Car port conversion...
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If it's non load bearing the (2) staggered 2" x 4" header should be fine. I'm certain you didn't pull a permit, so WTF. Just make sure you get the moisture resistant drywall. Also, make sure your 2" x 4" stud spacing is no more than 16".
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drywall? no!
ffs dont use that!
get something nonuniform and durable
ffs dont use that!
get something nonuniform and durable
it is about time!
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Why shouldn't he?xer0s wrote:Geoff, are you really taking Gramp's advice?
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I'm sure he's not gonna put drywall on the outside.plained wrote:drywall? no!
ffs dont use that!
get something nonuniform and durable
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I'm not using drywall...since the rest of the inside has hardiplank I guess I'll match it up...
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Here in Florida, 2x4 are not used for exterior framing. 2x6 is code, plus it allows for more insulation.
Its not load bearing, so I would just tap con a pt plate, (doesn't have to span the whole length, 2 pieces is fine).
Then I would nail up a top plate to the blocks your going to install.
Then cut your studs to fit and toe nail them to the plates. Cut them a cunt hair long so they are snug and easier to nail.
Its not load bearing, so I would just tap con a pt plate, (doesn't have to span the whole length, 2 pieces is fine).
Then I would nail up a top plate to the blocks your going to install.
Then cut your studs to fit and toe nail them to the plates. Cut them a cunt hair long so they are snug and easier to nail.
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Hardi inside and out...
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The only thing about using hardiboard that I didn't like was finishing the joints between panels. Or are you going to do some kind of shingle style finish?
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BTW when Gramps says studs 16" apart he means 16" centres (IE: 16" from the centre of one stud to the next centre, not the inside edge to the inside edge.) Makes installing insulation a breeze. I like the Roxul safe'n'sound insulation. I think it's made of rock dust. It's fire proof and has a pretty good sound insulating factor. I used it in my jam space as well, it made a noticeable difference.
EDIT: I think you can also get batts of insulation on 24" centres as well...
EDIT: I think you can also get batts of insulation on 24" centres as well...
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SplEEb wrote:Here in Florida, 2x4 are not used for exterior framing. 2x6 is code, plus it allows for more insulation.
Its not load bearing, so I would just tap con a pt plate, (doesn't have to span the whole length, 2 pieces is fine).
Then I would nail up a top plate to the blocks your going to install.
Then cut your studs to fit and toe nail them to the plates. Cut them a cunt hair long so they are snug and easier to nail.
thats the plan...but 2x4's are code here cuz florida is gay...
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Yes. 16" on center.
I sure hope he knew that already.
I sure hope he knew that already.

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i know...measure the first stud 15 1/4 then the rest 16...mrd wrote:BTW when Gramps says studs 16" apart he means 16" centres (IE: 16" from the centre of one stud to the next centre, not the inside edge to the inside edge.) Makes installing insulation a breeze. I like the Roxul safe'n'sound insulation. I think it's made of rock dust. It's fire proof and has a pretty good sound insulating factor. I used it in my jam space as well, it made a noticeable difference.
EDIT: I think you can also get batts of insulation on 24" centres as well...
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YourGrandpa wrote:I'm sure he's not gonna put drywall on the outside.plained wrote:drywall? no!
ffs dont use that!
get something nonuniform and durable
yea me too
it is about time!
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they make it in lap siding too. Which by the looks of the rest of the place is what I would use. Plywood then a barrier the hardiplank.YourGrandpa wrote:The only thing about using hardiboard that I didn't like was finishing the joints between panels. Or are you going to do some kind of shingle style finish?
Buts thats how we do in Florida which is gay so I've heard, so whatever.
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Lol gay floridians...
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and remember: you can do it, if you B&Q it
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What sort of poor people live in shit holes like this anyway? It needs to be burned to the ground. Pathetic.scared? wrote:
Thick, solid and tight in all the right places.
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But have you seen the view
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Ahh the water is higher this season.
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Meh that looks like a not bad place there
The kids would love biotin thru that mud
The kids would love biotin thru that mud
it is about time!
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From those pics I'm starting to think Geoff might be a squatter.
Thick, solid and tight in all the right places.
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Hot tub SOLD for $1000!...next...
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So poor ppl are supposed to what?...throw the hot tub away? Man ur dumb...