how to frame a wall 16 inch on center (CC)
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- Bob Schmidt shows you how and why to lay-out a wall during construction to a standard 16 inch on center lay-out. When laying out a top and bottom plate for a typical wall a framing square is usually the most appropriate tool. To begin, flush up top & bottom plate ends, hook tape on flush ends. The first measurement is 15 1/4 inches to side of first stud placement. Each corresponding measurement should be 3/4 of an inch shy of stud marks on typical tape measure. This will give you studs that are on 16 inch center layouts. Sixteen inch center layouts are important for several reasons: many building materials are designed to fit in a 16 inch layout, ie. insulation, medicine cabinets some tile backing inserts & ironing board inserts; when installing cabinets or trim ie. crown, baseboard, these materials need to be attached to framing. If you stay true to 16 inch centers, all you really need to do in a wall is find the first stud and the rest of the studs in the wall are always multiples of 16 inches away. Another consideration when framing a wall is to match the existing structure as far as floor joist layouts, so as to allow space to run heat ducts, plumbing pipes, wiring to electrical panels, without having wall studs in the way and saving you time and money.Hi I'm Bob Schmidt with HomeRemodelWorksho
I've made videos on how to lay out on
how to build your wall square inside
a space how to build plumb walls how to put
your framing members in so your wall is
nice and flat
but has been brought to my attention
that I've never actually showed you how to
do a typical sixteen inch layout
on a stud wall
Let's get to work
A couple of basic tools that you're
going to need to do a typical plate
layout
is a couple of straight plates of course
one representing a top plate of the wall
one representing the bottom plate
but the other tools that are going to be
required is either a framing square or
this is called a speed square
either one will work for doing what we're
going to do
When doing a typical layout for a wall
as to where you're going to put your
studs
first thing you do is lay your two plates
next to each other your top and bottom
plates so they are nice and flush hear on the end
just about every standard layout tape
that i've ever seen
has these red marks at the typical
wall stud layout a typical mistake
someone makes is they say
well I'll go ahead and I'll mark the sixteen
and then I'll put my stud one side
or the other
and we're going to be good
these marks are for centers
so basically what you have to do is
since the width of a typical wall
stud is an inch and a half
which is three-quarters and three
quarters
as your tapes hooked on the end of the
board
go ahead and make your first mark at
three-quarters back
from every red stud mark
so that would be fifteen and a quarter
put an X over top of where the
red is
then come down to thirty one and a
quarter
put your X over top where the red is
forty seven and a quarter
and so forth and so on Every wall has
to start with a stud you automatically
just put an X on the end of your wall
you're beginning of your wall
then you go ahead and take your framing square there's a thin side to your
framing square
there's a fat side to your framing square
the thin side to your framing square is
exactly the same as an inch and a half
typical stud
so what you do is you take your framing
square line it up on your first mark
over top of both plates
and you put a mark
on both sides of the framing square
you put an X
in between both of them
and you know when these plates go into
place or when you're building your wall
that wall framing stud needs to sit
right between these marks a very good
question to ask would be is
why do I have to concern myself with
laying these out sixteen inch on
center
why not just throw enough in there that
it looks good
well there's several reasons the
basic most important
reason is
most building material comes in two foot
increments
drywall comes in four foot widths
eight-foot widths or eight foot lengts
twelve-foot lengths
if you start a sheet of drywall in this very
beginning when you get down to the other
side that sheet of drywall should break
right in the center of the stud having you
ready for the next sheet to come off but you
also have to concern yourself with what
goes in the wall
insulation for one example
is designed
to have exactly the right size to fit
inbetween a sixteen inch on center
layout
not only is insulation a concern
but also medicine cabinets are designed
to fit in a typical sixteen inch layout
as are ironing board fold downs as
are
pre premade forms for tile backers in showers
so that basically a a single piece can
slip into this space
and give you a more of a watertight
in time saving in putting some of your
stuff together another huge advantage
about sticking with the sixteen inch
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The majority of these comments make me realize that not everyone was made to do this. Bob, this is the very first video I saw on how to do this and you explained yourself very clearly. I literally know nothing on this topic and I understood perfectly. Great job!!!
These videos are fantastic! Bob you're a great teacher! I feel much more confident in my DIY's when I watch your videos! Thanks a million! Adam
I refer to this video every time I prepare for a framing job. It is perfectly explained and helps me figure out how much material I need to buy. Thanks!
thank you bob there are plenty of us folks looking for advice simple and straight beginers, apreciate your time and help
Thanks, Bob! I'm new to home repairs and remodeling. My wife and I just bought our first house and we're building an interior wall between two rooms. This was very helpful. Thanks again!
