Metal Stud vs. Wood Stud Framing

[Studio11Eleven]

I am working on a project right now that is pretty simple in plan. It is a stage, which has a balcony on the second floor and clock tower above the balcony. The stage is 3'-0" above ground level, the second floor is at 19'-0" above FF, and the eave of the clock tower is at 42'-6". The dimensions in plan are 23'-0" x 23'-0" for the main stage building. There are 4 nearly identical buildings, two on each side of the main stage, that are 16'-0" x 16'-0". Each of these buildings is essentially four walls with a roof.

I have the plans, elevations, and sections drawn up as if it were a metal stud building. I would like to get more insight on if the metal studs are necessary/if wood would be more economic, and if there needs to me more structure to the building other than the framing and roof.

Thanks!

[pmgca]

Studio11Eleven,

the first thing you should check is what is signed in your building permit. Other than this, you should check with the engineer and / or the BD

Keep in mind that this Forum is intended to provide help the DIY users, for DIY questions
Certainly, solving issues with calculations / structures or number of studs don't qualify as a DIY problem . As a professional, you know that in these situations, you should check with an engineer, right?....

[Studio11Eleven]

I understand that this is intended for DIY's, which is the case here. I'm drawing everything up before building, and my situation does not require following building permits or ordinances. I would move forward with either the wood or the metal studs if I can get confirmation from someone who may have the experience in construction. Thanks.

[chandler]

I have experience in construction, and I don't see how this size of structure won't need permits, nor how it won't fall under some sort of local ordinances. It is big. Almost like a city block. I don't care if it is just a "stage", there are pitfalls in building structures of this size.
Definitely get engineers involved in this, as they can put their **** on the line when it comes to liability.
I have built with both wood and metal, and find metal slower to fabricate, and considerably more expensive. I am old school and still don't trust metal studs for structural stability, which I am sure is unfounded. Just my opinion.

[pmgca]

Originally Posted by Studio11Eleven

if I can get confirmation from someone who may have the experience in construction.

I am an experienced (almost 29 years) Architect, and this is my advice--> check with an Engineer