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Interior Wall Construction

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/* Frame a Window */
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* Mark the centerline of the new wall across the ceiling. At each end of the line, measure and mark half the width of the new wall's top plate in one direction. Snap a chalk line between these marks. Plan one stud at each end and, from the end that meets a wall, measure 151/4 inches to locate the inside edge of the first intermediate stud, then 16 inches to the same edge of each additional stud.* Mark the centerline of the new wall across the ceiling. At each end of the line, measure and mark half the width of the new wall's top plate in one direction. Snap a chalk line between these marks. Plan one stud at each end and, from the end that meets a wall, measure 151/4 inches to locate the inside edge of the first intermediate stud, then 16 inches to the same edge of each additional stud ([[16-inch stud spacing standard]]).  Standard Interior Door Size: 30 inches x 80 inchesUse a rough out of 32.5 inches x 81 3/4 inches ~~ or others recommend 32 x 82 inches.== Frame a Window ==[[File:Stud-wall-framingx.png]]Header - Supports weight of rafters, ceiling, and floor joists from above. Should be built three inches longer than the window rough opening width.King Stud - Runs from bottom to top plate and is nailed on both ends of the header.Trimmers - Are nailed to the inside of king studs and under both sides of the header. The trimmers are cut to the same length as the window rough openings height.Window Sill - Is the same length as the header and nailed to the bottom of the trimmers and to the king studs.Cripples - Are nailed to window sill lay out marks and king studs to support the window sill. 
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