I worked on a framing crew for 3 years and we sheeted many outside walls and gable trusses in my time. +++Bob
Good video
The most common spacing is 16 inches on center (OC). This means the distance from the center of one stud to the center of the next is 16 inches. The space between studs that are 16 inches OC is 14-1/2 inches. The first and last studs in a wall are exceptions to the rule. The first stud is shifted over 3/4 inch as its center-line corresponds with the end of the wall, so its side is flush with the ends of the plates. This makes the space between the first and second studs 13-3/4 inches.
Being a good employee is half the battle. Show up on time and be willing to work hard and learn! Good Luck +++Bob
This video is amazingly clear and informative. Thank you for going the extra mile and explaining WHY the studs have to be spaced like they are.
Exactly what I needed. I love when that happens!
Bob, thank you so much. You put the cookies down on the shelf I could reach. You answered questions I didn't realize I was even asking. Great video!!! I'll stay tuned.
The best video on any field ,just gave the information and to the point
Thank you,
You know, I am not a carpenter by any means of the word however after watching this I feel like I can build my garage. The trick with the square was awesome!! I showed this to my uncle (who IS a carpenter) and he had a look like ohh yeah! I didn't realize the skinny side was 1 1/2". Thanks Bob!!!!
Kind of like measuring twice and cutting once, I had to watch this twice before I got it. Thank you for the information, I think I can build a wall now.
This was really helpful. Thank you for explaining this in a really practical way. It makes a lot of sense.
Really good video. You pointed out some simple but very important considerations. Cheers.
Thanks Bob, I have to replace an interior wall due to old termite damage and you helped a lot!
Thanks, Bob. Organized, clear, simple, instructive video.
MAN Bob sir, i wish my boss 2 years ago could have seen this video. of course old home re-models are always a little different, but my old bass WOULD NOT LISTEN to me and ended up paying me a lot of overtime fixing framing mistakes. you can imagine what other mistakes arose from poor framing layout. oh well, i did what the boss said and got a lot of overtime!!! LOL, Great video, as always.
This video was very helpful on some of my future projects.....Thank you for making this Instruction Video on a standard 16 inch wall frame.
Very good video. I am building my first stud wall and your video helped me do it perfectly.
Now I know why the number 16 is used it will accommodate everything else in the industry. I like your video style.
There I go, simplistic, too the point and a great start to wall building. THANKS!
Easy to follow. To the point. Nice tips, especially aligning to floor joist and why.
Thanks, I love when I find useful videos.
@sgtleroym Interesting that you asked. I am planning on purchasing a HD camera and was planning on remaking many of my videos This may well be the first one! I stand behind my video as being a proper way of starting a lay-out at 15 1/4 then set stud ahead! It is truly not that difficult to understand why all you have to consider are standard material sizes! +++Bob
I think moving back 3/4" is more confusing than just starting at the edge of the top/bottom plate and measuring over 16", 32", etc. Then when you go to nail your studs in, just make sure that the correct edge of the stud lines up with your mark. So if you start at the left and work to the right, you would line the left side of the stud up with the mark. If the studs are 16" edge to edge, then they are also 16" center to center.
Thank you for such great info and in an easy format to understand..... I really appreciate it.... think I will just subscribe to you.
Thank you for the video. Simple and direct.
thats was perefect, been looking for something like that for a while. awesome job!
Simple, clear and informative - Thank you!
I own a speed square and work with it daily they are magnificent I don't think i could work without it
Super information, as usual. Great production values, too. Thank you!
Your videos are so helpful! Being a novice, I appreciate your efforts to help me understand the "how to" process better.
I just recently purchased some new tools and I will make another attempt at this.. Thank you for your answer :)
Great job!! Makes total sense to me now! Your method makes it way quicker too.
Very good tips on the studs...
Easy and to the point, thank you!
@HomeRemodelWorkshop Thanks for the quick response Bob! Ill check the clips out asap!
As always, nice work.
I have to tell you about your stain cleaning technique that uses an iron. I have used it twice now. It is great! You have saved me some money and hassle.
This guy is a pro he knows his shit. i am pretty smart at building stuff but he gave me the tips to do it better.
Thank you for the video. Good information!
Thanks a lot Bob this video was very usefull for me saying I don't know anything about framing and I want to build a shed and car garage down here in Mexico American style. I also wish I could build a house later on.
thank you so much. this has helped me so mmuch. i remember my grandfather saying i remember when 2x4 were actually 2x4. thanks again
WoW...freakin AWESOME instruction on what the hell is tool are for and how to do this type of stuff!! Thank you SOO much for the FYI.
You can no longer click on the like button so I wanted to let you know that I have loved all your videos. I know it's been a while since you posted one but if you would consider making any more I know they are much needed as it seems most the people posting how to video's skip a lot of info that is important. I'm am going to attempt to build my own small home on my property and have been watching hundreds of video's and your video's are more valuable and informative than any others I've seen. Thank you, Jeanne.
