when constructing a new stud partition do i set the studs out at 600mm ctrs and then at the end whatever odd measurement happens to be there happens? or do i space them equally along the legth of the wall?
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Your spacing needs to allow for the plasterboard sheet sizes which are 1220 wide.
and then whatever cuts you need at a corner?
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Cool, thanks very much Freddiemercurystwin 
Studding is set out on 400mm centres - do not use 600mm centres.
Most all framing centres are @ 400mm.
Plaster board is fixed the full length horizontally @ 2400mm across the studs.
Corners & openings require backing studs or blocking.
Cut boards, of any kind, must span at least two bays ie. 800mm, & have three fixings.
Most all framing centres are @ 400mm.
Plaster board is fixed the full length horizontally @ 2400mm across the studs.
Corners & openings require backing studs or blocking.
Cut boards, of any kind, must span at least two bays ie. 800mm, & have three fixings.
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600 is fine.
I'm not being critical, I merely want to set the record straight for any DIY'ers or self-builders.
The reasons I suggest dont use 600mm centres are:
As above, most all framing centres are 400mm - eg. stud walls, roof rafters & floor joists.
They are 400mm because its been found to be the most supportive span in most framing situations.
Anyone coming behind (including some BCO's) will be expecting to find & work to 400mm.
eg. boards might flex at 600mm and loosen tile or crack skim finish.
600mm floors might creak or sag.
Devices are built to fit in 400mm bays.
600mm is obviously used in certain situations but its often the case that these situations need heavier framing sections, & the situation calls for 600mm - IOW's its not something that should be randomly, or casually, plugged into a framing schedule.
The reasons I suggest dont use 600mm centres are:
As above, most all framing centres are 400mm - eg. stud walls, roof rafters & floor joists.
They are 400mm because its been found to be the most supportive span in most framing situations.
Anyone coming behind (including some BCO's) will be expecting to find & work to 400mm.
eg. boards might flex at 600mm and loosen tile or crack skim finish.
600mm floors might creak or sag.
Devices are built to fit in 400mm bays.
600mm is obviously used in certain situations but its often the case that these situations need heavier framing sections, & the situation calls for 600mm - IOW's its not something that should be randomly, or casually, plugged into a framing schedule.
Depends on your board thickness. 400mm is the max for 9.5 600mm for 12.5.
On a big estate the saving in timber can be a fair amount to the developer.
However for a single wall in your own house you have to decide whether you want the extra strength or save on a few bits of timber.
On a big estate the saving in timber can be a fair amount to the developer.
However for a single wall in your own house you have to decide whether you want the extra strength or save on a few bits of timber.
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Sorry, but no they aren't. Plasterboard is in metric size sheets in the UK, so 1800 x 900mm, 2400 x 1200mm, etc. Plywood is in Imperial sizes, so 8 x 4ft (2440 x 1220mm). A small point, but a vital one. For boarding with PB the stud centres must match the sheets for obvious reasons. Like Vinn says I'd normally use 400mm stud centres on walls (with 600mm on ceilings)
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