Matching wall and truss spacing...
Matching wall and truss spacing...
(OP)
Hello all:
I would like to use 2x6 walls 16" o.c. w/ double top plate for a backyard workshop/office I am constructing. The truss package I have received from the local manufacturer has the attic trusses spaced at 24" o.c.
Is this combination of 24" trusses and 16" studs something that is done often? There are a total of 4 "girder trusses" for the dormers used on the building. I know it would be best to have every truss with a stud below it. Nonetheless, it seems the 2x6 wall would be sufficient to support this regardless. Any input on this would be very helpful!
I am hesistant to use 24" spacing for the studs because I would like an overall open space on the first floor and that just doesn't seem like it would be very stable for a 30' x 30' footprint.
So basically, am I ok sticking with my mismatched combination of 24" trusses and 16" studs? Or should I just go ahead and use 24" o.c. for the 2x6 walls even though we are talking about a open space with no interior shear walls etc?
Thanks very much for any assistance!!
I would like to use 2x6 walls 16" o.c. w/ double top plate for a backyard workshop/office I am constructing. The truss package I have received from the local manufacturer has the attic trusses spaced at 24" o.c.
Is this combination of 24" trusses and 16" studs something that is done often? There are a total of 4 "girder trusses" for the dormers used on the building. I know it would be best to have every truss with a stud below it. Nonetheless, it seems the 2x6 wall would be sufficient to support this regardless. Any input on this would be very helpful!
I am hesistant to use 24" spacing for the studs because I would like an overall open space on the first floor and that just doesn't seem like it would be very stable for a 30' x 30' footprint.
So basically, am I ok sticking with my mismatched combination of 24" trusses and 16" studs? Or should I just go ahead and use 24" o.c. for the 2x6 walls even though we are talking about a open space with no interior shear walls etc?
Thanks very much for any assistance!!





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Rick Kitson MBA P.Eng
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I just feel hesistant because of the "openness" of the ground level being 30x30'. I am assuming structural grade OSB and tight nailing would be sufficient then for those walls.
thanks again
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But why are u sold on 2x6"?
Where are u located?
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I am in coastal south Texas. I thought 2x6 would be good because these are attic trusses for my upstairs office, two of the walls are going to be bearing all of the "upstairs" weight.
The upstairs room area is about 13'x30'
The two gable end trusses are also load bearing so there really isnt much load on the other two walls.
Another concern is having solid exterior walls since there arent any interior shear walls on that ground floor. Plus we are in a potential high-wind area! If 2x6's 24 oc can provide enough stiffness for all of this then i'm all for it.
thanks
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