2x4 vs 2x6 garage walls

[brohr]

Hi guys,
I am planning on having a garage built this fall. I have a good idea of what I want (28 x 40 x 10) with conventional framing and block foundation) and have priced it with a couple builders. One builder insists on 2x6 walls. Is this recommended vs 2x4 walls. I am trying to be as cost effective as possible. I don't plan to insulate it anytime soon either. Also, anybody know of a builder/contractor in northern/central Ohio area that may be interested in providing me with a bid to build this for me? I would really like an amish builder but would be happy with any qualifed person willing to build and do a great job. Thanks in advance for any input guys.

 

[Mickey O]

2 x 4's are more than sufficient for a garage (most framed garages use 2 x 4's), 2 x 6's will give you a stronger building with the ability to achieve a higher insulation R value and a bigger bill for construction. You live somewhere where there's some sort of natural disaster problems (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.)?

 

[Big-Foot]

2 x 4's are more than sufficient for a garage (most framed garages use 2 x 4's), 2 x 6's will give you a stronger building with the ability to achieve a higher insulation R value and a bigger bill for construction. You live somewhere where there's some sort of natural disaster problems (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.)?

X2 - not to mention more capable of carrying snow load..

Most 2x4 studs these days are total ****.

 

[Slimgene]

I would go with 2x6 walls if you got the funds. R-19 is better than R-13 for future insulation. I hear it gets cold up there.

 

[brohr]

Hey, Thanks for the input guys. We do get some strong winds occasionally here in Ohio in the summer storm season (50-60mph) is not all that uncommon a few times a year. I do plan to insulate at some point so I will most likely go ahead with the 2x6 walls. I figure its shoudn't be but a few hundred bucks more to upgrade.

 

[NUTTSGT]

North Central Ohio, spend the few extra bucks on 2x6 walls, fill them with R19. Insulation is an investment and you'll apprecaite it later on when it 12-15 degrees cooler inside than it is outside on a day like yesterday and nice and warm when it's 12-15 degrees outside.

Where exactly are you ? It helps to put your location in your profile when you ask for advice. No need to be exact but it will help others help you, even a county like Crawford or Richland will help if you choose not put your city.

Welcome to GJ.

 

[pain]

2X6 is a bettr structure and more capable for higher R values. Are you planning on putting a loft in? If you are, that is another reason to go with 2x6 construction. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[carpenter383]

2x6 walls are worth every penny in my oppinion for r value and especially strength if over 9 ft tall

 

[oldtinsmith]

Brohr, welcome to GJ.

Doug