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How can you find the wall stud without a stud finder?
Answer By putting your ear to the wall : A wall is a collection of studs (usually sized 2x4 or 2x6) equally spaced (usually 16 in. or 24 in. on center) and sandwiched between top and bottom plates. : If you start from the corner, you can measure 16" or 24" and hope that you find a stud. You can hit the wall, and where it sounds more hallow, no stud exists where the sound is higher, there is a stud. But if you can't tell a difference, then measuring could be your only bet.
How do you locate stud in wall?
With a stud finder, most studs are on 16 inch center so measure from an outside corner 16 and you should be close. Look for dimples where nails are not completely covered or have popped the finish. Sheetrocked wall, you can tap on the wall and it will sound more solid over the stud.
How do you fasten a stud wall to a cinder block wall?
In commercial building the exterior block wall is used as a finished surface. If you have electrical or plumbing needs you can build a stud wall next to the CMU wall. You really don't need to secure it to the Cmu wall as long as there is an adjoining wall to support it or ceiling joists.
What is schedule 20 pipe?
its the thickness of the pipe wall
What is the wall thickness of 500mm pipe?
the wall thickness of sch 40 - 500mm dia pipe is 15mm or 16mm.
Why do they leave the corner steel stud unscrew before the dry wall?
If you are reffering to an inside corner stud at an intersecting wall , it is so the drywall on the wall being intersected can run continuesly behind that stud.
What is stud?
A stud is a supporting wall post or a rivet in a wall.
Does the pipe that your shower head connects to just twist out?
Yes, the shower neck is threaded into a brass fitting nailed to a wall stud.
Cause of damp drywall on wall?
If you have plumbing behind,it is a leaking pipe. -If in a basement, possibly because the cocnrete wall is not sealed. - More information would have helped get a better answer.
How do you replace the copper piping going up to the second floor of your home that pass through an interior wall with plastic?
You will have to have or make an access hole in the wall on both ends of the copper pipe to cut it loose and pull it up {or down} out of the wall. When you pull it - tie a heavy wire or cable to it to tie to your plastic pipe to pull back through the wall. If it passes through stud braces it can get hairy and you may have to cut a hole there also to feed it through the stud. After you replace and hookup the plastic pipes you have to repair the walls.
What is benefit of 2x6 stud over 2x4 stud?
Higher strength. If you are framing over 12' you will need to double the 2 x 4s or go to a 2 x 6 stud. Sometimes 2 x 6s are used to make the cavity larger to allow pipes to be concealed within the wall. Sometimes they are used to bump the insulation value from a R13 to a R19.
What is concealed wiring?
Concealed wiring is wiring that can not be seen. A good example of this is house wiring that is located behind the wall board. The word concealed gets mentioned in the electrical code. It states, that any concealed wiring cannot be covered until the electrical inspector or one of his representatives checks to make sure that the installation is safe to cover.
Can you lay copper pipe horizontally into wall?
Yes. Drill an oversize hole in the studs and put nail protectors on the edge of the stud so that nails driven in the wall won't pierce the pipe. This is just a flat piece of metal 1 1/2 x 4 inch or so.
What is the best way to mount a tv on the wall?
There is several ways you can mount a tv wall mount onto the wall. First make sure where you are going to place it offers a stud behind it. Use a leveling tool, and good nails.
What is heavy wall pipe or steel?
Heavy Wall pipe refers to a steel pipe has a wall thickness of relatively thick. by SunnySteel.com
What would cause rotten wood behind a shower wall?
I think you'll find the answer behind the wall! We had a problem with rotten wood behind our tub enclosure and found that the surround was installed improperly and water from the shower was leaking behind it causing the wood to rot. There could also be a problem with the plumbing behind your wall - there could be a leaky pipe causing the problem.
What is concealed beam?
It is the type of beam whose depth is equal or greater the slab but its top level is equal to slab. Engr A.haseeb
