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oyates O I have a wall that is 24' long by 10' an then my other wall is 20' long how do I figure how many studs are needed and how much insulation? The walls will be 16"oc #1 · Aug 19, 2012 I have a wall that is 24' long by 10' an then my other wall is 20' long how do I figure how many studs are needed and how much insulation? The walls will be 16"oc Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Aug 19, 2012 Usually figuring one stud per foot will get you pretty close. Insulation generally comes by the sq ft. Length of wall times height. Don't forget that you will need plates for the wall as well. #3 · Aug 19, 2012 You have the key numbers. Now if you do not know how to do basic math, find a third grader that can take the length and figure out how many inches, then take that number and divide by 16. #4 · Aug 19, 2012 Yeah that one foot rule is good, somehow somewhere I am sure if you have any left over you will find a use for them. Guaranteed. #8 · Aug 19, 2012 Add an extra 10--that is what I always do--with doors--wall ends and blocking you will use them and more--

0 Reply #5 · Aug 19, 2012 I use a different method..... Since I want to make sure that studs land on 16" OC.....I think of it terms of a sheet of OSB (or drywall)....each sheet takes 3 studs (plus the end stud).....so if I have a wall 20' long....that is 5 sheets of OSB for the shearwall....5 x 3 + 1....16 studs....plus 2 20 footers for the top plate..... Don't forget that if you windows or doors....you will need you jack stud and trimmers..... When I first started off doing DIY....I tried to get my counts exact....after awhile I realized I was making too many trips back to HD for "one more piece".....now I make sure I buy extra.....I can always return what I don't use.....which in most cases, I end up using it anyway. #6 · Aug 19, 2012 2x4's are never technically "left over" There is always a use for a couple of them. Not to mention, they are very inexpensive and have a great shelf life. #7 · Aug 19, 2012 ^^^^+1 If its just stud wall you can go length in ft x .8 But you will have corners that will eat up a couple. 0 Reply #9 · Aug 20, 2012 Windows and doors really add to the stud count. Especially if you want particular sizes or need them in a particular place. #10 · Aug 20, 2012 (Edited) Good shelf life....!.? No offense, but it seems I spend an hour picking out studs at Home Depot....Then I end up using half of them through the weekend, and must leave town for business (a slow DIYer

. ) When I come home 5 days later....its a warped mess. lol I have found if you don't use 2x4s right away...they may twist. Of course mildly twisted and warped ones are still usable in many instances :thumbup: #12 · Aug 20, 2012 First problem is you said home depot for studs lol You let then suck up moisture then yes they will warp like mad. 0 Reply #11 · Aug 20, 2012 I have had 2x4's laying up in the attic of our garage, and never had any twist on me. Matter of fact, I have lumber up there from nine years ago, and still as straight as it was, when I brought it home. #14 · Sep 26, 2012 Wow you must be lucky. Every contractor I have known will come right out and say if you don't nail it up, it will bow/twist. Show more replies 0 Reply #13 · Aug 20, 2012 Figure 1 per foot as said, on a house. Individual walls, almost as easy; 24'wall= 1/2 length(12) plus 1/2 that # =(6) plus (1)starter stud = 19 studs. 20' = 10+5+1 = 16 studs Gary #16 · Sep 26, 2012 Neat way, Mine is same but different. Times by 3/4 (.75) plus one for corner, 2 for every window or door, and 1 for every intersecting wall. In reality I usually get 1 per foot, this allows me to pick the ones that are straightest and send/take the rest back. 0 Reply Insert Quotes Post Reply

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