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paul

08-03-2006 19:33:50




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I have an old hog barn with a pretty nice foundation, and really really poor wood. I have need for a small but tall shed so I'm thinking of rebuilding on top of the foundation. It is stud framed, & would be best to stick with that again, 18' x 36'. I want 15' high door, and it has a 2' high concrete foundation, so I would need ~14' studs on 2' centers.

What dimension does the stud need to be? Any national code/ guidelines on that?

I'm guessing 2x6, but can't find any info on the web. I'm guessing 2x4 is too weak, and I shouldn't need more than 2x6, correct? We need building permit, but no specific building codes in my county - they said on a quick questioning anyhow.

--->Paul

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

08-06-2006 18:29:32




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
How about 2x4 @ 16" on center with 2x4 horizontal girts at 24" on center to attach the exterior steel siding. If you screw the siding in the flats it provides all the diaphragm bracing you"ll need.

Good luck,

Bill



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Sid

08-04-2006 23:39:00




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
Two thought for what they are worth. If my memory serves me right, you need to go with 16" to build a wall that high out of 2x6s in order to meet code. What do you plan to build your header out of? A door that high leaves you with only 12" for a header.



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swms301

08-04-2006 13:44:19




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
For those walls you definitely need 6"studs, @16" c-c, probably 18 or 20 gage. Your problem becomes that this is a load bearing wall to support roof loads. So if you have to meet code and get a building permit you will need some design data with your permit application. Your stud supplier should be able to help you with design guidelines. Another source is the Deitrich company, look for them on the web. They can provide design for your building if you give them the details. Good Luck

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spitz

08-04-2006 07:37:33




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
if you are going 2' on center DO NOT go with the 2x4s!



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T

08-04-2006 06:04:01




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
2x4s would be fine...once you sheet the out side it stiffens everything up...blocking at 10' is required for fire stop on homes



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Fawteen

08-04-2006 01:54:27




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
2x6 would be fine. I'd recommend blocking between the studs about halfway up. That will stiffen things up considerably. Dunno about codes, but local builders block anything over 10 feet.



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JMS/MN

08-03-2006 23:36:24




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
In recent years some new rural residents here have built stud frame buildings with their new houses. 2x6 studs were normal for 12-14 foot sidewalls. Used to be pole frame construction, but now, with eventual lining and insulation, the stud frame is cheaper.



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Roy Suomi

08-03-2006 20:17:34




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
2 x 6 should be plenty....I don't know of codes about this subject..I would think 2 x 4 would be too "springy"...Plus if you need to insulate , thicker insulation can be put in the studs....



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NC Wayne

08-03-2006 20:15:16




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-03-2006 19:33:50  
Like you I have no idea what the code for something like that might be no matter where you happened to be. That said the biggest problem I can see with using 2x4 studs in todays lumber market would be finding any 2x4's that are 14 feet long and straight/true enough to do anything with. In my experience if you can find a 10 or 12 footer that isn't bowed or twisted your doing pretty good. By all means run the 2x6's, I think you'll wind up with alot sturdier wall as well as a nicer overall job in the end. Just my .02

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shinnery

08-03-2006 22:33:50




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to NC Wayne, 08-03-2006 20:15:16  
I am not sure if there are any specifications at his site or not, but there are some of these guys that ahve some fine workshops. Maybe some other ideas.



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Broomstacker

08-04-2006 07:49:10




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to shinnery, 08-03-2006 22:33:50  
Paul, not sure where you"re located, so don"t know about wind load, snow load, and the like, but if it were me, for 14" walls, I"d go with 2x6 on 16" centers!



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paul

08-04-2006 11:13:13




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to Broomstacker, 08-04-2006 07:49:10  
I shoulda mentioned MN, snow load. No insulation, no current plan to finish the inside at all. Just storage.

The old barn is 2x4 on 24" but 2 feet shorter. And those old 2x4 were a lot more wood than new ones. So no, I am not going less than 2x6. Think the 24" spacing should be fine, seems common around here - for sheds. Thanks all.

--->Paul



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MN Bob

08-08-2006 09:13:18




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 Re: wall stud sizes in reply to paul, 08-04-2006 11:13:13  
Paul; I am in Northern MN and would definetly go with 16. Someday you may decide to insulate part of it. Any of the building centers could give you the snow load specs for the trusses and side walls. Even if you build your own you will need to get the lumber and supplies, and they (most) are helpful. You must be going with a sliding door? May consider a couple feet higher and an overhead door. Good luck Bob

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