Feedback on run....to roof or not?

[Rachela]

Std stud and rafter spacing is 16".
Both these match up with other standard lumber, like plywood.
Why did you choose 26"?
@DobieLover could advise better than I at this point.

Just to have more open screens. I’d like to know if I button up the low wall with more studs can I keep front more open with 26”?

 

[DobieLover]

Just to have more open screens. I’d like to know if I button up the low wall with more studs can I keep front more open with 26”?

You can't use 20" OC spacing if you plan to install plywood decking. You need to have the edges of the plywood meet over a rafter. The plywood comes in 4x8 sheets. Because you did not use a beam front and back on your run, you need to beef up your studs. You will need 24" OC minimum but because you are using 2x4s for rafters, you should go with 16" OC for your studs with the rafters positioned over each stud so they can carry the load. If you put the human door to the run on the 7' wall, you won't need a header. If you put it on the front wall, you will.

 

[Rachela]

You can't use 20" OC spacing if you plan to install plywood decking. You need to have the edges of the plywood meet over a rafter. The plywood comes in 4x8 sheets. Because you did not use a beam front and back on your run, you need to beef up your studs. You will need 24" OC minimum but because you are using 2x4s for rafters, you should go with 16" OC for your studs with the rafters positioned over each stud so they can carry the load. If you put the human door to the run on the 7' wall, you won't need a header. If you put it on the front wall, you will.

Thank you I am not putting plywood just metal and purlins. When you say beam on front are?you meaning like a 2x6 or bigger? If I put another top wall plate and build up the end wall would that help?

 

[Rachela]

You can't use 20" OC spacing if you plan to install plywood decking. You need to have the edges of the plywood meet over a rafter. The plywood comes in 4x8 sheets. Because you did not use a beam front and back on your run, you need to beef up your studs. You will need 24" OC minimum but because you are using 2x4s for rafters, you should go with 16" OC for your studs with the rafters positioned over each stud so they can carry the load. If you put the human door to the run on the 7' wall, you won't need a header. If you put it on the front wall, you will.

And thank you for feedback