Wall strength - stud sizes and spacing

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Stud – Sizes and Spaces affect Wall Strength Strength – Stud Sizes and Spaces Wood Frame Wood Frame – Wall

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sloped roof
attic
third floor
flat roof
second floor
first floor
basement
cross section
2x4s on 24" centers
2x4s on 16" centers or 2x6s on 24" centers
2x4s on 12" centers or 2x6s on 16" centers

Generated explanation

A color-coded building cross section illustrates how wood wall stud sizes and spacing relate to wall strength at different stories. The main portion has three floors beneath an attic and sloped roof, while an adjoining two-story portion has a flat roof. A legend identifies three framing configurations, ranging from 2x4 studs on 24-inch centers to 2x4 studs on 12-inch centers or 2x6 studs on 16-inch centers. The shading indicates stronger framing configurations in lower walls supporting more stories. Basement foundation walls, interior support posts, and footings are also shown.

Components

wood stud walls floor framing sloped roof framing flat roof framing attic basement foundation walls basement support posts footings

Materials

wood framing