The Ontario Building Code | Orientation of Studs
9.24.3.3. Orientation of studs
(1) Steel studs shall be installed with webs at right angles to the wall face and, except at openings="http://thehandyforce.com/windows/" title ="Window installer in Toronto">openings, shall be continuous for the full wall height.
In Plain Language
Steel studs must be oriented as set out in this article, ensuring consistent alignment for proper structural and cladding attachment performance.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.