Stud wall movement

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by DIY_Has123, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. DIY_Has123

    DIY_Has123 Active Member

    I have built a stud frame for a built in corner wardrobe floor to ceiling. This is for 2 spacepro sliding doors I ordered from screwfix about 150cm wide.

    Rather than using a cheap end panel or mdf sheet, I built a stud wall with noggins for the wardrobe end as I wanted a proper plastered wall end which will look better painted and finished. Used 3x2 and 4x2 timbers.

    This is a L shaped 2 timber frame corner and overall seems strong and sturdy but when I apply some force to it...there is slight movement by 1 or 2 mm.

    Is this normal for stud walls or will it lead to problems like cracks in plaster?

    I assume there is always slight bit of flex unless you're building a wall out of solid brick
     
  2. AnotherTopJob

    AnotherTopJob Screwfix Select

    Stud walls/plasterboard can flex quite a lot, so it sounds normal.
     

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