Our practice for many years (for single top and bottom plate 2x4 curtain walls) has been to cut our studs an extra 5/16” shorter than what would be a mathematically tight fit. (3” of plate material an additional 5/16”) That allows for the bit of extra room needed for the sill gasket, the marginally taller corner to corner wall height when 3-1/2” from vertical, plus a little working room to avoid having to sledge the wall around/into place. Walls built even slightly too tall can end up compromisi
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Our practice for many years (for single top and bottom plate 2x4 curtain walls) has been to cut our studs an extra 5/16” shorter than what would be a mathematically tight fit. (3” of plate material an additional 5/16”) That allows for the bit of extra room needed for the sill gasket, the marginally taller corner to corner wall height when 3-1/2” from vertical, plus a little working room to avoid having to sledge the wall around/into place. Walls built even slightly too tall can end up compromisi
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