2x4 vs 2x6 walls
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2x6 framing versus 2x4 framing
Comments (14)Our passive solar home has 2x6 construction, as specified by the architect. Not a single builder we talked to regarding the build had any issues with the 2x6 construction, and that included some who did have issues with building a tight house. In other words, even those who weren't too up to date on things, didn't have any problem with 2x6 construction. None of the builders that submitted proposals suggested switching to 2x4 construction as a cost saving measure. All of the builders made such suggestions in other areas. Our builder and the framing subs doing the work haven't made a single negative comment regarding the 2x6 walls. We are building in East Tennessee. I doubt things are much different in Middle Tennessee. East Tennessee is much more conservative than Middle Tennessee. If there was resistance to 2x6 construction in Tennessee, I would expect it here, rather than there....See MoreCan a window made for 2 X 6 walls be installed on a 2 X 4 Walls
Comments (7)Thanks, If I trim it down or take off the jamb, would it compromise the integrity of the window? I am not much of a handyman, so will ask my framing guy to do it. Do you guys think this would be a annoying request for the framer to strip down 6 windows n install n bigger question would a framer know how to do this?...See More2x6 walls question
Comments (7)Energy rater...I know...seems silly. I really am concerned about the other things too. But those things I feel pretty confident about...I think. I really do have a reason for asking such a silly question. We have found a plan that's pretty reasonable. I've had a Kohler Tea for Two tub picked out for years. It's 6 ft. In this plan (see pic) the tub almost looks wedged in as it is. The space is 6' 8 1/2". My brain is thinking that if this space shrinks by 4 " the tub I want will not fit. The plan has 2x4 walls and we want 2x6 walls. So trying to figure out if we should have our local architect change this along with any other changes we are making. Does losing those few inches here and there affect things like this or trim and doors not fitting right in tight places where every inch might count? JDS..so, if the GC has the basement contractor pour all walls 4" bigger the plan or blueprint doesn't need to be changed. Am I getting this right? ichabod...thank you. Love your phrasing..walls "coming in"...See More2x4 or 2x6 on 10ft. interior walls
Comments (3)Without knowing where the project is located I'll use the 2015 IRC. The minimum size for interior non-load bearing wall studs is 2x3 @ 24" o.c.. Load bearing interior wall stud requirements are the same as for exterior wall studs which limits 2x4 studs to a height of 10 ft. If you're concerned about movement use a better grade or stiffer species of kiln-dried 2x4 studs @ 16" o.c. and/or 5/8" drywall instead of 1/2" or a double layer of 1/2"....See MoreRelated Professionals
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