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Stud Walls

Internal walls come in two distinct varieties: load-bearing and non-load-bearing. You often can't tell the difference just by looking at them, but structurally, a load-bearing wall acts as a support for the roof, a floor, a support beam or another wall above it. Load-bearing walls need to be stronger than non-load-bearing walls and may also require additional foundation support underneath. It is common to use blockwork for load-bearing walls and timber studwork for non-load-bearing walls. Timber studwork walls are often simply called stud walls and are usually built using vertical 100x50mm timbers fixed to timber running across the floor and ceiling.

Shorter lengths of timber, known as noggins, are fitted horizontally between the studs. Plasterboard is then fixed to both sides, allowing the wall to be plastered. Stud walls can make it more difficult to fix items such as shelves or mirrors, as heavier items usually need to be secured into the timber studs or fitted using suitable plasterboard fixings.

Who Can Complete the Job?

If you need to remove or build a stud wall, or alter an existing one to create something such as a doorway, the work may be relatively straightforward depending on the structure and what services are contained within the wall. A joiner, carpenter or handyman may be able to complete the job. Handymen are multi-skilled tradespeople who carry out a range of everyday jobs around the home and are often used for simple repairs, maintenance and basic building work. However, certain plumbing, electrical or structural work may require a tradesperson with the appropriate qualifications.

Although hiring a handyman may cost less than hiring a joiner or carpenter, you should still carry out the same checks before choosing someone to work in your home. Compare quotes, check previous customer feedback where available and make sure the scope of the work is clearly set out in writing.

Building a simple stud wall to divide a room may take a team of two around 2-3 days, including plastering the completed wall to provide a finish ready for decorating. This assumes no plumbing, electrical work or doors are required. If lights, sockets or radiators need moving, the job will take longer and the cost will increase.

If you are building a stud wall to divide a large bedroom into two smaller rooms, check the relevant Building Regulations requirements before starting work. Requirements can depend on matters such as ventilation, escape windows, fire safety and room layout. It is worth checking with your local building control body to confirm whether approval is required before starting the project. Planning permission is not usually needed for a simple internal stud wall, but there can be exceptions depending on the property and the work involved.

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