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What is the thickness of an interior wall and exterior wall?

In the U.S., in most cases, the framing for both interior and exterior walls is 2x4 dimensional lumber with an actual dimension of 1-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches. With 1/2" drywall on both sides, a finished interior wall will be 4-1/2" thick. With drywall on one side, and 1/4-3/4" exterior sheathing on the other side, an exterior wall will vary in thickness. Siding, stucco, or brick veneer will add to the exterior wall's total thickness.


What is the average wall thickness in Pakistan?

The average wall thickness in Pakistan is 9-10'' for exterior walls (bricks), and those walls that doesn't support any weight like interior bathroom walls commonly are of 6''


Types of Shear wall - Explain?

A shear wall does two things. It acts as a brace that will not allow the wall to lay down accordion style. It also acts as a barrier to projectiles in a high wind situation. A shear wall is an INTERIOR wall that is lined one side with plywood, from exterior wall to exterior wall.


A mural is painted on what?

A mural is usually painted directly onto a wall. Murals can be found on interior or exterior walls, and are usually very large in area.


What happens if you used exterior paint for your interior bathroom?

We used an exterior paint on our (interior) drywall bathroom walls when we remodeled a couple years ago because we took out the window and only have the exhaust fan for ventilation. It worked well and we don't find the moisture hanging onto the wall surfaces. So far we are very happy with the results.

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What is the thickness of an interior wall and exterior wall?

In the U.S., in most cases, the framing for both interior and exterior walls is 2x4 dimensional lumber with an actual dimension of 1-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches. With 1/2" drywall on both sides, a finished interior wall will be 4-1/2" thick. With drywall on one side, and 1/4-3/4" exterior sheathing on the other side, an exterior wall will vary in thickness. Siding, stucco, or brick veneer will add to the exterior wall's total thickness.


What is the average wall thickness in Pakistan?

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Where is the interior and exterior Great Wall of China?

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What is the thickness of a wall on house plans?

for residential wood framed construction, interior walls are typically 4-1/2 inches thick, exterior are 6-1/2.


What is the wall thickness of a regular house?

Usually interior walls are usually a 2x4 3 1/2 inches thick with 1/2 drywall on each side so they are 4 1/2 inch thick. Exterior walls are a 2x4 3 1/2 inches thick with 1/2 drywall on the interior and then the exterior covering which can vary in thickness depending on type. In countries that use 'mm' as their measurement, exterior wall 270mm (110mm Brick, 50 Cavity, 110mm Brick/Stud Wood Framing) and interior walls 110mm (Brick/Stud Wood Framing).


Wall plate thickness of LPG cylinder?

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What is the definition of a exterior wall?

An exterior wall is simply a wall that has one of its surfaces on the outside of a building. Exterior walls usually have windows and doors, but not all the time. Both sides of interior walls are inside the building.


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What is bounded by the interior surface of the chest wall and the exterior surface of the lung?

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What is the wall thickness of a 1980s mobile home?

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