Ok, I have one short wall framed and just about 1 long wall. The garage is going to be 46' X 28'. Before I even began building I measured all the block walls and came up witht he following 28'-0", 28" -.2", 46'-0", 46'-1. I'm at the point now where if I am going to coorect for the 1' then I will do it with the short wall offset. It will look funny on that side if I correct by an inch and I'm wondering if I really wondering if .18% is really something to be concerned about. If so, is it better to make it up with offsetting each truss a small amount????
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One block wall is longer.
- Thread starter Rockey
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nate379
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I'm not sure I understand, you are framing a block wall? As in a wall on the inside to add insulation?
I'm not sure I understand, you are framing a block wall? As in a wall on the inside to add insulation?
Sorry I didnt make it clear. I am framing the walls on top of the block walls that were already laid with the dimensions above.
ddawg16
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The way I am understanding this....
One of your 28' walls is .2" longer than the other
One of your 46' walls is 1" longer than the other
On the 28' side....not enough to worry about.
On the 46' side....make one side 1/2" longer and the other side 1/2" shorter....
In reality....it's not really enough to worry about.
One of your 28' walls is .2" longer than the other
One of your 46' walls is 1" longer than the other
On the 28' side....not enough to worry about.
On the 46' side....make one side 1/2" longer and the other side 1/2" shorter....
In reality....it's not really enough to worry about.
The way I am understanding this....
One of your 28' walls is .2" longer than the other
One of your 46' walls is 1" longer than the other
On the 28' side....not enough to worry about.
On the 46' side....make one side 1/2" longer and the other side 1/2" shorter....
In reality....it's not really enough to worry about.
You got everything right there. If I make 1 wall 1/2" shorter the osb will be flush with block wall. Will this make it look funny?
Kevin54
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Ok, I have one short wall framed and just about 1 long wall. The garage is going to be 46' X 28'. Before I even began building I measured all the block walls and came up witht he following 28'-0", 28" -.2", 46'-0", 46'-1. I'm at the point now where if I am going to coorect for the 1' then I will do it with the short wall offset. It will look funny on that side if I correct by an inch and I'm wondering if I really wondering if .18% is really something to be concerned about. If so, is it better to make it up with offsetting each truss a small amount????
So in 46' you are off 1" on one side and off .2" on the other (point 2 inch) If I am reading what you are writing, then you are only about 3/4" difference from one wall to the other. That's pretty good over a span of 46'. I wouldn't worry about it. Just cheat a couple of boards in the middle to compensate for it. No one will ever notice it. You will find that different moisture levels in the wood, warped lumber, etc, will give you dimensions that will come and go from what you are shooting for. I've seen some high end homes way worse than 3/4 of an inch off.
HemiRambler
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I would put the trusses up so that they are "perfect" to one another - it will save grief sheeting later. Position them to optimize the fit up on the walls and go from there. 2cents
cat06
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frame the garage up true and square 28.2 x 46-1 and let it hang over the short side of the block. Always keep your framing standard and true. There is nothing worse than dealing with out of square framing later on in the build
Doug B
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frame the garage up true and square 28.2 x 46-1 and let it hang over the short side of the block. Always keep your framing standard and true. There is nothing worse than dealing with out of square framing later on in the build
X2. You will be glad you did this if you plan to drywall the interior.
dkroth
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There have been several good suggestions on absorbing the variances in you block walls. Whatever you do, make the framing as square and plumb as possible. You'll be able to hide the slop in the block wall with trim or overhang or whatever. But of of square will haunt you forever.
gdf_77
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frame the garage up true and square 28.2 x 46-1 and let it hang over the short side of the block. Always keep your framing standard and true. There is nothing worse than dealing with out of square framing later on in the build
Totally agree. Nothing worse than having to shave OSB to make it fit an unsquare building.
slopecarver
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HA the foundation for my parents old garage was racked about a foot (think parallelogram) on a 20x20 garage. the new garage was built on 60% of the old foundation with new bits actually being parallel AND square.
Thanks guys! I'm glad I went through the extra trouble to make up the difference in the walss. It really wasn't that hard and is barely noticeable by looking at the make-up wall. I really appreciate everyones advice so far. Now on to the toughest part- framing the overhead garage doors.