What Is Behind the Drywall

Behind the drywall is the house’s skeleton or frame. While a handful of builders use metal framing, most still use wood.

What would be behind drywall?

Electrical cables are usually behind drywall, either running horizontally through holes in the studs or stapled vertically up the sides of studs. … You should not find loose electrical wires: only wires bundled together as either metal- or plastic-sheathed cables.

What is the wood behind the drywall called?

What is a wall stud? Studs are vertical 2 by 4 inch beams that support the frame of your home. You can find them behind your drywall, usually spaced 16 or 24 inches apart. Since studs are made of thick and sturdy wood or metal, they can securely hold screws better than wall materials like drywall.

Chloe Bennett

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