nagmay t1_jadqnl4 wrote
Reply to comment by Warsaw14 in Basement wall framing, slight gaps due to crowning of studs. Please advise on next steps if any are needed. by Warsaw14
> Wouldn’t just shimming out the few studs in this case be the easiest route overall
Yes- in my experience, it is much easier to shim a few than to grind/remove a stud that is bowed out. No need to get them perfect, just within 1/8" for flat drywall.
As for the why, there are two things to help in the future:
- Watch out for large bows when selecting lumber. The stuff from the big box stores can be really bad. Sight down each piece as you select it.
- Match all the bows into the same direction when building the wall. You won't notice if all the lumber bows out 1/8" in the same direction... but if one bows the opposite way, you now have 1/4" to deal with.
Warsaw14 OP t1_jaeg8e7 wrote
Quick clarification, you mentioned large bows but did you mean crown?
nagmay t1_jaeli54 wrote
Potato/Potatoe
It is regional, but I usually refer to "crown" when referring to joists and bow when referring to studs or raw framing lumber.
In example: Joists should always be crowned up. Studs can be bowed in either direction, but the direction should be the same for all the studs in a single wall.
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