I am starting on my 24 x 28 shop and will be doing most of the work by myself. The shop will have 10' walls and a 2nd floor built from I joist. I work in the trades but I do not frame and would like to ask 2 questions:
Question #1- If the building code in your area follows the IBC and you are framing the walls with 10' 2x4 and verticle 1/2" 4x8 OSB how much blocking between the stud will you need. I understand that I will need one where the 2 OSB boards meet to complete the 10' wall, but I was told that I will need possibly 2 more lines of blocking particularly on the (2)24' walls that support the I Joist on the 2nd floor. Is this true.
Question #2- I will be framing these walls on a concrete slab with bolts. I cannot lift a full size wall over these by myself. A older framer that I know suggested fitting the treated 2x4 bottom plate over the bolts and secure, then nail the studs to the top plate(in sections that you can lift)and lift that onto the bottom plate securing by toe nailing into the bottom plate. Will this be adequate and pass inspection if done properly. If you have a better idea I sure would like to hear it.
Question #1- If the building code in your area follows the IBC and you are framing the walls with 10' 2x4 and verticle 1/2" 4x8 OSB how much blocking between the stud will you need. I understand that I will need one where the 2 OSB boards meet to complete the 10' wall, but I was told that I will need possibly 2 more lines of blocking particularly on the (2)24' walls that support the I Joist on the 2nd floor. Is this true.
Question #2- I will be framing these walls on a concrete slab with bolts. I cannot lift a full size wall over these by myself. A older framer that I know suggested fitting the treated 2x4 bottom plate over the bolts and secure, then nail the studs to the top plate(in sections that you can lift)and lift that onto the bottom plate securing by toe nailing into the bottom plate. Will this be adequate and pass inspection if done properly. If you have a better idea I sure would like to hear it.