Little House Plan stud question

[Jared]

Why does the Little House plans call for 92" studs instead of 8' studs?Is it because of the top and bottom plates? Also, at Lowes.com 92 5/8 is all I can find. Does that mean I'd trim off 5/8" from each stud? I'm trying to price how much a 14x14 would cost, so I'm just pricing the whole 14x24. I wanted a gambrel barn like I saw at Lowes (installed on your property for 6 grand!!), but couldn't find any plans online for that and couldn't find the building at Lowes.com. I want a small woodshop downstairs and she wants storage upstairs. We're wanting to build our own house and we both agree that a small building is the best way to start. But not for 6 thousand dollars. Also, for the "plate stock" what am I looking for? Just the longest 2x4 I can get?
Jared

[glenn-k]

92 5/8 is fine.  Finished out with 3 plates added it will give you about 8' 1" which is what you want so you can keep your sheetrock off the floor about 1/2" or so and have room for ceiling sheetrock to take 1/2 or 5/8.  Carpet or tile also takes a bit from the floor.

Sheetrock off the floor also keeps water spills, leaks etc. from soaking up into it.

[Jared]

Thanks! Is this "blocking stock" fire blocking? Would it be necessary if this is just a storage building?
Jared

[jraabe]

Tell me where you are finding that referral comment? Roof, wall? what page?

[Jared]

Sorry, it's in the "Shell Materials List" under gable roof and loft: 2x4 Blocking Stud.
Jared

[jraabe]

I think that is just for cutting the blocking used for the rafter spacing. I expect it will be clearer when you get your plans.