Nailing al plywood piece at the top bottom and middle of each stud should be adequate but metal nailing plates on each side at those locations would probably be better and easier. Don't split the studs.

I can't think what the purpose glue would be unless this is going to be a shear wall with the top and bottom plates bolted to the structure.

Metal nailing plates - like what HD sells various types of Tees and Joining Plates for rafters, decks, etc. ?

This post was edited by Geoffrey_B on Mon, Apr 29, 13 at 9:50

I don't think I've built a house ever that didn't need scabbing onto the existing framing to even out room dimensions or clear pipes or ductwork. Just add on one by twos or two by twos.

I'm not clear what the purpose of the metal nailing plates would be.

If the TOTO doesn't have a pre-fabricated metal hanging mount, blocking will be necessary for the wall hung w.c.

In multi-family housing the metal studs of chase walls are usually tied together with squares of drywall. In the case of wood studs I though it would be easier to use metal tie plates instead of plywood but both would work.

Here is a link that might be useful: 4-1/8X5 Tie Plate

This post was edited by Renovator8 on Mon, Apr 29, 13 at 14:44

Thanks Renovator8. The tie plate looks good. I figure the wall hung toilet is going to be cantileverled off these studs - I want to make sure they are solid.

I'd prefer a steel frame.

@worthy: "I'd prefer a steel frame."

Why don't you really read my original post?

"Why don't you really read my original post?"

Nowhere in your post do you mention "a steel frame."

This post was edited by millworkman on Wed, May 1, 13 at 7:51