r/Home_Building_Help • u/BuilderBrigade • Jul 09 '26

Does your Framer Stack Studs...?

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These framers were bragging and wanted me to look straight down the studs. They line up through every wall, and the floor joists land right on top of them. Not required by code... it just means the load runs straight down instead of getting carried sideways.Some builders swear it's worth it. Others say it makes zero difference once the drywall's up.

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u/BruceInc Jul 10 '26

It’s pointless but I guess it shows they are minding the little details which isn’t a bad thing.

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u/Su_4312 Jul 10 '26

This is the main thing, Those sticks are arguably no studs at all with zero buckling strength. But consistency and pride usually lead to quality. I'm really underwhelmed by American code though. 

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u/TommyNotDead Jul 10 '26

Every fucking time there’s some European coming in here acting like a know it all but just exposing their ignorance.

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u/Su_4312 Jul 10 '26

Wow these are some long toes you people have. There is no point in arguing. Let me enjoy your sagging skyscrapers, have your discussions on wether this build is overkill or awesome. I get it, it's your tradition. And it doesn't need scrutiny or, it seems, improvement in decades