I've seen some instructional videos that state you need to leave an addition 3/4" at the top to compensate for possible floor movement/expansion, but most, including this one, measure all the way to the bottom of the floor joists. I'm just wondering what your take on this is? Thanks
@021cbspear You don't need any space at the top plate in Pennsylvania. Maybe in an area prone to a lot of seismic activity you might be required by code to build a "floating wall system" but not in PA, we build-em tight.
Im a little confused, when you are measuring the studs at 102", wouldn't you have to reduce that by 1 1/2" to account for the top frame to attach to the floor joists?
@JimmyDThing We use a 22 caliber "ramset" gun with 2-1/2" hardened steel fastening pins.
You can buy this gun @ Home depot for about $85.00. We do not use any glue and Tapcons take to long to install, although they work good as an optional method for fastening the wall plates. Hope this helps.
@BasementFinishingMan Thanks! I am putting up about 36 feet of framing altogether, so I guess I'll just stick with the tapcons. Might take me longer, but I already have them.
@BasementFinishingMan Just wanted to give an update. I ended up buying a ramset tool. The cheapest one they had (about $20 at Home Depot) and that did the trick pretty well. Definitely recommend the ear protection though, especially if doing it in a basement.
If I understand correctly, all the studs are on 16" centers, EXCEPT for the first two studs which are on a 15 1/4" center. This is because the first sheet of drywall covers the entire first stud but ends in the center of a stud. All the other sheets of drywall are center to center. So, the first two studs need to be 3/4" closer than all the others (15 1/4" center). I've yet to find a video on framing that explains this clearly (although this is the best I've found so far!)
@BasementFinishingMan I really appreciated this explanation as well. However I have a question! In the corner, only ONE of the drywall sheets will butt all the way up against the stud from the other wall. The other drywall sheet will butt up against the first drywall, right? They cant both be all the way in the corner. So your measurement of 15 1/4 only works on the first wall. On the second wall, you'd have to make it 15 1/4 MINUS the width of the drywall (1/2 inch or whatever). Right?
@symmetric22 That is correct! 1st stud @ 15 1/4" then 16" on center for the rest of the studs the whole way down the wall to the other end. This is done so the drywall sheets "seam" in the middle of the studs so there is wood to screw too for each sheet of drywall at the seams.
@BasementFinishingMan The first stud at 15 1/4" is technically 16" on center though, but I'm wondering about the end of the board where you put the first stud to the inside of 3 1/2". The adjacent wall will cover that 3 1/2" leaving no stud at the corner for fastening the drywall. Are you supposed to double them up and put one on either side of the 3 1/2" mark?
@richro65 This was going to be my question also. I believe you are right assuming that you would double the first one up on both sides of the 3 1/2" line. In that case, there should be two "X"s indicated the studs. Good catch.
@BasementFinishingMan - doesnt the first stud (3.5" in to attach the perpendicular wall to) need a second stud next to it to attach the first drywall? Otherwise the first drywall has nothing to affix to. ?? ie the first X before the line needs an X after the line too
@TheMrmagnetophon Find the section of the wall that is leaning into the basement the farthest, Level down to the concrete floor and make a mark on the floor at that point on the wall, and then measure 4-1/2" out from that mark. make the same make the same marks on each end of that wall and then snap your wall line in that location. Hope this helps.
I notice that basement has poured walls. Was there any waterproofing done prior to this job? I ask because I have the same poured foundation walls, and I was told you normally don't do a french drain like you would on a block wall.
I understand the measurement but the 3 1/2 " still perplexes me..I cannot visualize it in my head..I understand the rest. 3 1/2 does not make sense - sounds like there will be a gap since a stud is not ever 2" thick.
Just Framing! The other 17 Videos I have available are different areas of expertise all of which a e centered in JUST basement finishing! These videos are your ticket to a perfect D.I.Y. basement finishing project!
Are the 7 hours of training videos just framing? Or is your plumbing and electrical included? Also when will it be available? I've started one wall and want to watch the continuation of the framing tutorial.
Is there any downside to using 8ft bottom and top plates other than having to use more than the longer pieces?
@kjm25bball Thanks for your insight! I think $69.95 for 7 hours of intense video training that will save you a few thousand is a good trade-off! Good luck with your project, I'm here if you need me with questions! Most videos are only $ 29.95 and all are over 1 hour in length!
Framing Series will be released in April. The series contains 4 Videos and roughly 7 hours of intense Framing training! Thanks for the interest! The set will selling for $ 69.97
There is a stud placed on both sides of the 3/12" starting layout line! You will have a full 1 1/2" stud to nail to in the corner if you do this. Hope this helps.
