Hello,
I am currently building 2,000-3,000 sf two story homes in Idaho. I'm looking at building Energy Star homes which require a higher R value wall than I'm using now. Our exterior walls are currently 2x4 at 16"oc, and I'm thinking of going to 2x6 at 24" oc. I know that I'll need to verify siding warranties, use 5/8" drywall, but I'm wonder if there are any structural worries with going to 24" oc. I have a structural engineer working on the problem, but I'm looking for a little real work experience here.
Thanks in advance for the help.
I am currently building 2,000-3,000 sf two story homes in Idaho. I'm looking at building Energy Star homes which require a higher R value wall than I'm using now. Our exterior walls are currently 2x4 at 16"oc, and I'm thinking of going to 2x6 at 24" oc. I know that I'll need to verify siding warranties, use 5/8" drywall, but I'm wonder if there are any structural worries with going to 24" oc. I have a structural engineer working on the problem, but I'm looking for a little real work experience here.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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