Proper way to frame a long wall

[sakoluvr]

What is the proper method to frame a long wall- that is top and bottom sills longer than the dimension of the lumber being used. For example- if I Have 8' 2x4's to work with, and the wall length is 13'. Do I scab a piece of 2x4 over the seam and then nail it down to the deck, or should I "hide" the seam under a stud or...? If I hide the seam under a stud, it seems like I would not be able to nail each piece of sill to the stud. Thanks for any tips.

[Don_P]

We refer to that as "breaking" over or under a stud and that is the usual way. You angle nail from each side into the stud or toenail from the stud into each side. I believe the codebook does allow a break in between with a scab over the break though. Laps in the 2 top plates should be greater than 2' preferrably greater than 4'.

We're down to 8 chickens, the dawg got 2 Monday, luckily my wife was right there so at least we got to undress them instead of him :)

[sakoluvr]

Hey Don, thanks. I started with 8, and still have eight. We are out 2 fox, 4 coons and a possum though. <grin> When I have enough posts, I will post pictures of my coop/run.

[DisabledDan]

Not sure if this is common practice or necessary but it is also good to not have both of your "breaks" on the same stud, this will make your wall stronger and straighter!