A Algen #1 Member · 187 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 9:50 AM Algen Member 187 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 9:50 AM #1 Hello! I am going to tile a wall and need to frame a board to tile on. If framing with 45*70, does it matter for the strength which way you place the studs? (i.e., whether 45 or 70 is parallel with the board)
Hello! I am going to tile a wall and need to frame a board to tile on. If framing with 45*70, does it matter for the strength which way you place the studs? (i.e., whether 45 or 70 is parallel with the board)
J jon_h #2 Member · Uppsala · 7 851 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 10:28 AM jon_h Member Uppsala 7,851 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 10:28 AM #2 Yes, you should place the studs so that the 45 mm wide side is against the board. That way, the wall will be significantly more rigid.
Yes, you should place the studs so that the 45 mm wide side is against the board. That way, the wall will be significantly more rigid.
A Algen #3 Member · 187 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 12:48 PM Algen Member 187 posts 14 Apr 2007 at 12:48 PM #3 Thanks! I thought it seemed most logical even if it takes up a bit more space. But why take a chance when you can ask...
Thanks! I thought it seemed most logical even if it takes up a bit more space. But why take a chance when you can ask...
ByggPutte #4 Member · 1 349 posts 19 Apr 2007 at 9:58 PM ByggPutte Member 1,349 posts 19 Apr 2007 at 9:58 PM #4 Is it a bathroom? Kind regards, Putte
