Wall Construction

Question 1

What is the maximum amount a stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition can be notched?

Answer 1

25% of its width

Question 2

What is the maximum amount a stud in a nonbearing partition can be notched?

Answer 2

40% of a single stud width

Question 3

For exterior and bearing walls, if a hole is between 40% and 60% of the stud depth, then the stud must be ___________.

Answer 3

Doubled

Question 4

What is the minimum the edge of a bored hole can be to the edge of a stud, whether bearing or nonbearing?

Answer 4

5/8”

Question 5

If a notch is greater than 50% of a top plate width, then what must be installed across the notch?

Answer 5

1-1/2” (16 gage) metal tie

Question 6

What pages can be referenced for diagrams pertaining to cutting, drilling and notching?

Answer 6

125-126