2x3 or 2x4s?
#1
02-10-09, 08:52 PM
2x3 or 2x4s?
Im framing a block wall 8' long, I need to hang some kitchen cabinets. Are 2x3 studs
16cntrs enough or do I need 2x4s
Thanks
16cntrs enough or do I need 2x4s
Thanks
#3
02-11-09, 03:42 AM
I agree with Craig, 2x4's for studs and 2x6 backer bracing so you don't have to find the studs to hang the cabinets from. Place the 2x6's between the studs across the top. The bracing is for convenience, but you'll thank us later.
#5
02-16-09, 02:57 AM
Umm i disagree with both responses you recived. He's just furring out a wall, not building a structual marvel. Use 1 5/8 steel stud and save 2 inches. Put U bar in the middle to make it ridged, and ply wood backup to hang you cabinets on.
2" is a big deal in a small kitchen.
If i misinterperated the OP 2x3 is not a structual material(at least it isnt where i am) 2x4 is the minimum for any load bearing wall/member.
2" is a big deal in a small kitchen.
If i misinterperated the OP 2x3 is not a structual material(at least it isnt where i am) 2x4 is the minimum for any load bearing wall/member.
#6
02-16-09, 04:05 AM
The OP said he was "framing" not "furring", so I guess that is what dictated our responses. Whatever you put in front of a block had better be structural in order to keep unnecessary holes in a normally non leaking block wall from happening.
#7
02-16-09, 04:12 AM
Originally Posted by chandler
The OP said he was "framing" not "furring", so I guess that is what dictated our responses. Whatever you put in front of a block had better be structural in order to keep unnecessary holes in a normally non leaking block wall from happening.
I think hes' strapping an existing 8' section of block wall. This is why pictures are good.
