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Does anyone have any info on home construction with 16" vs. 24" on center walls?  We have been looking at modular home plans and some have 16" standards, others have 24".  Is there really a structural difference? — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.

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Structurally, no. Practically perhaps. What you save in framing materials, may cost you more in insulation, drywall, and roof sheathing, and  trusses so things more or less  wash out. 16in oc is more practical for finish products like hanging shelves where you like them, installing medicine cabinets, grab bars, base mouldings and such…. But (though I prefer 16inoc) for all realistic purposes one is no better than the other structurally….JMHO J Supulski Gen Contractor

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There sure is a difference.  I owned a home with 24" O.C everything – ripples in the roof, ripples in the sheetrock. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone have any info on home construction with 16" vs. 24" on center walls?  We have been looking at modular home plans and some have 16" standards, others have 24".  Is there really a structural difference?

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Does anyone have any info on home construction with 16" vs. 24" on center walls?  We have been looking at modular home plans and some have 16" standards, others have 24".  Is there really a structural difference? — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.

Maybe.  If the framing is made from the same materials, then the 16" OC walss will be stronger.

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