Wires. Electrical cables are usually behind drywall, either running horizontally through holes in the studs or stapled vertically up the sides of studs. In some older homes, though, you may encounter loose wires called knob-and-tube wiring.Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, what is the wood behind drywall called?Lath and plaster is a building process used to finish mainly interior dividing walls and ceilings. It consists of narrow strips of wood (laths) which are nailed horizontally across the wall studs or ceiling joists and then coated in plaster. can you put plywood behind drywall? Yes, plywood can be used behind sheetrock. I just finished a bathroom, a small bathroom where every inch counted so I infilled between the studs. Yes, it was a bit labor intensive but now a grab bar or towel bar can be added anywhere without the worry of it being pulled out of the sheetrock. Consequently, how deep are studs behind drywall? When a home is framed, the wall studs are usually spaced 16 or 24 inches apart. If you start in a corner and measure out 16 inches and you don’t find a stud, you should find one at 24 inches.Are cripple studs load bearing?Chandler – In my area a cripple is a short stud above a header. The same term is also used for the short studs below a window. They are permanent framing and are adequate for supporting a load bearing wall.
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