Stud

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005729",
  "term": "Stud",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vertical framing member in a wall, providing support for finishes and carrying structural loads from floors or roofs to the foundation. These members form the skeleton of a framed wall, defining its shape and providing attachment points for sheathing and drywall. Standard wood studs are often 2x4 or 2x6 lumber, spaced 16 or 24 inches on center.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "stud finder"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ständer",
    "es": "montante",
    "fr": "montant"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stud/"
}