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Is a 1993 Fairmont double wide home constructed with 2x4s or 2x6s?
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All homes produced use a variety of lumber dimensions including 2x4s and 2x6s. Each serves a different purpose in the construction. Typically, joists in the floors and ceilings are 2x6s, as they are a much stronger beam member compared to a 2x4 at a given span length for any simply supported beam. Roof rafters are typically the same dimensions as joists, as the rafters must directly support snow, wind, rain, live, and dead loads.
2x4s are typically used in walls and other miscellaneous construction within the home. In many homes 2x4s make up the exterior walls as well, as they are used to frameout doorways and windows, however some homes may have exterior walls made from 2x6s. The benefits of 2x6s exterior walls lies in the amount of insulation which can be placed in the wall, which aids in the reduction of heat lost to the outside environment, they do cost more though.
Open your front door and measure the width of your jamb. Subtract 1/2 inch for drywall and 1/2 inch for outside sheathing. Then see what your width is.
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Why are some 2x4s pink's?
The color identifies them as "stud grade" pine.
How many 2x4s do you need to frame in a 10x10 foot room?
25
How much does 2x4s cost?
Around $2.51 for a 10ft and around $1.90 for a 8ft.
How many 2x4s do i need to build a 12x12 wall?
144/8 = 18
What are spaces in between 2x4s in a wall a 1994 mobile home?
They are usually 16" spacing on 2x3.
What is the right size for studs?
Traditionally studs are 2x4s, but as the desire for insualtion has increased some houses use 2x6s
What tree does lumber wood come from?
It comes from the Pacific Northwest region.
How many 2x4s do you need for a 30 foot wall?
Standard studs are spaced 16" apart. 30 feet times 12 inches = 360 inches. 360 inches divided by 16 inches = 22.5. If you are measuring left to right, the right-side stud from the frame becomes the last one. Depending on how you will compensate for the extra 8" at the end, you will need 21 or 22 2x4s.
Are a 93-94 blazer 4.3 vortex the same?
No. They had CPI induction engines indicated by a "W" on the vin., and TBI indicated by a "Z" on the vin. 2x4s and 4x4s have diffrent oil pans.
How can you make a wheel?
Take some 2x4s and nail them together then drill holes for you wheel studs... Don't be dumb unless you own a machine shop and have the skills and material to make it then just go buy some
Should rafters be placed above studs?
To my knowledge, there is no code requirement to do so. Theoretically, if you place the rafters onto a properly fabricated double top plate of quality 2x4s, then the assembly should be structurally sound. On the other hand however, if the rafters are located directly above the wall studs, then it's possible that there would be a lessening of the normally very slight settlement [over many, many years] of the top plate. Yes
What are some Ideas for making patio furniture out of old headboards?
If you have an old headboard and a footboard, you can make a bench using the headboard as the back and cutting the footboard in half to make armrests. you can use a simple wooden board for the seat or 3-4 2x4s
