Questions tagged [studs]
Vertical member in wall framing.
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How can I reuse lumber from the basement walls of my 1938 home?
I'm capable and ambitious but inexperienced. If the solution to my question is obvious, I probably didn't find the answer because I didn't know the right terminology to Google the question!
In my ...
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How to frame a rough opening on an existing header?
I am trying to convert my garage, and the garage door wall has a header on it. I am trying to frame a wall with a rough opening for a window and was wondering how I would fit the king studs, do I ...
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Why are some of my trusses nailed to interior wall top plate?
I am hoping someone can answer why I have multiple trusses nailed into the top plate of a small interior wall in my home. In the first image, I have highlighted in red where the trusses actually touch,...
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Using two screws on a four screw ceiling mount
I want to hang an aerial yoga hammock from my ceiling. But the hardwares that came with the package are ceiling mounts with four screw openings. My supporting beams are not that wide, and I’d prefer ...
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Is my Milwaukee drill defective?
I have a Milwaukee M12 Fuel hammer drill I purchased in July. Last week I was drilling holes through studs with a brand new 5/8” auger bit and the drill was constantly stopping due to overload ...
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hanging 140 lb on wall with metal studs
I am finishing my basement and have metal studs on the perimeter (just in case of any moisture penetration. Planning on hanging an 85", 140 lb flat panel on the wall.
The drywall is not up yet, so ...
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Multiple anchors and weight dispersion
I have a large entertainment center that needs to be mounted to 5/8" drywall with metal studs. The entertainment center weighs about 180lbs by itself. In addition, I'll have a tv flush mounted, ...
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Does this wall have any more studs?
I have a small little alcove in my wall which is perfect for a bookshelf and started stud hunting. I followed along either side of an outlet with a strong magnet until I found a screw and then moved ...
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implications of small bottleneck in ductwork
I need to vent a sauna room (~200F) with an inlet duct that will open below the heater and an outlet that will open near the ceiling at the opposite side of the room. The ducts will be small (2"). ...
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Supporting a bookshelf aquarium
Trying to design proper support for a long bookshelf aquarium. The aquarium is 72x12x12 approximately 44 gallons. Which equates to about 360lbs of water weight. Since it will also contain rock/coral/...
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What screws to affix TV mount to wooden stud partition?
A 70" TV weighing 35kg is being mounted on stud partition wall using a fixed position TV mount which is 600mm wide. It will hit two studs approximately 230mm apart in the centre of the TV mount. While ...
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Individual conduits for each phase to reduce amount of stud being drilled
I'm trying to do some improvements on an existing structure that leaves me little room for maneuvering. I'll break it down as simply as possible. I have two large PVC junction boxes (completely ...
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Use metal studs to frame for drywall around brick fireplace
This is my fireplace stripped to bare minimum and I asked a question on how to cover with drywall in this Frame drywall around brick fireplace
However, after I bought a metal stud and tested to ...
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Using a full motion single stud wall mount for the 49” Sony 900f?
I am planning on getting the Sony 900f 49” very soon and have really only been contemplating on the type of mount. I have opted to go for a Kanto mount but I’m trying to choose between the single stud ...
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Folding garden chair assembly…putting a stud in the wood
I bough an wooden garden chair table set from a company called vidaXL. There is one step where a half threaded metal stud needs to be screwed in the wood. The other half of the stud is smooth and ...
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what is the design load limit for a jack stud and header plate?
Assuming an over-strength column composed of one jack and two king studs - how much load can a single jack stud support - assuming #2 stud grade SPF for the header and jack.
I've found a table that ...
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Mounted tv too high, OK to use same studs to remount?
I mounted a tv (60") on my living room wall too high. The heavy-duty mounting bracket uses large screws that required that I drill a 7/32" hole into the studs and used a socket wrench to tighten them ...
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How to mount TV to basement wall under stairs?
