Ständerwerk

stud wall, timber-stud framing

noun SHTEN-der-verk Rare

Usage Note

Ständerwerk describes a lightweight interior partition built from a skeleton of vertical studs (Ständer) and horizontal rails, usually clad with Gipskarton boards; widely used in drywall (Trockenbau) construction.

Examples

"Die Trennwand wurde als Ständerwerk aus Metallprofilen errichtet."

Natural Translation

The partition wall was built as a stud frame from metal profiles.

Literal Translation

The partition-wall was as stud-frame from metal-profiles erected.

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