How to Frame Basement Walls

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[021cbspear]

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

[BasementFinishingMan]

@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.

[davidzais]

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?

[BasementFinishingMan]

@davidzais I am measuring up off of 2 wall plates that stack at 3". So there is your other 1 1/2"!

Eddie

[JimmyDThing]

How do you affix the bottom plate to the concrete?

Do you use tapcons? Can you just use glue?

[BasementFinishingMan]

@JimmyDThing We Use a 22 caliber Ramset gun loaded w/ 2 1/2" Concrete nails. Simple and painless. Wear eye and eye protection!

Eddie

[Mantuadoug]

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.

[BabyNSX]

@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

[thegoodgreen1]

@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.

[JimmyDThing]

@BasementFinishingMan Definitely would recommend. Perfect for the job!

[BasementFinishingMan]

@JimmyDThing Save the hearing brother! Glad the ramset helped out. Things are GREAT aren't they Jimmy!

Eddie