retiredmarine Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Trying to understand the plate line in the material list view. I have Home Designer Suite 2016. I understand the number is probably in linear feet like the fir stud line but I don't understand the measurement. To make it easier I drew a 2 foot exterior wall. ok it says I need 24 linear feet of 2X6 fir stud. Ok that I get 3 - 8 foot studs = 24 linear feet. But it says I need 6 linear feet of fir plate? it's a 2 foot wall????? Help??? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solver Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Walls typically have a doubled top plate, so for a 2' wall, you need 2' for the bottom plate and 2' each for the 2 top plates, for a total of 6'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredmarine Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Duh! I knew I was missing something easy.. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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