You could do that but I think you will be surprised at how much deflection
there is in a stud sideways on. This also means movement and maybe more sound
transmission.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Rossi
To: Blind Handyman List
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:05 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
That is more-space-on, not moron, studs.
When I build the wall between the finished room and the shop area, if you
remember, I am off-setting the studs so that the two wall surfaces are not
tied together except at the header and footer.
I was just wondering if there is any reason why I shouldn't turn the studs
90 degrees. That would give a wider surface to mount the wall cladding
to, and I would think that the structural rigidity will mainly come from
the footer and header connection, not so much from the studs.
This would also make it easier to install insulation because the
interlaced studs wouldn't overlap as much.
Just checking sanity here.
Thanks.
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Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: (412) 268-9081
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