Abstract: A stud spacer. The stud spacer includes an elongated bar having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion includes at least one channel therein. At least one rod extends perpendicularly away from an interior surface of the second portion and is slidably engaged with the channel such that the second portion can selectively move between an extended position and a retracted position. When the second portion is in the extended position, a linear distance between a first end of the elongated bar and a second end of the elongated bar is greater than when the second portion is in the retracted position. At least one fastener is disposed on a lower side of the elongated bar.