Whoops, I was wrong about the load. The load I posted are both live and dead loads. Plus I don't have bricks, windows, drywall, etc in yet. So the load would be around 6000 lbs.
I would not depend on drywall for bracing. Why not add blockings between studs and use plywood/osb sheathing?
2x4's are #2 SYP. Three 2x4's are nailed together and another set of three 2x4's nailed together. Both sets of 2x4's are butt up together. Bottom of 2x4's are on top of foundation wall and the top supporting I-beam header. There are no plywood/sheathing or addtional bracing to the (6) 2x4s...
Hi fellas, I'm new here. I'm acting as an owner-builder and got one question about safe maximum loading on temporary 2x4-7' studs stacked together to support 2nd floor and roofing. can you tell me an approx load that can be applied on six (6) 2x4 - 7' studs stacked tightly together? Any...
