Lariat Hurricane shoebox!

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09-09-2017, 06:40 AM

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Iamraiderpower

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Good idea. Except he'll only gain 1/2" unless he removes the studding as well. Seriously though, wish all the people in Florida a safe weekend, and hopefully the storm will turn East off of land.

Yea just cut stud too, it's not like that wall is load bearing I bet. Like he said only thing to consider is the electrical mainly. I've seen this done before, it's really not a big deal

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09-09-2017, 09:05 PM

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If cutting the studs, he could box it with a thick header like they do for windows and doors....then he'd have about 4" with the Sheetrock.

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09-09-2017, 09:36 PM

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Good idea. Except he'll only gain 1/2" unless he removes the studding as well. Seriously though, wish all the people in Florida a safe weekend, and hopefully the storm will turn East off of land.

Lots of guys would kill for half an inch.