basic wall framing

[dogneck]

Quick question.  Most all of my walls are done.    I am finding on the last one that when trying to decide on where to put the 2x3 window and a 14 1/2 to 42 1/2 rough opening for heating unit,  that with the trimmer studs and the placement, I end up with a small gap next to the next 16" o/c stud.  Should I just move it over or put another stud in there also?

Also (already done)  I have a large rough opening for a sliding glass door.   It is on the 14' side of a 14x24' building.  This is considered a non-bearing wall.  ()   The header I made from 2x4 with 1/2 plywood spacer.   Do I need to do this again and put in a 2x10 double header.       What about the header for the heating unit that would be on the bearing wall 42 1/2" long? 

[MountainDon]

Should I just move it over or put another stud in there also?

If you simply move it over that would throw off your nailing pattern for any sheet goods inside or out, especially if it falls on a 4 foot multiple. Why not leave the space and insulate it? IMO, that's better than inserting an extra stud. I have a couple like that, one will be fitted carefully with fiberglass and the other has been treated to foam in a can.



The header in the non bearing end wall should be fine in a single story wall; not sure if having an upstairs (1/2 story or full) wall would change that. A loft should be okay.

Any opening in a load bearing wall should have an appropriately sized header. The load on the wall doesn't discriminate between a door, window, heater or air conditioner.

[dogneck]

Thanks, that is what I'll do.   I'll have to put a big header over the 42" span.