Thanks... I'm looking for your videos on-line for purchase but your website is still under construction. I want to know more about the framing video, how much is the video cost, how long is the video, DVD I'm asssuming, mulitple DVD's? I really enjoy your clips on YouTube, you really do a great job!
Great stuff!!! One question, the first corner you started from, where do you nail the drywall in the corner if the first stud is flush with the opposing wall? There isn't anything to nail to?
I appreciate your fine work and look forward to more videos....
We've started the first wall in the corner such as you have said, and placed the first stud at 3 1/2" from the edge. Can you show us how to do the corners according to your method?
I've seen some instructional videos that state you need to leave an addition 3/4" at the top to compensate for possible floor movement/expansion, but most, including this one, measure all the way to the bottom of the floor joists. I'm just wondering what your take on this is? Thanks
021cbspear 1 week ago
@021cbspear You don't need any space at the top plate in Pennsylvania. Maybe in an area prone to a lot of seismic activity you might be required by code to build a "floating wall system" but not in PA, we build-em tight.
BasementFinishingMan 4 days ago
I still in the need, of finishing the whole basement. But, I have a good start how to do framing. Thanks, now I understand how you do it.
Mantuadoug 1 week ago
Im a little confused, when you are measuring the studs at 102", wouldn't you have to reduce that by 1 1/2" to account for the top frame to attach to the floor joists?
davidzais 1 week ago
@davidzais I am measuring up off of 2 wall plates that stack at 3". So there is your other 1 1/2"!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 1 week ago
so much detail. and in simple terms too! thanks sir
lildotty313 4 months ago
Awesome! Professional all the way! This is the kind of guy I'd love to apprentice under. He REALLY knows what he's doing. Thank you.
TubeYourTV 5 months ago
How do you affix the bottom plate to the concrete?
Do you use tapcons? Can you just use glue?
JimmyDThing 5 months ago
@JimmyDThing We use a 22 caliber "ramset" gun with 2-1/2" hardened steel fastening pins.
You can buy this gun @ Home depot for about $85.00. We do not use any glue and Tapcons take to long to install, although they work good as an optional method for fastening the wall plates. Hope this helps.
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 5 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan Thanks! I am putting up about 36 feet of framing altogether, so I guess I'll just stick with the tapcons. Might take me longer, but I already have them.
Thanks!
JimmyDThing 5 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan Just wanted to give an update. I ended up buying a ramset tool. The cheapest one they had (about $20 at Home Depot) and that did the trick pretty well. Definitely recommend the ear protection though, especially if doing it in a basement.
JimmyDThing 4 months ago
@JimmyDThing Save the hearing brother! Glad the ramset helped out. Things are GREAT aren't they Jimmy!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 4 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan Definitely would recommend. Perfect for the job!
JimmyDThing 4 months ago
@JimmyDThing We Use a 22 caliber Ramset gun loaded w/ 2 1/2" Concrete nails. Simple and painless. Wear eye and eye protection!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 1 month ago
If I understand correctly, all the studs are on 16" centers, EXCEPT for the first two studs which are on a 15 1/4" center. This is because the first sheet of drywall covers the entire first stud but ends in the center of a stud. All the other sheets of drywall are center to center. So, the first two studs need to be 3/4" closer than all the others (15 1/4" center). I've yet to find a video on framing that explains this clearly (although this is the best I've found so far!)
symmetric22 5 months ago
@symmetric22 Thanks! Basement framing is easy once you grasp the basics!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 5 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan I really appreciated this explanation as well. However I have a question! In the corner, only ONE of the drywall sheets will butt all the way up against the stud from the other wall. The other drywall sheet will butt up against the first drywall, right? They cant both be all the way in the corner. So your measurement of 15 1/4 only works on the first wall. On the second wall, you'd have to make it 15 1/4 MINUS the width of the drywall (1/2 inch or whatever). Right?
mccote 5 months ago
@symmetric22 That is correct! 1st stud @ 15 1/4" then 16" on center for the rest of the studs the whole way down the wall to the other end. This is done so the drywall sheets "seam" in the middle of the studs so there is wood to screw too for each sheet of drywall at the seams.
