Minimum size for light gage stud wall
Minimum size for light gage stud wall
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I have a single story structure with light gage roof trusses on light gage walls (2 exterior walls, 1 intermediate interior). Is there a minimum recommended stud size I should be starting my analysis from? In the past I have used 6" as a standard but I am wondering if I can use 3 5/8" or 4" for the interior load bearing wall.






RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
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RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
Mike, I actually left a message with one mnfr. But I think that 4" is the minimum I would want to use because so as to get provide adequate bearing for the truss above.
RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
However, another free software that I have used is called Steel Smart System. It's put out by The Steel Network, and seems to be a pretty good software system. It takes some time to get it installed (they make you jump through some hoops) but it seems pretty good.
RE: Minimum size for light gage stud wall
Will there be one continuous truss or two single span trusses? If two trusses, then do they have to align?