Wall stud

Abstract

A stud ( 10 ) for a wall structure has a central stud member ( 11 ) having opposed faces ( 16 and 17 ), an acoustic support member ( 12, 13 ) mounted on each face ( 16, 17 ) of the central stud member ( 11 ) and an outer stud member ( 14 ) on the outer side of each acoustic support member ( 12, 13 ).

1 . A stud for a wall structure comprising a central stud member having opposed faces, an acoustic support member mounted on each face of the central stud member and an outer stud member on the outer side of each acoustic support member.  
     
     
         2 . A stud according to  claim 1  wherein each acoustic support member has a major portion having an inner face and outwardly extending spaced apart arms which terminate in inwardly directed flanges which define recesses.  
     
     
         3 . A stud according to  claim 2  wherein each outer stud member has an enlarged head that is located in the recess and held captive therein by the flanges.  
     
     
         4 . A stud according to  claim 1  wherein each acoustic support member is seated in a recess formed in the face of the central stud.  
     
     
         5 . A wall structure comprising a plurality of spaced apart wall studs as defined above, wall sheeting connecting each side of adjacent wall studs and insulating material between the wall sheeting.