I know this sounds funny, but I was just measuring for framing, for a room downstairs....I noticed the builders used 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" for the frames is this the standard 2 x 4? Or is this the correct measurement? I need to know as I will be adding a few feet of frame to the existing frame as it is.
Second question....Is it ok to pack insulation around the brass pipes that circulate my hot water to the baseboard heaters? Will need to do this if ok before slapping up drywall on the ceiling. Thanks