{"id":17985,"date":"2022-07-22T08:41:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T08:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=17985"},"modified":"2023-12-19T10:02:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:02:00","slug":"difference-joist-stud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/difference-joist-stud\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between a Joist and a Stud"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style><div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-Z1RL4fJ wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>Joists and studs are both part of a house&rsquo;s internal framework, which provides stability to the structure. Joists are horizontal beams that support ceilings and floors. Studs are vertical beams that support walls.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difference Between Joists and Studs: Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both joists and studs are wooden planks used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/pressure-treated-wood-interior-framing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7288\">framing of a building<\/a>. They create a solid foundation upon which other elements are supported or can be attached to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing.jpg\" alt=\"House framing\" class=\"wp-image-20062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing.jpg.webp\" alt=\"House framing\" class=\"wp-image-20062 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/House-framing.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The two are <em>essentially<\/em> the same thing. However, they are differentiated by their physical orientation and, therefore, their specific purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joists are <em>horizontally<\/em> oriented beams and are used for the framing of floors and ceilings.&nbsp;Studs, on the other hand, are <em>vertically<\/em> oriented beams. They are used to provide structure to the walls of a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Joist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A joist is a horizontally-oriented beam used to form part of the internal framing of a home&rsquo;s horizontal structures, namely, the floors and ceilings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Joists are typically made from softwood lumber, like Pine or Douglas Fir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s most common to see joists that are made from two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or two-by-twelve planks, though it&rsquo;s certainly not impossible to see joists of other sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These planks can also be bought in various lengths, depending on the size of your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As joists are horizontally oriented structural supports, you will find them in the floors and ceilings of a building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of joist in house frame\" class=\"wp-image-20064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of joist in house frame\" class=\"wp-image-20064 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-joist-in-house-frame.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As for their spacing, you&rsquo;ll find joists placed anywhere from 12 to 24 inches apart on center, depending on the size of the lumber used and the intended load\/purpose of the joists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be placed a certain number of inches &ldquo;on center&rdquo; means that the <em>middle<\/em> of each joist is placed that number of inches apart, not that the space between the sides of each joist is that wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary function of joists is to provide solid structural support to your home. They work in tandem with the studs and other parts that make up your house&rsquo;s framing to keep everything secure and stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the joists are supported by the studs and vertical framing, the joists, in turn, also support the studs. They essentially work to anchor each other in place, and it&rsquo;s even recommended that they line up with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on whether the joists are placed under flooring or to support the ceiling, they also need to be capable of handling load from people, objects, and furniture, as well as supporting the housing materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary Functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While supporting your home and all that you intend to put inside it is the primary purpose of joists, they can serve other purposes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those purposes do, of course, tend to include providing support for other fixtures in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, hanging chairs, interior hammocks, and other hanging furniture is often attached to the joists. That&rsquo;s because the material you see making up your ceiling itself is not strong enough to handle that much weight on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, they may be used as attachment points for decor rather than furniture, and are critical for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/weight-can-ceiling-fan-hold\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16761\">compliant attachment of heavier fixtures like ceiling fans<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Stud?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A stud is a vertically-oriented wooden beam that is used to form the upright framing of a home&rsquo;s structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of stud in house frame\" class=\"wp-image-20065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of stud in house frame\" class=\"wp-image-20065 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Illustration-of-stud-in-house-frame.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The material used for studs can vary. Like joists, they are often made from softwoods like Pine, Spruce, or Douglas Fir, rather than hardwoods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is becoming more common to see steel studs as well. While steel is more expensive and difficult to work with, it is far more durable than wood. Additionally, steel studs are actually lighter in weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dimensions, studs are typically found as two-by-fours or two-by-sixes. As for length, they can be found at various lengths up to 16 ft, to suit the needs of your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studs are located behind the drywall, and can be found in just about every wall that is not made from concrete or brick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are spaced evenly apart, typically 16&Prime; on center. Sometimes, however, they are spaced out 24&Prime; on center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary function of studs is to provide structural support to your home. These spaced vertical supports give integrity to your walls themselves, preventing collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most walls are load-bearing, meaning that they provide support for the ceiling or upper levels, and all load-bearing walls have studs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary Functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the primary purpose of studs is to provide support to your home itself, they do serve additional functions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, they hold other parts of your home in place. From openings like windows and doors, to more out-of-sight elements like the insulation within the walls, studs are anchor points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, various interior additions to your home may need to be anchored to a stud in order to be secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine, for example, you wanted to mount a TV to the wall. The drywall itself is not likely to be able to support the weight of your TV; you&rsquo;ll need to anchor the mount to something more solid. That&rsquo;s where a stud comes in handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are even <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/shower-doors-studs-needed-installation\/\">sometimes required to hang shower doors<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/do-you-attach-ikea-furniture-wall\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11105\">tall furniture pieces like bookcases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Differences Between Joists and Studs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Joists<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Studs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horizontally-oriented wooden beam used for framing<\/td><td>Vertically-oriented wooden beam used for framing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Softwood planks, most commonly found in sizes between two-by-six to two-by-twelve<\/td><td>Softwood planks or steel beams, usually found as two-by-fours or two-by-sixes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typically placed anywhere from 12 to 24&Prime; on center<\/td><td>Typically placed 16&Prime; on center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primarily used to provide structure to the home<\/td><td>Primarily used to provide structure to the home<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can be used as an anchor point for furniture, fixtures, or decor<\/td><td>Can be used as an anchor point for furniture or decor, helps keep insulation in place<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeefficiencyguide.com\/wall-studs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/homeefficiencyguide.com\/wall-studs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hvacseer.com\/can-you-mount-a-ceiling-fan-directly-to-a-joist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hvacseer.com\/can-you-mount-a-ceiling-fan-directly-to-a-joist\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcopeland.com\/blog\/what-is-a-joist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mtcopeland.com\/blog\/what-is-a-joist\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weekendbuilds.com\/floor-joist-sizing-and-span-in-residential-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/weekendbuilds.com\/floor-joist-sizing-and-span-in-residential-construction\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/do-floor-joists-need-to-line-up-with-studs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/do-floor-joists-need-to-line-up-with-studs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigrentz.com\/blog\/floor-joist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bigrentz.com\/blog\/floor-joist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/article\/what-to-know-about-wall-studs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/article\/what-to-know-about-wall-studs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/what-is-a-stud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/what-is-a-stud\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makingmanzanita.com\/stud-spacing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.makingmanzanita.com\/stud-spacing\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeelandlumber.com\/what-is-the-best-lumber-for-framing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.zeelandlumber.com\/what-is-the-best-lumber-for-framing\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Difference Between Joists and Studs: Overview Both joists and studs are wooden planks used in the framing of a building. 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