Stud notching and drilling

Structure · Wood Frame Walls · printed page 67 (PDF page 68)

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Drilling and Notching – Studs Notching and Drilling Studs Stud – Notch and Drilling Wood Frame Wood Frame – Wall

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remaining portion must be at least 2/3 of the stud depth or the stud must be reinforced
load-bearing stud
remaining portion must total at least 1-5/8" or the stud must be reinforced
non-load-bearing stud

Generated explanation

The illustration compares drilled wood studs in load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls. Each stud has a hole through its face, with dimension arrows identifying the remaining wood on either side of the hole. The load-bearing example specifies that the remaining portion must be at least two-thirds of the stud depth or the stud must be reinforced. The non-load-bearing example specifies a total remaining portion of at least 1-5/8 inches or reinforcement is required. Downward arrows above the studs indicate loading, with a larger arrow over the load-bearing example.

Components

load-bearing wall stud non-load-bearing wall stud drilled stud holes

Materials

wood

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