Basement baseplates

03-23-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
koolie Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	Basement baseplates Can I glue down a treated baseplate in a basement? Or must it be screwed down? Also, how long should they dry before installing? Thanks. Pat

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03-23-2011, 02:51 PM	#2
Jackofall1 Experienced     Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Basement baseplates Hello Pat, welcome the best DIY'r site on the web. When you say baseplates what exactly are you referring to? the lower horizontal member of a wall? If a wall, a few screws are advisable, and the wood should be PT Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-23-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
koolie Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	Basement baseplates Yes, the lower horizontal board of a wall. It is pressure treated.

03-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#4
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,658	Basement baseplates Ramset -

03-23-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
koolie Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 7	Basement baseplates Ramset???

03-23-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
Jackofall1 Experienced     Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Basement baseplates Quote: Originally Posted by koolie Ramset??? Ramset = 22 caliber shell driving a cement nail. __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-24-2011, 01:05 AM	#7
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,765	Basement baseplates With a sill sealer under it; http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/...-building-code And foam board behind it -if exterior wall, no air space. Airtight Drywall Approach; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...wall-approach/ Foam board rim joist, etc.... Gary Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!