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Posted by Goedjn on October 17, 2006, 11:58 am
On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:24:55 -0500, "Tim Fischer"
>Going with 2 x3's would save you an inch per wall. With 1/2-height walls
>you probably won't notice the resulting loss of strength. The question is,
>does 2 inches really make that big of difference to your layout? I wouldn't
>go any less than 2x3's.
>
>As for code issues, I have no idea. I kind of doubt it matters, since this
>would normally be done with glass... But check with your inspector to be
>sure -- it's his/her final call.
>
>-Tim
If you're really scrabbling for space, you can turn the 2x4
studs flat, and just put them twice as close together.
Doubling the studs should ALMOST make up for the stiffness
you loose by turning the studs. Depending on what,
exactly, you're trying to accomplish, (iow, what
you need the space for) and how the shower wants
to attach to the wall, you could also put posts
up to the the ceiling at the freestanding corners, and
just go with a 3/4" marine plywood panel instead
of a studwall.
Goedjn
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