So my 1971 basement has this wonderful wood paneled walls that I'm planning on swapping out for drywall. Also, part of my basement does not have any framing on the walls, just the block foundation. I wanted to outline what I've researched to see if it was bogus or good info.
My plan, 2x4 or 2x6 walls with batt insulation (most likely 2x4).
In summary,
Start in a corner, measure 4 to 4 1/2 in away from the block at both corners of one outer wall. Chalk the points to form a line. Apparently, leaving 1/2 to 1 in gap will do two things; (1) allow good airflow and (2) prevent wall interference with the studs.
Two methods to construct a stud wall: On the floor, or cut the studs to length and stick-frame it piece by piece.
Fasten the bottom plate to the floor with anchors. Use pressure treated wood for the bottom plate. Use tar paper between the block wall and the stud wall. If pre-framing the wall on the floor, you can staple the tar paper on the studs ahead of time. Complete electrical work, insulate with batts, vapor barrier, and drywall.
Questions:
(1) Regardless of whether you pre-construct the wall on the floor, or cut pieces to length, do you start by aligning and fastening the bottom plate to the floor? In other words, if you pre-build the wall, you end up with two bottom plates (second being part of the framed wall)?
(2) When starting in the corner, how far do you space the bottom plate from the block wall? Snug or as mentioned above, spaced 1/2 to 1 inch?
(3) Is it recommended for a DIY'r to pre-construct the wall or cut and nail piece by piece?
(4) How does the tar paper stay in place? Nail it to the back side of the wall? Or glue it to the block?
Thanks,
TW
My plan, 2x4 or 2x6 walls with batt insulation (most likely 2x4).
In summary,
Start in a corner, measure 4 to 4 1/2 in away from the block at both corners of one outer wall. Chalk the points to form a line. Apparently, leaving 1/2 to 1 in gap will do two things; (1) allow good airflow and (2) prevent wall interference with the studs.
Two methods to construct a stud wall: On the floor, or cut the studs to length and stick-frame it piece by piece.
Fasten the bottom plate to the floor with anchors. Use pressure treated wood for the bottom plate. Use tar paper between the block wall and the stud wall. If pre-framing the wall on the floor, you can staple the tar paper on the studs ahead of time. Complete electrical work, insulate with batts, vapor barrier, and drywall.
Questions:
(1) Regardless of whether you pre-construct the wall on the floor, or cut pieces to length, do you start by aligning and fastening the bottom plate to the floor? In other words, if you pre-build the wall, you end up with two bottom plates (second being part of the framed wall)?
(2) When starting in the corner, how far do you space the bottom plate from the block wall? Snug or as mentioned above, spaced 1/2 to 1 inch?
(3) Is it recommended for a DIY'r to pre-construct the wall or cut and nail piece by piece?
(4) How does the tar paper stay in place? Nail it to the back side of the wall? Or glue it to the block?
Thanks,
TW