2x2 lumber at Home Depot is now 1.28x1.28. Actual size is supposed to be 1.5

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I dont know why they have to lie about it. At $5/8ft board you'd think I paid for the full 1.5. Edit: I mixed up nominal with actual.

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What’s that got to do with furring strips that can be used in structural drywall applications? We are getting too far from the original point.

You agree drywall is structural and that’s all that matters to this discussion.

And yes, if the furring strips and drywall are detailed in the plan, they are structural components since it has to be built as designed.

Just because they can also be used in non-structural uses doesn’t negate their structural use dude.

Dry wall is not fucking structural. Jesus. Doesn't even have the integrity to compress too thick of insulation without pulling through the screws.

Yes, it provided load support but it’s not providing structural load support…..

To be extremely clear, your own, provided definition, is not talking about structural components.

Yes, on an interior, non-structural wall drywall can stiffen the structure. No, that does not mean the drywall is structural.

You’ve never heard of a drywall shear wall…?

God, why is so hard for people to accept drywall is structural lmfao. It’s not stiffening it, read the provided link it explains it quite well multiple times with extra resources for you to follow up if you choose.

Every component we have talked about can be used structurally, I’m sorry you just apparently haven’t encountered one of the over 1500 different wall assemblies that use them…?

Well, you’ve changed the goalposts from drywall on furring strips to a shear wall.

Uhhh what…? I was explaining how everything is structural while you kept moving the goalposts away from furring strips being able to be used structurally. Yeah I picked a not so great example, but they are still fucking structural components lmfao.

Give your head a shake.

Most places that we're going to talk about have an electrical code as part of the building code. Is electrical wiring structural?

Did you respond to the wrong comment or something?

No.

Okay then, that has nothing to do with whats being discussed, but you’re free to comment about electrical I guess.

I thought we were discussing what qualifies as structural. I guess we're just talking about whatever you feel like talking about.

I’ve been defending my points about how certain components of structural assemblies are structural.

You can also use a sheet of plywood in non-structural ways. No different than claiming that these furring strips and sheets of drywall aren’t structural. I can point out plenty of places where plywood isn’t structural, but that doesn’t change that it’s still used structurally.

I think this thread is being taken over by people with zero education on this subject. What’s with all the insults for pointing out the painfully obvious? Oh that’s right, people don’t like being proven they are dumb and lash out as a last result. That’s right.

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I just realized that you’re confusing gypsum board with drywall. While they are similar, gypsum board can be used for the loads you’re describing.

Drywall, however, cannot.

I just realized that you’re confusing gypsum board with drywall. While they are similar, gypsum board can be used for the loads you’re describing.

Uhh… what…? They are the exact same product. You’re gonna have to provide a link for this one lmfao.

Are you seriously just going to throw shit at the wall and move every goalpost to try and save face now? Jesus fucking Christ lmfao.

Due to its inherent fire resistance, gypsum board, commonly known as drywall is the premier building material for wall, ceiling, and partition syst…

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I feel like yours still going to make an idiot of yourself after this comment as well.

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