Originally Posted by
Dan Hintz
Me? Over-engineer? Pfft!
I want straight because I know what a royal PITA it is to attach drywall to a stud when you're not quite sure where the centerline lies hidden behind that sheet. Even worse, if you're trying to attach something to the stud wall after the wall is mudded/painted. I'll happily pay a premium to get wood I can count on.
But I'm not sold on any one method just yet...
Dan, you're overthinking this. Have you checked with your local lumberyard for availability of 10' #1 structural fir studs? They're readily available out here at quality lumber yards. If your concern is even spacing for drywall then simply cut a pile of 14.5" 2 x 4 blocking and put one midpoint between the studs (assuming 16OC). No need for qtr sawn. No need for metal. LVL's...Whaaaa?
Time to quit talkin' and start chalkin'
Scott Vroom
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.