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stud·work

 (stŭd′wûrk′)
n.
1. Work ornamented or covered with studs.
2. The supportive framework of a wall or partition.
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studwork

(ˈstʌdˌwɜːk)
n
1. (Art Terms) work decorated with studs
2. (Building) the supporting framework of a wall or partition
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In respect of Apartment 412, the studwork on the corridor side had no insulation and no plasterboard to the apartment side, which he stated, may cause a weakness in any fire compartmentation;
We installed floors, a staircase and internal studwork which were completed by May, 2011.
Martin in 1984, Nero began his apprenticeship and was doing steel studwork, finishing and drywall.
Since the cupboard is made from studwork and plasterboard and isn't load-bearing I feel there must be some way round this?
Polished oak floors, panelled rooms, beautiful fireplaces, exposed studwork and oak mullioned windows all add to the hall's character.
If the room isn't big enough to subdivide please don't be tempted to just position your sanitary ware around the perimeter of the room, instead consider cleverly zoning the area with the use of studwork partitioning, or place the bath centrally to the room ( if practical) to create a really focal point.
A timber frame uninsulated studwork cavity, in properties that have a masonry cavity and must not be filled.
B&L Drywall of Conway will provide the metal studwork and drywall finishing.
But I've been refused permission by the freeholder's agent because the deeds to my flat state that the "under lessee is not to cut, maim or remove the walls, girders, beams or timbers of the demised premises." Since the cupboard is made from studwork and plasterboard and isn't load-bearing, I feel that there must be some way round this?
Karen Millen's signature biker jacket comes in various guises this autumn from ultra-cool washed leather and jersey to a classic biker and metal studwork.
If that's the case, you will need to drill two holes with a masonery bit and fit plastic plugs in the wall or into studwork behind the plasterboard.