Question about Framing wall studs
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I'm framing an addition with standard 8' high ceilings. When installing 8' 2x4 wall studs, do I use the full 8' 2x4 or cut each 2x4 to take into account the sole and top plate thicknesses so as to result in an 8' interior height?
7 answers
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![Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA]()
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 13, 2017
See if this link helps you out and incorporate local building codes to insure a sound structure. -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 13, 2017
http://mathscinotes.com/2016/05/stud-length-requirements/- See 1 Previous
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![Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA]()
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 13, 2017
Thanks! We have too. ☺
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Jim DiCarlo
on Jul 13, 2017
you buy the studs at Home Depot or wherever at 92 1/2 and they are precut and sold that way. 1.5 for the base plate, and two layers for the top plate gets you 96 .5 (less the drywall) yields 8'-0 -
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William
on Jul 13, 2017
Naomie has got it. You can buy the pre cut studs or cut your own. 92 5/8 " for 8' ceilings. -
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Diana Deiley
on Jul 13, 2017
Excellent question. Why not google framing and see what comes up. Ask This Old House. Best of luck. -
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Dianacirce70
on Jul 13, 2017
Measuring tapes have a little black diamond shape on them that tells you where to mark studs. -
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Ruthan Grider
on Jul 13, 2017
It is honestly bedt to leave framing to professionals
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 13, 2017
William
on Jul 13, 2017
Jim DiCarlo
on Jul 13, 2017
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