Author Question: Stud spacings of 16 on center or 24 on center are used when framing walls because _____. a. they ... (Read 21 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Stud spacings of 16 on center or 24 on center are used when framing walls because _____.

a. they save money when purchasing materials
b. they divide evenly into 48
c. they have always been used by carpenters
d. they are multiples of 8

Question 2

When laying out a wall, why should the sole plate and the top plate be different lengths?

a. To prevent butt joints from falling directly above each other
b. To use up shorter lengths of lumber
c. To eliminate the need for splicing
d. To provide a nailing surface for ceiling joists