Finding Studs Under Siding

Measure 16 and mark additional stud locations.

Finding studs under siding.

If that s true and i wanted to hit a stud close to dead center i d probably make myself about a 6 long 3 32 diameter drill bit locate a stud from inside and bore a hole from inside out next to the stud. Since the baseboard is attached to the studs look to see if. Keeping these points in mind here are the ways i ve been most successful at finding studs. How to find exterior wall studs standard wall construction.

This is not always the case depending on the installer. Using a window as a location guide use a stud finder on the inside to locate a stud or two and transfer that to the outside. Place the stud finder at the edge of the exterior siding. Remove the section of siding at the elevation you plan on mounting the awning at.

Builders use an outside corner as a reference point when framing walls so you might. The better way is to locate the edges of the osb sheathing. Locate an outlet on the wall. Sadly you can t always rely on the nails holding any type of siding to indicate where the studs are but if it s vinyl over plywood the plywood nails should be a good guide.

Locate the switches and outlets which indicate a stud. To the best of my knowledge we won t see a stud by lifting siding unless the house was built about 1925. In theory the siding should be nailed at the studs. Draw a mark at the exact location where the stud finder locates a stud.

Remove the cover plate. A little light will go off or the finder will make a beeping noise when it finds a stud. You will also find studs. The edges must be nailed into a stud.

Walk very slowly along the exterior siding while holding the stud finder. Look at the trim for where it has been nailed to a stud. If you have gaps around the outlet box use a long nail or knife blade to locate the stud on either side of the box. If i don t have any luck.

Don t have a stud finder. Today s structural codes require builders to space wall studs uniformly to accommodate. Turn power off to the room.