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'''Cost Comparison of 2x4 vs 2x6 wall framing:''' | '''Cost Comparison of 2x4 vs 2x6 wall framing:''' | ||
*8ft 2x4 = [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-4-construction-framing-lumber/1021101/p-1444451086852-c-13125.htm?tid=9186342370616320266&ipos=2 $3] | |||
*8ft 2x6 = [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-6-construction-framing-lumber/1021758/p-1444422369989.htm $4.5] | *8ft 2x6 = [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/dimensional-lumber/2-x-6-construction-framing-lumber/1021758/p-1444422369989.htm $4.5] | ||
*8ft | |||
*2x4s must be spaced a minimum of 16" oc. 6 studs are necessary for an 8ft span of wall. 6 x $3 = $18 | |||
*2x6s must be spaced a minimum of 24" oc. 4 studs are necessary for an 8 ft span of wall. 4 x $4.5 = $18 | |||