement could one use a metal component in its place? Any thoughts would be welcome.

There will be almost no weight savings between metal suds and wood studs . There will be some difficulty using both in the same wall . Metal studs will transfer more heat and cold . Metal strapping and cleats at joints will greatly strengthen the wood framing and repairs . That's about 2 cents worth .