distributes the load above doors/windows

provides insulation for walls

supports the roof structure

enhances aesthetic appeal of the building

member at base of wall frame

horizontal support beam in ceiling

vertical support column in foundation

diagonal brace in wall framing

interior wall frame

exterior wall frame

load-bearing wall

partition wall

member at top of wall frame

horizontal support beam in a roof

vertical support column in a wall

foundation base of a structure

stud above or below an opening of a door or window

vertical support for a wall

horizontal beam in a ceiling

decorative trim around a door

bottom plate or trim studs as needed

installing a new floor covering

using a leveling compound

adding extra support beams

top plate, then studs, then bottom plate

bottom plate, then studs, then top plate

studs, then bottom plate, then top plate

bottom plate, then top plate, then studs

exterior walls before interior partitions

interior partitions before exterior walls

roof framing before wall framing

foundation before wall framing

12 inches on center

16 or 24 inches on center

30 inches on center

18 inches on center

stud on each side of an opening

a type of decorative stud

a stud used for electrical wiring

a stud that supports a roof

gaps or drill holes in studs as required

install insulation in walls

use only flexible pipes

ensure all fixtures are visible

To provide insulation between walls

To enhance aesthetic appeal of the structure

Strength and ties wall sections together

To reduce construction costs

positions on top and bottom plates

locations for electrical wiring

placement of insulation materials

design of window frames

header size and add jack studs

reduce the number of studs

use thinner studs

increase the spacing between studs