I'm trying to earn my Man Card by building a shed. The dimensions will be 16 x 12 on a concrete slab.
My question deals with the 16ft spanning wall(s). I'm wondering whether I should use 16ft 2x4's for the entire span(top and bottom) of the wall, or whether I should "break it up" into 2 sections of 8ft walls.
I will be building the wall on the ground and then lifting it to secure to the slab. So obviously the 16ft wall would be heavier. But I'm just wondering about the other advantages/disadvantage of each method. Is one way structurally more sound than the other? All advice welcome
Thanks for your help.
My question deals with the 16ft spanning wall(s). I'm wondering whether I should use 16ft 2x4's for the entire span(top and bottom) of the wall, or whether I should "break it up" into 2 sections of 8ft walls.
I will be building the wall on the ground and then lifting it to secure to the slab. So obviously the 16ft wall would be heavier. But I'm just wondering about the other advantages/disadvantage of each method. Is one way structurally more sound than the other? All advice welcome
Thanks for your help.