[dudeman]

how would one go about framing a wall that is higher when the length of 2x4 is only 8ft?

 

[chandler48]

2x4's come in all sorts of lengths. 92 5/8 for 8' walls, a full 8 feet, 104 5/8 for 9' walls, a full 10'. What size wall are you wanting to build?

 

[Old Thomas]

When the wall gets tall usually engineered manufactured lumber is used because it is stronger and straighter, it resists wind deflection. How high do you want to build?

 

[dudeman]

im looking to add onto an existing shed the wall is an odd size of 8ft 10in. i dont know why im just looking to add on to it without altering anything. i havent put much thought into this wall yet im just looking for info so plan this out. any help or tips is appreciated

 

[Nealtw]

We need a lot more info, type of shed, roof style. addition on the end or the side ?

 

[ron45]

This may help to give you an idea.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/gard...hop-illustrations-details-and-materials-list/

Click on the links to give you the prints, etc..

 

[huesmann]

As chandler says, you can get sticks in various lengths. You'll probably need to get the 104-5/8" ones and cut them down to match the height you need for your shed.

 

[dj3]

You find longer than 8' lumber at lumber yards, not box stores.

 

[dudeman]

We need a lot more info, type of shed, roof style. addition on the end or the side ?

its a pitched, shingled roof shed. looks to be 4/12
10x8x an odd height.
i would like to add on to the side of the existing shed
making it wider.

 

[dudeman]

You find longer than 8' lumber at lumber yards, not box stores.

i dont have lumber yards available to me
gotta hope to get lucky with straight pieces from box stores 😔

 

[dudeman]

This may help to give you an idea.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/gard...hop-illustrations-details-and-materials-list/

Click on the links to give you the prints, etc..

i appreciate it. ill check this out

 

[dudeman]

i thought about getting 10ft lengths of 2x6 and just rip it down to a 2x4.. not sure if its worth the trouble tho.

 

[Nealtw]

i dont have lumber yards available to me
gotta hope to get lucky with straight pieces from box stores 😔

https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-...Whitewood-Dimensional-Lumber-161675/100024444


You will be able to find what ever you need at the box stores.

 

[Nealtw]

its a pitched, shingled roof shed. looks to be 4/12
10x8x an odd height.
i would like to add on to the side of the existing shed
making it wider.

How is it siting on the ground with a wood floor of concrete?
Is it free standing or leaning on another building.

Can you post a picture? of the outside and the inside where you would like to add to it, to see the framing?

 

[dj3]

i dont have lumber yards available to me
gotta hope to get lucky with straight pieces from box stores 😔

Find an 84 lumber near you.

 

[Nealtw]

i dont have lumber yards available to me
gotta hope to get lucky with straight pieces from box stores 😔

Lumber yards sell would that may be wet and can twist and warp, when you pick out straights that are dry at the box store you are further ahead.

 

[dudeman]

How is it siting on the ground with a wood floor of concrete?
Is it free standing or leaning on another building.

Can you post a picture? of the outside and the inside where you would like to add to it, to see the framing?

its sitting on a frame thats on blocks thats on a slab.

this is rhe side im planning on extended once the ****ty metal shed comes down.

 

[Nealtw]

its sitting on a frame thats on blocks thats on a slab.

this is rhe side im planning on extended once the ****ty metal shed comes down.

So that slopes down in the back?

Is it sitting on blocks? what is the floor like?

 

[dudeman]

So that slopes down in the back?

Is it sitting on blocks? what is the floor like?

no it slopes on the sides. the floor is 3/4 osb on a 2x4 floor frame. the frame sits on solid blocks and the solid blocks sit on a concrete slab the side i plan to add on to has a slope so i would essentially be extending the slope on one side out another 8 ft

 

[Nealtw]

no it slopes on the sides. the floor is 3/4 osb on a 2x4 floor frame. the frame sits on solid blocks and the solid blocks sit on a concrete slab the side i plan to add on to has a slope so i would essentially be extending the slope on one side out another 8 ft

There could be a problem with frost or moisture in the difference with one end on the slab and what ever you do for the addition.