Good video. Thanks for the uploading and explaining.
Great video. Thanks.
Nice. Well explained. Great tips, good video. Thanks for sharing the knowledge
Thanks. I'm about to build a shed and this will come in useful
And I've thought 18" center was standard. Good to learn basics, thanks
Thank you. I'm building a model in architecture class, and I was always confused about 16'' O.C
Now I know how :D
fantastic video, thanks for the info.
Very helpful, thanks
makes good sense and clearly explained, thanks
you are a true blessing
Thanks never knew a lot of the reasoning
Great job. Very clear and inclusive.
Thank you for the helpful video and great clear explanation.
However, I noticed that the first stud when starting the wall will never be 16" on center. If measured from center of first stud (edge of plates) the next one would actually be 15" on center. (after the first one all will be ok)
I see that everyone in the industry does that. But if looking for the first stud from a wall measured like this,(and taking into account the drywall (1/2") the 16" on center measurement (on first stud) will always be off and the nail would miss by 1/2" past the stud.
Any reason why this is not mentioned.
Great video! Thanks for the help.
Nathan Fronczak your welcome
Great information! Thanks!!👍😀
40 years of working on residential construction. I learned early on please teach me a trick. Ive learned both ways watching others mistakes and the right way. I want every way I can find from any source I can get. When a person says my way is the only way they are talking in ego mode. What a person does on a daily bases day after day makes them fast =routine.
@BEASTsatisfaction FUTURE CHAMPION!!! Love the confidence. +++Bob
@Vid
I am taking Carpentry this semester in College... pretty fast paced..
One thing I have to say is, we were laying out roof joist, and one of the guys was telling me what to mark down. I really did not get time to ponder on why, he was doing it the way he was doing it. After watching this video. I get it.
Makes sense. Of course he didn't explain any of the stuff that was mentioned in this video, which I found to be extremely important and informative info.
Nice video and to the point!
Great video! Thank you sir
@HomeRemodelWorkshop oh. makes sense now... again, thanks for the useful tips!
Well i`m a Welder/Fabricator and though we do simular things when setting out Balustrading & railings & the like, it was good to see this. I`m about to build a Studded type walled timber garage using 4"X2".. The size is 8M X 5Metre`s & height is 2.5M to the eaves & 4 Metre`s to the peak of the roof. The roof is going to be 18mm Ply with flatroof fibreglass type finish. T&G will clad external walls and ply sheets on the inside. Insulation will be installed but not sure what yet. Thanks for post.
Thanks Bob
Excellent video. Thank you
Bob..... I need to borrow you for a weekend to help me frame my 12x10 shed!!!!!
easy and very clear! thanks!
Very informative.
If I'm not mistaken, this method will produce a gap of 13.75" between the first and second stud which means 15.25" on center for that first section.
Obrigado pela dica, bom trabalho!
Hay Bob you are dynamic teacher ,I will like to work on framing with you ,gracias amigo Bob
you explained it perfect dont get why people can understand it
@aiyic When I was in grade school the metric system was what I was to be using in high school ! LOL 30 years later, same old same old! +++Bob
This was a great video - very informative. I "almost" feel like I can fix my floor and wall now... almost. If there are any contractors in Central Pennsylvania looking for work, please contact me!
Very attractive and informative video.
great video!
The way they showed in your DIY video is right to. They just have you adding 3/4" rather then subtracting the 3/4" as bob says here. So in that case you would just put the stud before the line and still get the same results.
@MFRoosy16 The standard is 16 inch centers for most typical projects, there are occasions that 12 inch centers may be required due to load restrictions ect. Hope this cleared things up a bit+++Bob
Good video!
I like the videos. Well done!
Haha, this guy likes the word 'typical.' But jokes aside this was a very good video. Very informative with good in-depth explanations. Thanks for sharing.
thanks man very helpful!
u r the best ..thanks
I do love a good friendly square...
I usually install my plates then install my studs+++Bob
What you need to do is measure across the diagonals of your framing if they measure the same its square, if not rack (physically move) the frame until the measurements are the same. Hope this helps +++Bob If its small enough pick frame up and drop it on one of the longest measurement corners then remeasure.
@mcgoni The only reason it matters is to use as much of the full amount of sheetgoods as possible,be it plywood,drywall,and alot of standard building material sizes that require breaking on a stud+++Bob
Thank you this video was exactly what I was looking for.
Oh ok. Like siding ,so the seems hit on the studs. Thanks alot.
Wot 45 Tool's Didnt Like This Very Imformative Video?, well Done Thanks For Posting
thx Bob!
super helpful. thanks!
OK. I'm confused. If you measure from the edge of the board and put it center then you attach a board at the beginning, that would not be 16" on center to the next board. Sorry I'm new to this
great video ty much