Why are they not eighteen inches? When sis sixteen become the standard
2007-01-07 08:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The conventional stud spacing of 16" or 24" on center has evolved from years of established trade practice, building code changes and a need for uniformity through-out the industry, the concept is based more on accommodating the wall-covering materials than on the actual calculation of imposed loads. The regular stud spacing in a wall is continuous along the wall, irregardless of any openings, so that wall surface materials can be applied with a minimum of cutting.
2007-01-07 15:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by sterling gary 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are not 16 inches apart, they are 16 inches on center. So if the stud measures 1 3/4 inches, the studs are 14 1/4 inches apart.
A wall stud is a vertical member in light frame construction. Traditionally, studs were made of wood, usually 2×4 or 2×6 dimensional lumber. In North America, studs are typically placed 16 inches (400 mm) from each other's centre, but sometimes also at 12 inches (300 mm) or 24 inches (600 mm). Steel studs are gaining popularity, especially for non load-bearing walls.
2007-01-07 09:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In wood-framed houses,exterior walls are usually built with 2x4 studs nailed 16 inches on center to top and bottom plates.In nonstructural walls,wall studs are spaced 24 inches on center.(nonstructural walls being interior) Things changed after 1945.
2007-01-07 09:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wall studs are sixteen on center for material and structural purposes. It also helps the future carpenter,plumbers, electrician to find backings. The old days, had no specific measurement, and people installed studs to far away, losing the structural foundation purpose. I live in an old Condo district, and to install new cabinets, it was hard to find the studs to support the hanging cabinets in the kitchen. So, wall studs sixteen on center would help our future carpenter and trades find support or backings that support your newly updated installations. My Condo is built in 1960, and the studs are 28", 30", and 36" off center, is ridiculous. In the 1970's, we needed check and balance from the inspectors, engineers, and architects for specific standards and structural purposes.
2007-01-07 11:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by kikaida42 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try taking a peice of sturdy but flexible wire and folding it into a shape that would accept the truck and the axles but the wire must be sturdy enough that it won't lose it's shape and you must secure it against the wall.
2016-03-14 02:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a contractor, just a mom . . .but I've noticed, insulation comes cut just right for that width of studs. ..
Amazing!
2007-01-07 09:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tj aka Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they r on 16 in oc because it works with the wall coverings.....like 8' plywood for the walls is 6 x 16 = 96 which is 8'.....sheetrock is in 16inch equals.....144" ( 12') is 9x16 =144
See its so that other material will work with this layout to reduce waste and time.......
19.2 also works on layout for 8' and 12' material......
so does 24" oc.......
lic. gen. contrator
2007-01-07 09:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