On 05/04/2019 15:15, Andy Burns wrote:
Chris B wrote:

Investigations into using the "dead space" has revealed the the
vertical struts in the stud partition wall are helping to support the
roof.

But the struts in a paramount wall are likely to only be 1.5" square
timber, not 4x2"

While probably true, Chris was addressing the main question about
whether a stud wall can be load bearing. A dwarf wall replacing a pulin
on a roof is a common example of one that will be.


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Cheers,

John.

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