Residential · IRC 2021 §R602.3.1 / Table R602.3(5)

Bearing Wall Stud Size, Height and Spacing

A 10 ft bearing wall with 2x4 studs at 24 in o.c. under a roof, with the Table R602.3(5) spacings for 2x4 and 2x6 studs and the sheathing, bridging and attic notes.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R602.3.1 / Table R602.3(5).

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