I have a 55" TV I'd like to mount on a basement wall, which is located under the stairs. The area under the stairs is actually accessible, and I've gone back there to see what's available. It looks ...
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hanging a water hose holder on stucco… do I need to find a stud?
I am hanging a water hose holder for a 50 foot all-rubber hose. This holder can be mounted with 6 screws (2 rows X 3 columns). Would it be necessary to try to at least get that middle column ...
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Is it safe to cut the plug off a power strip (then reattach it) in order to run it through a wall?
I'm trying to hide the cable for the power strip that my TV is plugged into by running it behind my drywall. However, I have to go through a stud.
I'm thinking I can probably drill a hole through the ...
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Studs cut to fit the sewer pipe — is it ok?
I removed the drywall in a kitchen and found that studs are cut through to fit the sewer pipes. Is it OK to keep them as is or should I do something?
I am thinking about installing the stud shoes.
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After 1 year, how much gap between members is acceptable in light framing?
Many of the connections between various members (rafters, collar ties, joists, studs) in the attic of a newly constructed small barn (~1 car garage) have grown over the past year. In short, the ...
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Mounting a TV on non-load bearing wall
The TV is 55 inches, and weighs about 40 pounds. The wall mount I plan on using will be able to reach 2 studs. Will this be enough to support the TV? Does it make a difference if the wall is a load ...
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Projector arm on drywall (possible stud available)
I am planning to hang a projector which weighs 8lbs (~3.5kg), on a wall arm.
The arm weighs 4lbs (~1.8kg) and has a load capacity of 44lbs (~19.9kg), and I'll be hanging the projector at the arm's ...
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Some questions on framing a doorway in a hallway
I am hoping to add a door / wall in a hallway. The hallway is 42" wide. I have most of what I need to do figured out, but I was unsure about one part - attaching my door framing to existing walls/...
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Unexpected wood behind drywall
I'm installing a speaker wall bracket (Q Acoustics 2000WB) onto drywall. It has five mounting holes.
Photo from https://pricespy.co.uk/product.php?g=603554
I'm running into some wood immediately ...
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Flexing in the boards where my studs should be
I am putting up a TV Wall Mount on a wall in my basement. I used a stud-finder to find the appropriate places to drill, and lined everything else up with a level. The stud-finder showed me the 2 ...
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Mounting an in home network cabinet without two studs, maybe use plywood?
first post, I need some help. I am attempting to hang a 12u network cabinet in my laundry room. The problem is I only have one stud to use, maybe an additional corner stud, but the other stud is ...
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Can I reuse mounting holes into a stud for a shelf?
I'm painting and I have to take a big shelf off the wall. The shelf is screwed into the studs because of it's size. The wall is drywall.
Will I be able to use the same holes as before and keep the ...
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Can 8 foot tall 2“ x 2” furring strips attached to a floor plate and joists hold a 60 lb water heater? [closed]
I'm trying to hang a 60lb tankless water heater in my basement against an exterior wall and trying to figure out if I can get away with 2" x 2" pine furring strips and some plywood.
Assuming minimal ...
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Articulated arm wall-mount (13lb. LCD monitor), 25 gauge metal stud, 3/4" drywall
Looking for a sanity check
Could one mount an articulating arm to 25 gauge metal stud behind 3/4" drywall using a toggle bolt instead of lag bolts into wood/concrete?
Load is 13lbs., arm itself is ...
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basement framing with metal Studs Best way to fasten them to the floor
I'm planning on framing my basement with metal stud (2-1/2" x 10' 25-Gauge Drywall Interior Metal Stud). I have XPS foam 2" attached directly to the concrete wall. I plan to leave a 1/2"-1" air gap ...
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Drywall extended out from studs?
I moved into a house I’m renting a few months back. I’m allowed to drill holes in the walls so long as I cover them before I move out...
So I’ve marked the studs, I drill, and there’s nothing behind ...
