http://charlesandhudson.disqus.com/The best in tools and home designenTue, 25 Nov 2008 13:56:37 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/11/whats_inside_a_studframed_wall.htm#comment-4009670<p>Great points Alan! </p>Charles & HudsonTue, 25 Nov 2008 13:56:37 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/11/whats_inside_a_studframed_wall.htm#comment-4004919<p>Great graphic. <br>You might want to mention that the 'jack' stud is also known as a 'trimmer' in other areas.<br>Also mention that in a typical 'stud' wall that the total rough vertical dimension is 97 1/8'', having the bottom, and two top plates. <br>The 97 1/8 allows for a 5/8 underlayment and or a 1/2'' drywall ceiling (or the reverse- 1/2 underlay-5/8 ceiling0 which results in a 'standard' 8' ceiling height.</p>headlemurTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:49:46 -0000