Fixing a stud problem

nickjstocker · 06-05-2012, 05:31 PM

I somehow got a bit further than the photo before I realized that I have a hump right in the middle of the wall.(marked) When laying the 4' level horizontally with the center on those two studs, I get a rocking that is about 1/4" on each side. Seems like too much. I think I know the answer - remove the concrete boards and shave down those studs to level out the wall.

Question: Is it then ok to put the board backs up using the same holes or should I be making new ones and just thinset over it all?

What is the best way to remove the stud material? Planer?

thanks in advance for your comments

joecaption · 06-05-2012, 05:37 PM

Planer would be the fastest way.
Always pull a piece of brick string tight againt the studs to check them before installing sheetrock or tile board.

**oh'mike** · 06-05-2012, 05:53 PM

If it's not an outside wall----take a saw and cut the stud almost all the way through in the middle--

Push it back into plane and sister in a straight stud next to it.

nickjstocker · 06-05-2012, 06:01 PM

Yes - it is an exterior wall - it is not load bearing though! There are two studs and they now have plumbing passing through them. They seem fairly level at top and bottom so I think I just need to take the crown out. thanks

hand drive · 06-05-2012, 08:59 PM

maybe pop a chalk line on the side of the stud from the top down to the bottom and use a level and pencil over top of the chalk line to accentuate the line so that you can see it better and use a planer, sawzall,or skilsaw to take out the extra that sticks into the room. popping a line on both sides of the stud will have more accurate results.

06-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
nickjstocker Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4	Fixing a stud problem I somehow got a bit further than the photo before I realized that I have a hump right in the middle of the wall.(marked) When laying the 4' level horizontally with the center on those two studs, I get a rocking that is about 1/4" on each side. Seems like too much. I think I know the answer - remove the concrete boards and shave down those studs to level out the wall. Question: Is it then ok to put the board backs up using the same holes or should I be making new ones and just thinset over it all? What is the best way to remove the stud material? Planer? thanks in advance for your comments

06-05-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,840	Fixing a stud problem Planer would be the fastest way. Always pull a piece of brick string tight againt the studs to check them before installing sheetrock or tile board.

06-05-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,778	Fixing a stud problem If it's not an outside wall----take a saw and cut the stud almost all the way through in the middle-- Push it back into plane and sister in a straight stud next to it. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

06-05-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
nickjstocker Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4	Fixing a stud problem Yes - it is an exterior wall - it is not load bearing though! There are two studs and they now have plumbing passing through them. They seem fairly level at top and bottom so I think I just need to take the crown out. thanks

06-05-2012, 08:59 PM	#5
hand drive AHH, SPANS!!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Durham NC Posts: 1,229	Fixing a stud problem maybe pop a chalk line on the side of the stud from the top down to the bottom and use a level and pencil over top of the chalk line to accentuate the line so that you can see it better and use a planer, sawzall,or skilsaw to take out the extra that sticks into the room. popping a line on both sides of the stud will have more accurate results.

Fixing a stud problem