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 5 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan The first stud at 15 1/4" is technically 16" on center though, but I'm wondering about the end of the board where you put the first stud to the inside of 3 1/2". The adjacent wall will cover that 3 1/2" leaving no stud at the corner for fastening the drywall. Are you supposed to double them up and put one on either side of the 3 1/2" mark?
richro65 5 months ago
@richro65 This was going to be my question also. I believe you are right assuming that you would double the first one up on both sides of the 3 1/2" line. In that case, there should be two "X"s indicated the studs. Good catch.
thegoodgreen1 2 months ago
@BasementFinishingMan - doesnt the first stud (3.5" in to attach the perpendicular wall to) need a second stud next to it to attach the first drywall? Otherwise the first drywall has nothing to affix to. ?? ie the first X before the line needs an X after the line too
BabyNSX 1 month ago
how far from the wall would you measure out if you are using 1" xps foam board, do you measure before or after foam is put up? thanks
jsv8379 5 months ago
what do you think about doing for building a wall with uneven concrete block wall behind it?
TheMrmagnetophon 5 months ago
@TheMrmagnetophon Find the section of the wall that is leaning into the basement the farthest, Level down to the concrete floor and make a mark on the floor at that point on the wall, and then measure 4-1/2" out from that mark. make the same make the same marks on each end of that wall and then snap your wall line in that location. Hope this helps.
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 5 months ago
Great Video. How can I watch the next part of this series where you nail the frame to the wall, stand up the wall and bring the whole room together
Thanks
homebuilder567
homebuilder567 6 months ago
I notice that basement has poured walls. Was there any waterproofing done prior to this job? I ask because I have the same poured foundation walls, and I was told you normally don't do a french drain like you would on a block wall.
amusingisthedawn 6 months ago
Great video!
PersevereDespiteThem 6 months ago
@PersevereDespiteThem Thanks You! Let me know if i can help you with your basement project if and when your ready!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 6 months ago
Best Video on YouTube for Basement framing - you are an excellent teacher!
holtonmusicman 7 months ago
@holtonmusicman Thanks I appreciate that!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 7 months ago
I understand the measurement but the 3 1/2 " still perplexes me..I cannot visualize it in my head..I understand the rest. 3 1/2 does not make sense - sounds like there will be a gap since a stud is not ever 2" thick.
rhdtv2002 7 months ago
Keep checking for your videos but they still aren't available. Do you have a date of release?
Thanks
kjm25bball 10 months ago
Just Framing! The other 17 Videos I have available are different areas of expertise all of which a e centered in JUST basement finishing! These videos are your ticket to a perfect D.I.Y. basement finishing project!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 11 months ago
Are the 7 hours of training videos just framing? Or is your plumbing and electrical included? Also when will it be available? I've started one wall and want to watch the continuation of the framing tutorial.
Is there any downside to using 8ft bottom and top plates other than having to use more than the longer pieces?
Kristin
kjm25bball 11 months ago
I'm very interested in your training videos however I think $69.95 is over my budget. If it were $39.95 I would buy it instantly!!
kjm25bball 11 months ago
@kjm25bball Thanks for your insight! I think $69.95 for 7 hours of intense video training that will save you a few thousand is a good trade-off! Good luck with your project, I'm here if you need me with questions! Most videos are only $ 29.95 and all are over 1 hour in length!
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 11 months ago
How do you get the first red chalk line?
kjm25bball 11 months ago
Framing Series will be released in April. The series contains 4 Videos and roughly 7 hours of intense Framing training! Thanks for the interest! The set will selling for $ 69.97
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 11 months ago
great video. Have you made part two of this video? Thanks
flyingfox1000 1 year ago
There is a stud placed on both sides of the 3/12" starting layout line! You will have a full 1 1/2" stud to nail to in the corner if you do this. Hope this helps.
Eddie
BasementFinishingMan 1 year ago
Thanks... I'm looking for your videos on-line for purchase but your website is still under construction. I want to know more about the framing video, how much is the video cost, how long is the video, DVD I'm asssuming, mulitple DVD's? I really enjoy your clips on YouTube, you really do a great job!
stebbings659 11 months ago
Great stuff!!! One question, the first corner you started from, where do you nail the drywall in the corner if the first stud is flush with the opposing wall? There isn't anything to nail to?
I appreciate your fine work and look forward to more videos....
stebbings659 1 year ago
profesionally video done, keep on guys. nice teaching
taybe1230 1 year ago
Thanks for the videos! Where do you get 2x4s? Most of the ones that I buy at Home Depot are pretty crooked.
WingChunLover2 1 year ago
Thanks for adding these videos!
We've started the first wall in the corner such as you have said, and placed the first stud at 3 1/2" from the edge. Can you show us how to do the corners according to your method?
TheHowards03 1 year ago
Awesome video.... How can I watch the rest of this video?
PSahba 1 year ago