Metal Stud Framer

F. L. Crane & Sons, Inc. an employee-owned specialty contractor with over 75 years of experience covering a wide range of finishing, metal panel systems and custom crating. We are based out of Fulton MS and operate 14 divisions throughout the southeastern part of the US. We pride ourselves on our family culture, dedication to innovation, and maintaining the highest standards in the industry.

• Lays out reference lines and points, computes position of framing and furring channels, and marks position, using chalk line.
• Assembles and installs metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents
• Installs horizontal and vertical metal or studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools.
• Installing metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Reading design plans in order to provide minimal wallboard to avoid unnecessary waste of materials
• Protecting structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
• Cutting drywall to the right size, using utility knives and power saws as needed.
• Fastening drywall panels to interior wall studs, using nails or screws as needed.