Planning glossary
Stud
A repeated vertical wall-framing member whose material, size, grade, spacing, and role come from a reviewed assembly or design.
Example
A baseline count at 16 inches on center excludes special pieces around openings and corners.
Related concepts
On center
Spacing measured from the center of one repeated element to the center of the next, commonly abbreviated O.C.
Read definitionPlate
A horizontal framing member at the top or bottom of a framed wall; quantity and detailing depend on the assembly.
Read definitionBearing wall
A wall intended to transfer structural loads from elements above to supports below. Intent on a sketch is not structural verification.
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