- a hammer
- tape measure
- utility knife
- carpenters pencil
- nail puller
- chalk line
- circular saw
- nail guns
- enough wood
How To Frame Basement Walls
Seal the wall
Sealing the wall is a very important thing as it helps to prevent water from entering the concrete. It also protects the concrete from moisture which could lead to the growth of moss.
Install foam board
After ensuring that the wall is sealed and completely waterproof, we put a moisture-resistant board to the wall. Use vertical adhesive strips between the board and the wall. This will help keep warm air in the basement.
Install blocking between joints
If the floor joists are running parallel to the wall, we have to use blocking to attach the top wall plate. One side of the block is attached using a nail or screw through the joists then the other is secured to the sill plate.
Snap lines on the floor
Make a line on the floor 4 inches from the foam. This will help us with the bottom plate. As a result, we will have a half-inch gap between the foam and the wall.
Put together the wall
If the basement we are in has enough space, we can assemble the wall on the ground. We should ensure that all crowns face the same direction. This is because it is easier to attach the top and bottom plates as both ends of the studs are on the ground.
Tip the walls up
While the bottom plate is held against the wall, tip the wall up. We ensure that we build a wall that is easy to fit in and move.
Build short walls
We build a wall that is not taller than the distance between the floor and the joists. The wall should be about a quarter-inch smaller. If it is shorter, it will be able to fit well without pushing the joists upwards.
Fasten the bottom plate
Use a powder-actuated tool to fasten the bottom plate. Since the process is noisy, we use hearing protection.
Plumb and secure the top plate.
Instead of snapping a line for the upper plate, use an adjustable level for plumbing the wall after 4 feet.
Structural Carpentry with Toledo Basement Repair
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Kevin Oberhouse was raised in Toledo with 7 siblings. Dawn and Kevin have four kids.
The Oberhouse family lives in the house Kevin built when with his first crew. Kevin’s parents invited more than 100 foster children into their home throughout his life. Kevin believes this part of his life really helped to build empathy for others.
Kevin has a degree in civil engineering and went on to get an MBA as well as multiple other certifications in structural systems, egress systems, air quality, and commercial and residential roofing, among many others.
Toledo Basement Repairs promises to treat you and your project with respect and our best professional judgment. There is plenty of work out there and Toledo Basement Repair will not push you into a system that you do not fully understand or feel comfortable with.
