also every 19 and 3/8 inches are marked with an asteric.
2006-12-28 03:34:26 · 13 answers · asked by camper 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
its for floor/ceiling joists. the space between them
2006-12-28 03:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When framing a wall you want to put the studs every 16 inches. Not sure about the 19 3/8, I believe you are allowed to place studs at 20" for interior walls, although it is common to use 16" there to.
2006-12-28 03:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16" is the standard distance between studs in a wall. The 19 3/8" I don't know.
2006-12-28 07:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 inches is the standard for building wall studs, ceiling/floor joists. By marking (highlighting) every 16 inches, it is easier for the user to locate these structural components.
2006-12-28 03:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by azohawk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because when you're building, wall studs (the upright 2x4s that frame a wall) are supposed to be 16 inches apart.
2006-12-28 03:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by Yiddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it must be to do with an equivelant measure in CMS
For example 25mm is meant to represent 1 inch so 16 inches must represent something in milimeters. same with 19 and 3/8.
Good luck
Kind regards
2006-12-28 03:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Police Artist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 16 inches is for the purposes of building. That is how far apart center-to-center your uprights in the wall are supposed to be. The other one I don't know.
2006-12-28 03:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 16 inch mark is the normal spacing for rafters/studs.The other measurement,Don't know.
2006-12-28 03:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by festeringhump 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok so after reading the answers so far it's something to do with studs being 16 inches. Wow!
2006-12-28 21:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, every stud is 16 inches on center in your house, same with rafters and floor joists
hope this helps
matttlocke
2006-12-28 03:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by matttlocke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Studs in a wall are commonly spaced 16 in. apart.
2006-12-28 03:37:21 · answer #11 · answered by Christopher A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