I'm building a stud wall?

Question

size of wood required is it
3x2 inches 75x50 mm
4x2 inches 100x50 mm
NOT load bearing

definitely not load bearing,so 3x2 sounds OK
doesn't it ???

question is what size wood is better.
3x2
4x2

Answer 1

I've just put up a studding partition (non load-bearing) in my garage and I used 3x2 studs with 9.5mm plasterboard. This seems to be more than adequate. The studs I used are sawn timber (ie not planed) and really are 3 inches by 2 inches.

Answer 2

A standard wall is made out of 2x4 studs. Keep the metric dimensions out of the question construction in America does not use the metric system at all. Also a 2x4 is a nominal size for the studs. The actual size is 1 1/2"x3 1/2". Don,t go looking for 2x3's as they are very odd size and are most commonly found in mobile homes.

Answer 3

A standard 2X4 stud is actually 3 1/2 X 1 1/2. I would measure your wood before you begin. Standard interior walls are built with 2X4s.

Answer 4

2 x 4 which is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2

Answer 5

2 x 4 (actual 1 1/2" x 3 1/2") - stud length standard is 92 1/2" long

studs are placed 16" on center

Answer 6

if the wall is load bearing u would be better using 4 x2 ,if it is just a partition 3x2 would be better,4x2 will be slightly more exspensive

Answer 7

Whats the question?

Answer 8

4x2 is the most common, but you can buy metal stud which is alot quicker to put up, you just cut it with tin snips and screw it together with self tapers.

Answer 9

depends how thick you want the wall,how many skins of plasterboard,thickness of plasterboard etc..etc
standard is 70mm track & stud 12.5 or 15mm board.

Answer 10

I've always gone with 4x2