Tag: stud wall
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What’s the difference between a load-bearing wall and a stud partition wall?
Knocking down a wall to create an open plan layout is a popular choice for homeowners looking to make their homes brighter and airier. But before you pick up your sledgehammer, you need to make sure that you know whether the wall’s load-bearing or a stud partition – otherwise you could damage the structural integrity…
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How to build a stud wall – guest post by Jonnie Irwin
I’m renovating my London flat, luckily I know some good builders. Installing a stud wall isn’t a particularly difficult job for an experienced DIY-er, but I would always advise calling in the professionals. I gave my builder Moss a hand when he built a stud wall to reconfigure the layout of my flat, here’s how it’s done.