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gravitologist t1_j9e5nhp wrote

Reply to comment by EmptyAirEmptyHead in How do I find these g-d studs?? by WaterChestnutII

24 can be load bearing too if you do stacked framing. In regions w low live loads it’s common and more than adequate.

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PersnickityPenguin t1_j9e8drp wrote

“Advanced” framing

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Dsiee t1_j9ekobf wrote

Well "Cheap" framing doesn't sound quite as nice on a quote.

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gravitologist t1_j9fkfsb wrote

Well, yes, there is less lumber and thus it’s less expensive. But it is arguably a superior construction method because there is less thermal bridging and so the insulation performs better.

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Dsiee t1_j9ix1dp wrote

I agree, I used much of the methodology in my recent build but it is still cheaper.

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