Wall Framing

The wall frame generally consists of 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 wall studs placed vertically every 16 or 24 inches, from center to center. Extra studs provide nailing area and sturdy support wherever walls intersect, such as at corners.

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/ Load-bearing walls / / Foundations / / Foundation footings / / Standard wood framing /
/ Balloon framing / / Wall framing / / Floor & ceiling framing 1 /
/ Floor & ceiling framing 2 / / Roof framing 1 / / Roof framing 2 /

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