2x2 vs 2x3 studs

[FWR]

Hey guys,

I am looking for some advice on stud wall size. I am thinking about going with 2x2 studs for a 6.6x12 V front. Is this a good idea or should I just go with 2x3 studs to make it more rigid?

The guys who have wood studs how long until they start to rot if at all?

Maybe I should just go with aluminum studs and not worry about it.

I can not make up my mind...Let me know what you think.

[Minnie_sota_Mike]

Depends some on what you are using for siding & insulation,I used 2x3 w/sprayfoam. the 2x3 gives you room for foam expansion and makes a very ridgid wall.

As for wood rot,IMO it wood depend some on the type of heater you use, forced air or not.I have forced air and also varnished all the studs before having the insulation sprayed in.

[FWR]

I will be using the pink foam board and aluminum siding. I am thinking about using a empire direct vent with a couple of 12v fans mounted near the floor to keep the air moving.

[foulpole18]

I think I would avoid the wood studs and use steel studs. Won't rot and are lighter.

[Pooh]

only problem with steel studs is there will be more cold transfer from outside to inside. where as wood studs have less cold transfer. i wouldnt be supprised if u get frost lines on the inside of your house after you leave.

[LightningBG]

I'd go 2x2 wood. You should be fine.

If you have a table saw, you'll be better off buying 2x4's and ripping them to 2x2. Its tough to get straight 2x2s.

[mskyfshntchr]

only problem with steel studs is there will be more cold transfer from outside to inside. where as wood studs have less cold transfer. i wouldnt be supprised if u get frost lines on the inside of your house after you leave.

Our ice shack has 1x2 steel studs. We welded to main frame sideways so more room to screw sheeting to. White 1" foam board in between for insulation. Aluminum sheeting on the outside. Thin white fiberglass sheeting on the inside. There are frost lines. Doesn't hurt anything.

So, if you go steel- save $$ and go 1x2. Our shack is 6.5x15. Never any issues!

Good luck!

[Mcfin]

Go with 2x2

[Mcfin]

Go with 2x2

[DuckBlind]

Went w/ 2x2's on mine. Turned out just fine. Tough to find straight ones though, just need to spend some time picking through the pile.

[MJ1657]

I'd go 2x2 wood. You should be fine.

If you have a table saw, you'll be better off buying 2x4's and ripping them to 2x2. Its tough to get straight 2x2s.

And its cheaper.

[Bowfin]

Used 2x2's on mine when I built it back in 1995 and still no rot. Just be sure to store it up on blocks in the offseason to allow for air flow.

[JakeJ_Mn]

Mine has 2 x 2s in the walls. 2 x 4s in the ceiling. I predrilled all of my 2 x 2s to eliminate spliting. No problem with moisture so far.