Studs

Question 1

What Are Studs

Answer 1

Studs are vertical supports that form the skeleton of the wall and are usually placed at 16” on centre

Question 2

how far apart are studs placed from each other

Answer 2

Studs are placed every 16 inches to the centre from the outside of the wall so that the edge of the plywood will join in the middle of a stud.

Question 3

How many types of wall studs are there

Answer 3

common studs, king studs, trimmer studs, or cripple studs.

Question 4

what are common studs

Answer 4

studs that run from the bottom plate to the top plate and are usually placed at 16”

Question 5

what are king studs

Answer 5

placed on each side of a framed opening, such as a door or window. It is the same length as the common studs in the wall and fastened in a similar manner.

Question 6

what are trimmer studs

Answer 6

run from the bottom plate up under the header without the interruption of the window sill.

Question 7

what are cripple studs

Answer 7

short studs installed above a header or below a window sill.