Week 5: Chapter 7- Walls
Chapter 7 Walls In Chapter 7 we learned about interior wall finishes and when they are suitable, what the different types of walls are, how to design interior walls appropriate to their uses, and how to specify interior wall finishes in finish schedules and finish plans. This chapter on walls will discuss wall systems, how the wall assembly works as a unit, and the finish materials for walls. Chapter Notes: Framing Systems A wall may be framed in several different ways. The three main systems are stud walls, masonry or concrete bearing walls, and column and beam structural frame walls with infill. A new type of wall being used is the structural panel wall. Stud walls- Stud walls can be built from either wood or light-gauge steel. These come in industrystandard sizes, with the most common being 2 inches by 4 inches or 2 inches by 6 inches. The standard spacing for wall studs is 12 inches on center, 16 inches on center, or 24 inches on cen...