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exterior Diagonal wall construction for house 1

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victormach

Civil/Environmental
Jan 14, 2023
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Hello everyone. I am an owner builder in NJ planning to build my house this year and drafting my own drawings. as seen on 2 images attached, I am planning to have diagonal exterior wall (2 x 6 studs). at the top corner, it is extending 5'-6" from the face of front wall. I am not sure how will this be structurally supported. what kind of bracing or framing will be required here? if required, i can run 2x6 studs exposed pressure treated to go all the way down to the ground. Please let me know if you need any other information. really appreciate the help here.
 
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