What's Inside a Stud-Framed Wall

The only time you may ever concern yourself with a wall stud is when hanging a mirror or painting. Remember most studs are 16 to 24 inches apart on center. So when you find one stud you can always locate the adjacent one. But what is really inside a wall?

Tear back the drywall and you've got the studs, insulation, wiring and possibly venting. No real mysteries.

Charles & Hudson | Comments () |

headlemur

Great graphic.
You might want to mention that the 'jack' stud is also known as a 'trimmer' in other areas.
Also mention that in a typical 'stud' wall that the total rough vertical dimension is 97 1/8'', having the bottom, and two top plates.
The 97 1/8 allows for a 5/8 underlayment and or a 1/2'' drywall ceiling (or the reverse- 1/2 underlay-5/8 ceiling0 which results in a 'standard' 8' ceiling height.

Charles & Hudson

Great points Alan!