From the desired height of ceiling, deduet the thickness of the plates for the length of the studding. After this has been done and a pattern made, nail a small block to one end allowing it to extend one inch over the sides, this studding is to be used as a gauge to mark and cut duplicate studdings. (Fig. 10.)

Fig. 10

All corners should be doubled or trippled. (Fig. 11.) When the spacing is complete and studs are cut, nail them on the top plates in their respective places, trim all openings, then raise the section and nail the studs to the lower plate. (Fig. 12.)

Fig. 11. Corner

Fig. 12

Where there is a ribbon used for the support of the upper joists, measure down the thickness of the joist and notch in the stud the thickness and width of the ribbon below the joist for a bearing, using a 1x4 for the ribbon.