Hi all,
I was working on a design for a 16x20ft shed. It will be basic light frame construction (SPF 2x6 walls, OSB sheathed, 12/12 pitch hip roof with asphault shingles).
I would like to have more space for a second floor attic by using longer studs and balloon framing the second floor (and extending the exterior wall up a few feet more). This would give me extra space by not having to build a knee wall (i.e. the exterior wall would be about
3 or 4 feet above the second floor).If I collar-tie all the rafters and use a double 2x6 top plate, will it be enough to resists the push of the rafters against the exterior walls? Can you find straight enough 14-16ft 2x6 studs (non-engineered) to do this?
Thanks, Budman