saveasteading Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 hour ago, MortarThePoint said: I'd be worried about having the 63x38 CLS studs that way round I wouldn't worry: it is not a structural wall and nobody should be throwing themselves at it. To make sure (as once specified this section, this way round for another reason). To check, I had our 16st site manager shouldercharge a single stud with a board on it while we filmed it. It deflected and returned without a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) Simple solution is 3x2 studs, the right way round, and double up at each stud with 2x 3x2’s glued and screwed together. Shallower footprint, more insulation, stronger than a 4x2. And deffo no need for noggins then. Edited May 7, 2022 by Nickfromwales 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWilts Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Built upstairs stud walls with the design shown earlier. With plasterboard on both sides (and floppy acoustic insulation between) the walls seem surprisingly strong. Noggins at mid height. Ground floor will have addition of OSB 11mm on at least the central part of one face. The studs have been moved in to accommodate the 11mm OSB. Noggins again at mid height as before. Banking on the OSB for fixings, and for added strength. Edited June 1, 2022 by WWilts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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