Unsupported Chase Heights
Unsupported Chase Heights
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Question is as follows: Building a residential home in the 70 mph wind load area. Constructing a 2 ft by 6 ft chase with 2x4 studs 16" O.C. What is the maximum unsupported free standing chase height?
Thanks for your help,
Digital
Thanks for your help,
Digital





RE: Unsupported Chase Heights
Use your wind speed to calculate the bending actual bending load on the studs.
Becareful of the overturn connections!!