Area separation wall and stud therefor

摘要

An area separation wall having modified H-studs with a web which includes a center portion perpendicular to the modified H-stud flanges and two side portions which are adjoined to the flanges at an angle of about 60 DEG . Gypsum core boards with beveled edges are inserted into the two opposed channels of the modified H-studs with the edges of some of the core boards conforming to and abutting the side portions of the modified H-studs.