That is a totally different thing as what LZ were talking about.
Minto used those kind of studs for a short period in late 2007 to 2008 (the first year or so after they changed to the current models).
Those lumber were made in the manufactures, they suposed to have same strength (or stronger) as the real one-piece wood (if they never got wet

). However, the house are built the exact same manner for 8' hight and 9' hight house.