Wall stud
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A wall stud is a vertical member in light frame construction. Traditionally, studs were made of wood, usually 2×4 or 2×6 dimensional lumber. In North America, studs are typically placed 16 inches (400 mm) from each other's centre, but sometimes also at 12 inches (300 mm) or 24 inches (600 mm). Steel studs are gaining popularity, especially for non load-bearing walls.
Studs used to frame around window and door openings are given different names, including
- king stud − full length stud around the opening
- trimmer or jack − stud that supports the window or door header
- cripple − short stud above a header or below a window sill
