Home building Question (finger jointed studs)
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Several years ago I did all the concrete forms some as high as 8-10 feet. using long end snap ties with a 16`square pattern. Used the framing package with the finger joint 2x4 as the general contractor did not want to pay for me using my fir 2x4`s. No problems with the forms the house went up fine. Haven`t heard about any problems since..
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From: Indiana
I personally am not a fan of finger jointing for anything but furniture and then only in certain places. I'm an old fashioned kind of guy though. Is this a new process? I ask because my gut tells me that it's not going to be around too long. Finger jointing is usually used on cheap paint grade door frames and trim. I would NOT want it as a structural component in my house. What's in the contract?
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From: Iowa
[QUOTE=Larry L;3639733]Finger joint studs are a premium versus solid wood studs for the reasons you listed. However, they are for vertical loads ONLY. They cannot be used as perlin struts or any bracing where it is not perfectly vertical. QUOTE]
agreed 100%, the only issue in using them would be in your wind loads, if you are really concerned about them then tell them to only use them for interior walls. I personally dont use them because they cost more
agreed 100%, the only issue in using them would be in your wind loads, if you are really concerned about them then tell them to only use them for interior walls. I personally dont use them because they cost more
