Randy926
Member
I will be putting 16 foot 2 x 10's in a basement - with a minimum of 18 inches above grade.
In the middle of the 16 foot span - I want to build a small wall to support the 2x10's so they don't sag in the middle.
Somebody told me that a stud wall must be a minimum of 14 inches high -is this correct?
If it is correct - does the 14 inches only relate to the stud length - or can the mudsill, double top plate and the studs all be counted as part of the 14 inches?
Thanks for any assistance
Randy
Marin County, CA
In the middle of the 16 foot span - I want to build a small wall to support the 2x10's so they don't sag in the middle.
Somebody told me that a stud wall must be a minimum of 14 inches high -is this correct?
If it is correct - does the 14 inches only relate to the stud length - or can the mudsill, double top plate and the studs all be counted as part of the 14 inches?
Thanks for any assistance
Randy
Marin County, CA