can anyone advise how best to locate wooden stud joist behind plasterboard without drilling thousands of holes. I have tried tapping and listening for change of sound, also tried to measure plaster board size but so far all unsuccessful. many thanks kev
stud locating
- Thread starter kevinmachell
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Timber usually within 50mm of edge of room, poke a couple of holes [fine blade screwdriver is ideal] in to confirm then measure off 400mm, 450mm and 600mm, pierce plasterboard at each dimension to find spacing.Should not need more than a few holes to locate everything.
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