OEG Structural Studs are general purpose framing component used in a variety of applications including load bearing interior and exterior walls, non-load bearing exterior curtain-walls, floor joists and headers, roof trusses, rafters and purlins. It has precut knockouts for ease and speed of installation of utilities, water pipe conduits and electrical wiring as well as for wall bridging. OEG Structural Studs have greater resistance to rust formation, meaning your structure will last longer thus saves money in the long-term.