10
Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)
CAUTION:
Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
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Drywall covering the wall
must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
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Minimum wood stud size:
common 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
nominal 1 ½ x 3 ½ in. (3.8 x 8.9 cm)
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Minimum horizontal space
between fasteners:16 in. (40.6 cm)
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Stud centers must be verifi ed
STEP 2A
Wood Stud Installation
Locate the studs using a
stud finder.
Find the edges of the studs
using an awl or small drill bit.
Mark the centers of the
studs with a pencil.
1
LOCATE
2
VERIFY
3
MARK
