4m stud partition - extra reinforcement?

[Ferdinand]

I need to construct a partition 2.4m high across a 4m run, which is free at the top ... ie a high ceiling with a space above the partition.

 

I have not built one of these before ... can anyone advise on any extra measures I need to take for extra rigidity or intermediate support?

 

I am thinking 63x36 timber, normal spacing, and perthaps extra noggins. DO I eg need a joist across the top?

 

Cheers

 

Ferdinand

[ProDave]

I would be building that of 4 by 2 minimum with 2  straight runs across the top.  Might also line one side with OSB before the plasterboard.

[the_r_sole]

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Edited September 26, 2019 by the_r_sole

[Pete]

If space available build out of 6 x 2 and line with osb. When fixing to floor stagger fixings so they do not run in straight line to counteract the wobble factor. Belt and braces.

[Ferdinand]

It is to divide off 1/3 of an 8x4m storeroom to create a usable space, and a smaller store.

 

The plan is probably to board one side on ply, of which there is some available.

 

I should have said that the floor is a concrete slab.

 

I was planning concrete screws for attaching the wall plate.

 

Do I need a 4m length for across the the top?

 

Thanks

F

[ProDave]

So the TOP is open (i.e nothing to fix to)  Are BOTH ends attached to something, or is one end floating with nothing to fix to?

[Ed Davies]

Any chance of taking studs up to the roof? Perhaps 1.2 metres from each end.

[Ferdinand]

Yes. The top is open. Sorry ... thought I was clear on that.

 

Will get a couple of pics.

 

F

[Mr Punter]

Yes to the 4m top plate in 1 piece.  As @ProDave doubled up even better.  If you can, ply or osb will be better than plasterboard.  Maybe stagger the laps and board orientation from one side and the other.

[mvincentd]

Maybe a bit OTT but how about something equivalent to a wind post at the half way point....steel U section on plate you can thunderbolt down.

[Ferdinand]

Further to this thread, these are photos of the space I need to subdivide.

 

As you can see it is a lean to profile, with a ceiling height running from approx 3m up to approx 4m.

 

I want a partition just on the far side of the electric double socket on the LHS, to give me a store at the end consisting of about 2-2.5m off the end of the room.

 

Having thought a little more, I think I favour putting a joist in with using mini joist hangers just below the heavy ducting, a floorplate, some verticals and then boarding out on the near side with ply or son to give a rigid structure. POtentially I could board both sides, but I am not sure if will need that.

 

Further comments are welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 24, 2019 by Ferdinand