solver Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Is it possible to define a staggered stud wall using 2x4 studs and 2x6 plates? I've searched and cannot see how to define plate width independently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Best that I can think of is to just to create 2 main layers at 2.75", set the Structure settings to Stagger Multiple Framing Layers, Build Framing, then group select the studs and change to 3-1/2". You would then need to re-align the studs though. I'm sure there's probably a better way... that's just what comes to mind right now. I'll keep thinking on it and let you know if I come up with anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisualDandD Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I have done it using 2x8 plates. There are some things that dont work perfect, but I never build my framing models perfect anyway. Really for 2x6 I would just add a detail sheet that I would draw. Here is one I did for my 2x8 plate. (see first post in this thread) It is attached there https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/9035-some-staggered-wall-details-and-plan-i-have-been-working-on/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGuy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 4/21/2016 at 10:04 PM, solver said: Is it possible to define a staggered stud wall using 2x4 studs and 2x6 plates? I've searched and cannot see how to define plate width independently. Is there a way to properly define and execute framing a staggered stud wall on a wider plate as was asked in the OP in 2016? I've used the double studs at 2 3/4" method and it shows somewhat acceptable in plan view. At least the wall is 5 1/2" thick..... Almost 7 years later and I didn't find much more on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I can edit a wall to be this way, but cannot see a way to Chief-build the wall. I go 2x6 wall with studs at 12", then edit size and position of the studs to get the in-out pattern, each wall getting a stud face every 24 inches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGuy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, GeneDavis said: I can edit a wall to be this way, but cannot see a way to Chief-build the wall. Thanks Gene, I suspected that we still needed to edit the wall somehow, I just wanted to be sure that I didn't miss anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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