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Re:Building a modern home in the woods by xyzzyz on Thursday February 03, 2022 @12:24PM (#30195421)
Regular houses these days are also commonly built with 2x6s for external walls.
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Re:Building a modern home in the woods by dekerta on Thursday February 03, 2022 @03:53PM (#30198657)
That might depend where you live. 2x6 is standard here in my part of Canada, but that's just for added insulation, not for any structural reason. Older homes were built with 2x4 exteriors
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Re:Building a modern home in the woods by xyzzyz on Thursday February 03, 2022 @04:40PM (#30199308)
Yes, it’s being forced all around by new insulation codes. Structurally, 2x4 walls are plenty enough.
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