How many inches apart should studs be located?
2006-10-05 05:29:16 · 10 answers · asked by Vance C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Acceptable spacings are 12", 16", 19 1/4", and 24"o.c. 16" o.c. is the most common. The spacing has to work out so that sheets of plywood or drywall (4' x 8') break on a stud. At 18" and 20", there will be a major waste of plywood / drywall.
2006-10-05 05:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cut you a 2x4 14.5 inches long, place that at the base of the already nailed stud at the bottom, that will give you 16 inches on center. Do the same on the top. Cut a bunch of 14.5 2x4s, and when you have it where you want it, put one somewhere in the middle and that will keep it from warping under the pressure.
2006-10-06 08:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Uniform Building Code requires load bearing walls to have studs at 16" on center. Non-bearing walls can have studs at 24" OC. Outdoor sheds and such do not have to meet code because they are considered temporary structures. If you are doing this to a house, 16" OC is your answer.
2006-10-05 07:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some prefer 18 inches on center, but for durability 16 inches on center is best.
2006-10-05 05:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 " On Center PERIOD. Energy states require framing with 2 x 6s not 2 x 4s for added insulation. R-19
2006-10-07 03:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about every wall i have framed out has been 24",except around windows ,doors,ect.Or if its an extreme load bearing wall.Codes are different from state to state,so if your concerned about codes you should check your state laws as far as spacing,and materials.Hope this helps
2006-10-05 05:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by seandebra17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 inches on center
2006-10-05 05:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
16 inches from center to center
2006-10-05 13:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16OC or 24" for 2x4/2x6 walls These are standards for US Building code.
Structurally it depends on roof load dead/live load the walls will bear from the roof.
Check your local building inspector he will be happy to tell you.
2006-10-05 07:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by code, it is 16 o.c. but if it like a shed or something then you can go 20 or 24
2006-10-05 05:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by heirloom woodworks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