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    Nov 12, 2008, 09:51 AM
    Top plate
    I have a top plate in the endwall of the gable, non load bearing, and it is on edge with a plywood spacer, rather than laying flat. Is that OK? Room was a carport that was enclosed and the plate was added to put up a wall where none existed.
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    Nov 12, 2008, 08:00 PM

    It probably isn't code but it should suffice as a non-load nailing surface for your siding.
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