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| Submitted by: | Bob FANKHAUSER 5/20/2008 12:34:34 PM PT |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
| Occupation: | Engineer/remodeler |
OVE can be compatible with high wind load framing, although a few adjustments may be needed.
For example, with stacked 2x6 studs 24 oc, the double top plate isn't doing anything for vertical or shear loads- it just ties in the perpendicular walls, which can be done w/ a Simpson TP35 ("or equal") although your AHJ may not know that.
The 3rd (drywall nailer) stud in a corner doesn't do anything structural- your drywall sub may not like clips, but it's not a structural issue.
W/ 2x6 studs, a properly placed window (next to a stud) needs no more than one jack, none if it's a nominal 4 ft window- the force from the header can be transferred to the studs w/ hangers and attention to shear nailing in the siding (which will be needed anyway in an high wind/seismic area.)
| Submitted by: | Steve Reeger (sreeger@icihomes.com) 4/30/2008 5:15:30 AM PT |
| Location: | Daytona Beach, Fla |
| Occupation: | Building Science Specialist |
OVE is a great way to increase effective R value of a wall structure, reduce energy use and increase sustainability. By going to 2 x 6 x 24"oc with a single top plate you reduce studs by a whopping 33% which increases the amount of insulation in that wall. There were a lot of nay-sayers when it was proposed in an East Central community but the Volusia county plan reviewers, building dept. and our structural engineer were supportive and approved the construction.
Lumber and cost was reduced, a better effective R value was gained and framing time was cut.
| Submitted by: | Don Barker (dandl66@yahoo.com) 3/22/2008 4:35:31 PM PT |
| Location: | Jackson,Michigan |
| Occupation: | residential contractor |
I agree with Pat. Check your codes. Double top plate required to tie walls together, also can't be less than 4' long. You should stack lay out any way for plumbing and heat.
| Submitted by: | Pat D. Laurendine (plaurendine@yahoo.com) 3/11/2008 9:35:34 AM PT |
| Location: | Port Charlotte, Fl. |
| Occupation: | Residential Contractor |
The OVE framing could not be allowed here in Coastal SW Florida. Wind load codes require extra framing so as to with stand the wind codes.
Pat D. Laurendine
Gold Coast Remodeling, Inc.
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