How To Frame Basement Walls

Wish you could transform your basement into more useful living space? This Campbell Hausfeld project video will show you how to start a basement remodel by framing a wall. Learn how to use a framing nailer and other tools to make this project move faster and easier.

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[kelgabbour]

hey thanks for posting but i have couple of questions, why is it that you left a space on the left side you didnt make it flush with the cement wall? why is it that u put that 2x4 different then the others at the left corner?

[campbellhausfeld]

@kelgabbour The wall that will be perpendicular to that will be approximately 4-4.5" from that concrete wall and thus will not meet exactly in the corner; the 2x4 is turned to give strength to the corner and to serve as a nailer for drywall. Hope that helps!

[Th3KrazyK1d]

? Why did you begin to insulate after doing electrical and more importantly pass the framing inspection?

[campbellhausfeld]

@Th3KrazyK1d Thanks for your question. You should always gain the appropriate building permits and follow your local standards to pass any associated inspections. Applying the insulation after the electrical work provides room to drill holes in the studs and to run the wiring without having to fight with the insulation.

[owenaddams]

Great video. My question is in my unfinished basement the builder put up insulation. There is no framing but there is insulation that looks like aluminum foil anchored into the concrete walls. The builder is Ryan Homes and wanted to know if I still should put insulation up?

[campbellhausfeld]

@owenaddams Thanks for your feedback. Good news – you should be able to skip the insulation step around the exterior walls since you have the foil insulation already installed. However, if you decide to create interior walls for an extra bedroom or an office, you may choose to use the typical fiberglass type in the walls to help minimize the noise.

[yeffshin]

how much wood would chris and chuck chuck if chris and chuck did chuck wood?

[hooverala]

How many times did you say "Chris"?

[haavoc2007]

Thanks Chuck!

[criptonite0hour]

Hey Chris, this is how I point a framing nailer directly at your chest.

[cpepe223]

i saw another video that said you should not use drywall for basements because basements have a greater risk of flooding, here you seem to advocate dry wall for basements

[outlaw8010]

Fibergass insulation? I can't believe they would recommend this. It would cause mold and moisture problems. Don't do this people!!!!! You will have problems down the road.

[TeamHandyEvansville]

Chuck..Chris..Chris..Chuck...C­hris...Chuck. That's all I heard. Btw, you should never put paper backed fiberglass in basement wall.

[malachy1847]

@thegipper77 It all depends on whether first day the outside basment construction has been proplerly Parged and a membrane fitted onto same plus proper diverting drainage set up to a chrushed gravel weeping towel drain system thus carrying same away off site...But then again a you most likely correct as 'Belt and Braces' is no harm at all... fibreglass resin tanking would be the way to go from a marine supply company..now that would be seriously 'Water proof.I have used same to good effect

[JevoGrand]

so awkward conversation between them

[Rlnthndr]

Fiberglass insulation really doesn't help with noise. You want Denim or foam board insulation for that. These are far superior insulation products than the fiberglass.

[jedinolan666]

they did so many things wrong in the video i don't even know where to begin. That'll be one moldy basement in a few years!!!

[anaokar]

Bare wood should never touch concrete. You need a thin layer in insulation.