But i want to know what the one that repeats just after that ?
2007-05-27 10:05:57 · 4 answers · asked by Conrad Bartelski 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You might have noticed that every 24" on the tape measure are marked with a contrasting black background and every 16" is marked with a red background. The marks are used by construction workers for spacing wood studs in a wall or joists in a floor/roof. 16" spacing is used most commonly for load bearing walls and 24" for non-load bearing walls. The small black diamonds represent a less common spacing scheme.
2007-05-27 10:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So mike sanders you must be the best driver in the world because you know that stud are 16 inch apart. The diamonds are put on the tape to help with the framing of walls floor and ceiling . Commonly studs are 16 inch apart.
2016-05-19 02:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an aid to a carpenter who is setting up studs for a wall. The studs are 16" apart from center to center. This allows 48" wide standard wallboard to fit perfectly.
2007-05-27 10:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marks the centres of floor joists standard spacing
2007-05-27 10:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by norm c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