[Bull]

Originally Posted by Engine-Ear

Bull - I really like the 45-degree wall studs... beyond the aesthetic appeal, is there anything other motivation for doing it that way? You may have mentioned this, but how tall is your garage and what floor area is it?

For the height, I'd have to check the blueprints to find the exact figure. The square footage is a bit over 1,500.

As for the diagonal framing, it eliminates the need for any sheathing before the siding is applied. The diagonals add a great deal of rigidity to the structure, and reduce lateral movement, unlike traditional vertical framing members.