Get to know the key materials and requirements for various types of wallsincluding those with doors or windowsbefore renovating.
Building or removing a wall can make a big impact in a room renovation.
But when constructing andmodifying interior walls, it’s helpful to first understand basic carpentry skills.
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BHG / Mira Norian
Before you starttearing out walls, know that most houses are stick-framed.
This means their skeletons are built from a framework of relatively small pieces of wood.
Typical interior walls are framed with 2x4s.
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Learn more about the components involved in wall openings.
These skinny sticks of lumber are notorious for warping and twisting.
Credit: Werner Straube
Credit:Brie Williams / Interior designer: Diana Mathews
