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I want to build interior wall which should go along trusses and studs. I need to install 72 inch French doors in the middle of the wall, so I need to support the wall from top and bottom. I can drill holes in the tile and slab to support bottom 2x4 , but I'm not sure how to secure the wall from the ceiling.

I was thinking that I would connect trusses with a few 2x4s and screw the wall to those 2x4s, and same between 2 studs. but I'm not sure if that's correct approach.

How can I build that wall?

The wall I want to build is blue one on the picture. There are no trusses right above that wall. The nearest truss is located around 10 inches to the side. Also there are no studs on the wall to connect a new wall to (nearest stud is around 10 inches to the side).

There is no attic above, there is a 2nd floor above.

I want to build the wall but it won't be supported by a truss from the top and by the stud from 1 of the walls (2nd wall has the stud at the exact position I need).

Picture of the trusses above drywall
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You are correct: blocking is installed at intervals between the studs/trusses on either side, and the new wall framing is attached to the blocking.

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