u/Zyromixs

I’ve never really used Reddit before but after posting a few questions on my design with yall and seeing the result, I couldn’t be happier. Love this community!!

The spray wall came out well in the apartment that’s has ceilings only 7’10” (2.39m)! I did have to put it at 45 degrees to get about 10’ (3m) so going to get strong this winter.

Hi all,

I am looking to build my spray wall (dimensions are 7'9" wide, 7' 7 1/8" tall, and 9' 9 7/8" long) and was considering using simpson strong ties to connect all the 2x4s and 2x6s together. They don't seem that expensive and I assume they reduce the likeliness of shear forces on the wall cracking the wood. I have not seen people use these to make spay walls and I was wondering why that is (I have little carpentry experience so I am not sure when and when not to use them).

I was mostly planning on using them to attach. the wall to the kick board (where there is actual shear)

Are these typically considered overkill or not strong enough?

(Oh and I plan on using lonestars so I am not concerned about bolts)

I have attached images of the spray wall and the ties.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hello all,

I am looking to build a home wall in my apartment (live in Alaska so desperate to get it done before winter).

1. I have designed the frame so solely use 2x6s for structural integrity but am thinking it might be safer to use 2x4s to reduce weight. I have attached photos and some dimensions.

This is a relatively small wall. The area of the wall itself it 7' 6" by 10'3". and I left a gap in the studs for a fire detector on my ceiling.

2. I was also wondering if tie angles would be beneficial for connecting the frame together or if they are necessary/unsafe.

Please ask me any needed clarifications