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Yes, it is possible to insulate an all-masonry home by erecting stud walls just inside the exterior walls. In fact, that is in large part how modern masonry homes are built. The exterior cladding ...
But staggered-stud exterior walls as much as 12 inches thick can be found on staggered and double stud walls built to withstand the climate in zones 5 though 7.
Double stud walls can be significantly more expensive than the classic single stud wall, but is this additional cost ...
Can you share any secrets on how to find wall studs or ceiling joists hidden behind drywall or plaster without one? And how do I prevent making the walls look like a woodpecker was here?
We rounded up six DIY techniques on how to find a stud without a stud finder. They’re so simple you can hang anything in no time worry-free.
If you're looking to mount objects on your walls, you'll need to rely on framing studs. Here's our easy guide to finding the studs in your home.
The general spacing for wall studs is 16 inches on center, but they can be 24 inches. At my home, the exterior wall studs are spaced at 24-inch centers, but the interior walls are 16 inches on center.
Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution.
Rock wool can save thousands in construction costs, reduce chemical footprints and provide better protection than previously approved products.
Hollow-wall anchors come in a wide range of sizes and styles for use on virtually any wall, including drywall, plaster, and even hollow concrete block.
Finding studs in a lath and plaster wall can be tough for a couple of reasons. First, while the studs in modern wall systems are equidistant from each other (16 inches on center) to support 8- or ...