The simplest example of a staggered stud wall is a 2-by-6 wall depth that's framed with 2-by-4 studs rather than 2-by-6 studs, as shown in an Instagram post by building science YouTuber Matt Risinger.

Once the wall is up, you may want to adjust its position. One method is to build a couple of hinged support beams. These are simply made from 2-by-4-inch studs (scrap ones are too bowed to use).

Once the wall is up, you may want to adjust its position. One method is to build a couple of hinged support beams. These are simply made from 2x4 studs (scrap ones too bowed to use).

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Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation. This is a critical role in ...