2006-08-02 22:22:25 · 9 answers · asked by sherriesherrie63 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
should be 16" on center ( oc) but they can be 19.2" oc or 24" oc,
but in 65 there were no building inspectors in many areas of the country......and/or u might have a builder/homeowner that didnt understand and just did what he wanted.......
lic. gen. contractor
2006-08-02 22:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most walls are 16 inches but the code only states you to put the studs every 24 inches. My house has it every 24. I'm a contractor in Kansas city. I always thought they were supposed to be 16 but its just not true. Some homes are 24 just like mine.
2006-08-03 13:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard has been 16" on center since before I was born. I was born in 1962 (that's right I'm old enough to fart dust ;)
Get a stud finder (they are pretty cheap these days) and then you won't have a doubt
2006-08-02 23:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by opie with an attitude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walls normally 16 in on center floors the same in a home you can cut corners in a garage with 24 ioc in the roof still 16ioc in the walls
2006-08-03 10:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 inches
2006-08-02 22:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 inches
2006-08-02 22:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by wicked jester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 inches in most areas o.c. If it was a non-load bearing wall you might find it at 24 inches.
2006-08-02 22:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dale N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been 16" on center for ever.
2006-08-03 02:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the studs should be 18 in centres
2006-08-02 22:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are 16" and some are 24"
some do-it-yourselfers may vary
2006-08-03 14:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by woodenwater1959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