DIYcauseIcant
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Have gutted out Bathroom Tub down to studs. INstall 100% QWALL-5 Shower. Question. The bathroom stud is smack dab in my way(it lined up even for the OLD Cast Iron Tub Drain). I have no idea if it's a "Bearing" one or not. As I look up behind the Cement board(towards Attic), the Stud goes an amazing 24'(estimate) up with no breaks, HUH? The wood is brown with rot(12 Studs total minus the "doubles" in Corners. You see (Attachment #1), where they took it upon themselves to hack off the bottom, and use a horizontal brace, then INstall a piece of crap 1/4" Plywood for the Tub Faucets(which double rotted). I would like to Sister up all my Studs(REinforce on each side to the max), EXCEPT the Stud you see in the middle. Like to match up the ones on the left and right, and cut out the one in the middle so as to INstall my Rough Valve. Blown Insulation dieing, and Floor they sawed to the point I will REplace(of course). Pre 1940 and have no idea if it's Rafters or Trusses. Attic has 2x6x looooong(no metal plates holding cross members(geeeez). I don't get it, 24 FOOT Studs for an "add-on" Bathroom in 1940 HUH???