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How should I go about a partial (bottom 1/5) exterior wall stud replacement?
I tried searching for this answer but only found one other question that seemed relevant, but doesn't exactly answer my question.
My water heater blew while I was on vacation. I didn't have insurance ...
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How to identify if wood-framed wall is load-bearing?
I'm removing a wall in my bedroom/bathroom to open it up for more closet space. Now I've been hesitant on knocking it down until I'm 110% sure it's not load bearing. To my understanding a load bearing ...
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Installing TV on metal studs
So I tried installing my new Samsung 55" inch LED above the fireplace on an articulating mount (about 45 pounds on the TV) and found metal studs. I decided to open up the wall and install 2x4 wood ...
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I need to know how to replace a water damaged wood rotten stud in a wall
I just bought a house built in 1930. The previous owners had a crack in the shower. I need to know how to replace the stud that holds up that wall as it is now rotten from water damage. The drywall is ...
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Adding a bulkhead to a framed/stud wall
I am looking to build a framed/stud wall that's roughly 3500mm wide and 100mm deep but I also need to add a bulkhead to a section of it, see the image below:
Do I:
A: Build the full width of the ...
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Type of Plasterboard to use in a bathroom?
I'm installing a few framed/stud walls in a bathroom which will be covered in plasterboard and will eventually be tiled.
The walls are not going into a shower, bath or other area where they are ...
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Should I use wider boards or shift studs to clear plumbing?
I am looking to put a stud wall in my shower to house the valves and also a few niches, it needs to be a minimum of 150mm deep, so do I use standard 50mm x 100mm (2x4s) boards and offset the stud wall ...
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How can I find ceiling joists underneath this wood paneling?
Out on our front porch we'd like to hang a swing, but I can't figure out where any of the joists are underneath the wood paneling.
I can't find any nails or screws of any sort and my stud finder isn'...
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What do I need for a wall shelf that will support an aquarium?
I'm starting a DIY wall shelf project. I'm not very handy, and I've never done anything like this before, so I'd love some advice/guidance!
The end goal is for the shelf to hold a 3 gallon aquarium (...
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Repair Top of Stud
I was drilling a hole through the top plate in the attic for Ethernet conduit and got too close to a non load bearing stud for the room below. The hole saw got the head of a nail and left a gap that ...
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Mounting tv using wall studs, cant drill more than ~1 inch
Hello so I am trying to mount my tv using a rosewill RHTB-16001 and trying to drive in the pilot holes to be able to screw in the lag bolts.
Following the manual using a 1/4 inch drill bit I drilled ...
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What lag bolts to use when mounting 65" TV to drywall using plywood?
I've seen this question asked before, but didn't see what hardware to use in putting up the plywood.
I'm looking to mount my 65" TV above the fireplace using an articulating mount that mounts across ...
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What is behind my plasterboard!? Studs appear to be random in position and length!
I'm hoping to mount a 23kg tv on an articulating mount to a plasterboard wall and I gather they are supposed to have studs running vertically behind them with even spacings... BUT, stud finder is ...
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49" TV wall mount with full motion bracket on plasterboard
I recently purchased the LG 49SJ800V. I would like to wall mount this TV using a full motion TV bracket (like this). Aerial and electricity sockets are located at 1.83m from the floor on a ...
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Mount a fully articulated tv mount with only one stud
Here is my issue. In my house I have a recessed area that perfectly fits my 60" LED TV, the issue is that the stud I would use to mount is directly center of the recess and radiates 16" On either side ...
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Temporary removal of one load bearing stud
I want to temporarily remove a wall stud on a load bearing wall in order to access the floor below it. Do I need to provide a temporary support for that one stud? The time period could be a month or ...
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Wall stud in the way of vent hood exhaust
So I am in the midst of hanging a new vent hood in my kitchen and as luck would have it there is a stud nearly centered on where the vent hood exhaust needs to be.
Looking for advice on the best way ...
