How to Frame a 2-by-6 Wood Stud Corner

Framing a 2-by-6 inch stud corner is no different than when framing a 2-by-4 corner. Carpenters use multiple techniques when framing corners, but a common technique called a California corner allows a home to have added insulation in the corners and reduces the studs needed. Framing principles in carpentry remain the same, regardless of the size of the studs used to build the home.

Instructions

- 1
  Affix one 2-by-6 stud to the end of the sill plate at the corner, the width of the sill plate to form the first stud in the corner. Toe nail two framing nails at the bottom of the stud on both sides.
- 2
  Place a stud directly perpendicular to the stud just installed to form an “L” on the adjacent sill plate and toe nail it where the two sill plates join to make a corner. Add drywall clips along the edge of the stud that faces into the living space for a two-stud corner. Carpenters call this a California corner.
- 3
  Install another stud in the space adjacent to the second installed stud parallel to it and abutted up against it for a three-stud corner. This also avoids having to install the time-consuming drywall clips along the edge of the stud. Because the third stud installs directly next to the second stud installed, an outside space is left for insulation.
- 4
  Use four studs in a corner instead of the California corner if you prefer this method. This involves installing first one stud as in Step 1 and then installing a second stud directly next to the first stud, nailing to the first stud, and then a third nailed to the second. This uses one more studs and is not as energy efficient as using the California corner.

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