In these situations knowing where the studs are located under.
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Most metal studs are only about 1 25 wide and drilling in the exact center will be critical.
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For example 16 foot 3 1 2 inch metal studs spaced every 16 feet inside a wall provide nearly twice the support as the same size studs spaced every 24 feet within the wall.
Installing wall mounted fixtures or appliances trim work hanging a heavy picture repairing drywall or installing an electrical outlet to name a few.
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There are several situations when the ability to locate studs under drywall is useful.
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Run the stud finder along the wall in the approximate area where you plan to mount your television.
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Mark the left and right edges.
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Just like their wooden counterparts you ll be able to locate your metal studs behind the drywall with a stud finder.
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Understanding wall studs isn t just important for building houses.
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Spacing has less effect on shorter studs such as 8 foot ones which maintain the same amount of support whether spaced at 12 or 24 inches.
The anchors install anywhere on a wall even if you hit a wood stud behind the drywall.
Axial load bearing interior and.
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That s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 prime mill certified steel.
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