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   Don_Papenburg | Nov 15, 2001 02:55pm | #1

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   If you put it in I would put it at a height that is easy to nail , about 4', or at the height of the wainscot. some place that it will do double duty or very near the center if it can't be used for anything else.

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   eddie | Nov 16, 2001 02:35am | #2

   *do i really need to put any in for structural reasons?and would i need to put them in for fire, or would the first floor platform be enough for fire-blocking?any suggestions appreciated!

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   Mike_Maines_ | Nov 16, 2001 02:45am | #3

   *In the Mass. code book blocking is required for walls over 8' high. Just don't put them at exactly 4', as that's where switch boxes usually go. I find blocking nice to help keep interior studs from twisting or bowing before the rock goes up. The house probably wouldn't fall down without it, though.

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   George_Roberts | Nov 16, 2001 03:03am | #4

   *eddie ---Why don't you buy a 1&2 family dwelling code book ($30)?There are a lot of issues that you might not even consider that are covered there.

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   John_LaFarnara | Nov 16, 2001 05:45am | #5

   *Blocking would help keep your wall studs from twisting, especially with such tall walls. Another idea to keep in mind while you're in the framing stage is when you're framing the kitchen, nail in some 2x4 blocking at 35" and 84" wide face out flush with stud edge to provide a wide and easily locatable mounting area for floor and wall cabinets.Hope this was helpful!

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   eddie | Nov 17, 2001 01:38am | #6

   *thanks for the replies people

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   eddie | Nov 17, 2001 01:38am | #7

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   the house i'm building for myself is going to have 10' ceilings. we do not have any code requirements/guidelines here, so with the studs @16" O.C., where, if any, would you put the blocking?
   any suggestions?