The patented R-stud has up to 41% less embodied carbon and 40% less thermal transfer than traditional steel studs. R-stud is interchangeable with conventional metal framing systems. It is manufactured with supplemental flanges (openings) every foot that make it much stronger than conventional steel studs. The larger openings also allow for quick and easy installation of utilities. The acoustical test results prove R-stud’s performance to be significantly higher than generic steel studs. R-stud can achieve a 50 STC (Sound Transmission Class) with just one layer of 5/8 inch Type X gypsum on each side, beating generic steel studs by 9 points! Less gypsum board means less job-site waste. The R-stud significantly outperforms generic steel studs, including greater load bearing capacity, higher limiting wall heights, better acoustical ratings, and a significant reduction in embodied carbon.