The Formetal Company, LLC

Buy metal studs in Virginia & West Virginia

Steel Stud and Track for Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the Mountain State

Framers and drywall contractors in Virginia and West Virginia can buy metal studs direct from The Formetal Company, a USA-owned steel stud and track manufacturer making cold-formed steel framing since 1959. We ship to job sites from Ashburn to Virginia Beach and from Martinsburg to Huntington.

Northern Virginia is one of the busiest data center markets anywhere, Richmond and Hampton Roads keep adding apartments and commercial space, and West Virginia’s hospitals, schools, and universities need framing that holds up. Get USA-made drywall studs, structural steel studs, and metal track at manufacturer-direct pricing. See our Steel Stud & Track Pricing or use the Metal Stud Pricing Calculator.

Why Metal Framing Works in Virginia & West Virginia

  • Made for data centers. Tall walls, deflection at the deck, and fast schedules are where steel shines. See how we support data center metal stud framing.
  • Handles mountain winters and coastal humidity. Steel studs don’t shrink, swell, or twist, from the Blue Ridge to the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Non-combustible. Metal stud framing is the standard for fire-rated walls in offices, schools, and hospitals.
  • Termite-proof and mold-resistant. Nothing to rot, nothing for pests to eat.
  • Faster installs. Custom-cut lengths cut labor and scrap.

 

Framing in Hampton Roads or on the Eastern Shore? Salt air changes what you should order. Exterior and coastal jobs typically call for G90 galvanized studs — see our coastal framing guide.

USA-Made Steel Stud and Track for Virginia & West Virginia

Every steel stud and track we sell is manufactured at our plant in Forest Park, Georgia. Our full line of light gauge steel framing includes:

  • Drywall metal studs and track (non-structural) for interior walls, soffits, and ceilings, including our 20GA EQ stud
  • Structural steel studs and track for curtain walls, load-bearing walls, and tall partitions
  • Gauges from 25 gauge through 10 gauge, in web depths from 1-5/8″ to 12″
  • Custom lengths up to 56 feet, cut to your wall heights so your crew isn’t cutting on site
  • Framing accessories: slotted deflection track, angle, furring (hat) channel, cold-rolled channel, RC1 channel, and flat strap — see our Framing Accessories Pricing
  • Galvanized coatings in G60 and G90

 

Not sure what to order? Our guide to steel stud gauges, mils, and designations breaks down what the numbers on your drawings mean. You can also browse the full Products page, pull product submittals, or check steel stud and track pricing online.

Metal Framing Clips, Connectors & Fasteners for Virginia & West Virginia

Studs and track are only part of the wall. Our online Clips & Fasteners Store carries cold-formed steel connectors from ClarkDietrich, The Steel Network, and Simpson Strong-Tie, so you can get your metal studs and your clips from one supplier. Shop by connection type:

 

Prefer to shop by brand? Visit our Vendors page.

Metal Studs Delivered Across Virginia & West Virginia

We ship steel stud and track by freight to job sites across both states, including:

Virginia

  • Northern Virginia – Ashburn, Leesburg, Manassas, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Sterling
  • Richmond Region – Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Fredericksburg
  • Hampton Roads – Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk
  • Western & Southwest Virginia – Roanoke, Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Bristol

 

West Virginia

  • Kanawha Valley – Charleston, South Charleston
  • North Central – Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg
  • Eastern Panhandle – Martinsburg, Charles Town
  • Western WV – Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling
  • Southern WV – Beckley, Bluefield

 

Delivery is priced per order, so request a quote with your job site address. Working farther south? See our North Carolina page.

Why Virginia and West Virginia Contractors Buy Metal Studs Direct

  • Manufacturer-direct pricing with no distributor markup
  • Custom-cut lengths that save labor and cut scrap
  • Over 65 years of making steel stud and track (since 1959)
  • Real people who know metal framing — talk to our sales team about your project
  • One source for studs, track, accessories, clips, and fasteners

 

Framing apartments, stores, storage buildings, or data centers? See how we support multi-family, commercial and retail, self-storage, and data center projects.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do you ship metal studs to Virginia and West Virginia?

Yes. We manufacture in Forest Park, Georgia and ship steel stud and track by freight to Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Roanoke, Charleston, Morgantown, and job sites across both states. Delivery is quoted per order.

Can you supply metal studs for data center projects?

Yes. Send us the takeoff or framing schedule and we’ll quote the full steel stud and track package, including custom lengths up to 56 feet and slotted deflection track. Learn more on our data center framing page.

What gauges and sizes do you make?

Drywall and structural steel studs and track from 25 gauge through 10 gauge, in web depths from 1-5/8″ to 12″.

Do you sell head-of-wall and bypass clips?

Yes. Our Clips & Fasteners Store carries head-of-wall clips, bypass clips, and drift clips from ClarkDietrich, The Steel Network, and Simpson Strong-Tie.

Are your metal studs made in the USA?

Yes. We’re USA owned, and our steel stud and track is manufactured at our plant in Forest Park, Georgia.

Ready to Buy Metal Studs in Virginia & West Virginia?

Send us your takeoff or framing schedule and we’ll quote your steel stud and track, accessories, and delivery. We ship across both states by freight, or you can pick up at our Forest Park, GA plant.

 

Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.