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Agrackle
Citizen
Username: Agrackle
Post Number: 27
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 9:16 am: | 
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I need to do some modest reframing around a couple windows that I'm replacing and was wondering if I need to use a specific variety of wood to do it. Given that the walls are framed with true 2x4's (house was built circa 1890), I was planning on ripping some 2x6's down to size so that they matched the existing stud size.
Can I just go to HD and buy their 2x6's to do the job, or would any of you recommend something different. Totally open to suggestions and certainly appreciate them if you've got 'em.
Also, is do I need a permit to replace a window?
Thanks all! |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11025
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 9:35 am: |
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Just make sure the wood you use is marked "stud" or "stud grade". Good idea on ripping down the 2x6s. Most of the wood at home centers is SPF (spruce, pine and fir). I think HD also carries some douglas fir, but I don't know if they carry it in 2x6s.
The straighter and drier the studs are the better. |
Travis
Citizen
Username: Travis
Post Number: 383
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 11:30 am: |
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The problem is AFAIK you can't get KD 2x6s to save your life in this area. I managed to find a place close to Philly and they were only in Hem Fir, which is probably fine for studs around a window (Diamond Lumber, google them).
All you'll get at a lumber yard around here or HD is green. This may shrink as much as 1/4" to 3/8" after you install, if you install wet. You should let them dry for several weeks, out in the garage, being careful to lay them out right so they don't warp, seal the ends so they don't dry too fast and split, etc.
PITA. Most other parts of the country, you just go get yourself KD. |
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