Jun 27, 2007 · The "middle" size of 2x5 would provide some more room with a lot less waste at the mill. I've always assumed that the only reason framing lumber isn't sold in "odd" sizes and …

Apr 17, 2002 · Maybe 2X5 walls would be a good compromise for someone who couldn't decide between 2X4 and 2X6. And the odd length lumber also makes sense for trusses. Like for a 23' …

Aug 27, 2021 · Hi, I’m considering replacing my bathroom door with a pocket door. The bathroom wall was framed out in 2×4 studs. Should i consider reframing the wall with 2X6 studs to […]

Jul 13, 2010 · Re: [World of Darkness] Second Sight - how are some of these merits ever actually usa One more question, actually - would a standalone 5-dot merit cost 10 XP (2x5), or 30 XP …

May 25, 2007 · Because the issue of thermal losses by direct conduction through studs (thermal bridging) comes up frequently, I thought it would be useful to have a table showing effective R …

Feb 26, 2004 · Hi All – I’m adding a decorative skirt around a recently re-built porch on a 1900 Victorian. We’re leaning towards a ‘square’ (as opposed to diagonal) grid, using the 4×8 …

Nov 27, 2007 · I have never run a dryer vent through a roof. We did something even worse by giving in to running a dryer vent up from the basement through an exterior 2x5 wall, then …

Sep 6, 2004 · The International Residential Code indicates the use of 3×4 @ 16″ O.C. studs when supporting 2 floors, roof and ceiling. I also could use a 2×6 @ 16″ O.C. studs […]

Nov 4, 2004 · In regards to the 2x5; could you have put it 'inside' the trusses,ie, above the bottom chord or is that what you did. I am assuming that, because you did not mention firring down …