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01-17-2010, 11:17 AM
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Landlord
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Location: Auburn,GA via Charleston,SC
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
I'm picking one corner and it will be probably about 3x3 feet or standard with the rest of my small closets. Should I tear down the drywall to the studs where the closet is going or just start laying out the framing on top of the existing drywall?
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01-17-2010, 11:43 AM
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Landlord
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Couple more questions. Do I need pressure treated lumber on the concrete slab floor with the sill gasket foam underneath it? There is an electrical panel in the room....I suppose that it is not wise to closet around that is it?
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01-17-2010, 11:51 AM
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Xtreme DIY'r
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
An electric panel can't be in a clothes closet
There must be 30" of clear space side to side & 3' clear in front of the panel at all times
Build the closet over exisitng sheetrock
You want the outside wall to remain sealed
I use PT against concrete, I did use the sill foam in my garage
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01-17-2010, 11:55 AM
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Landlord
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
So, just frame it out, and but up new drywall to the existing walls and ceiling??
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01-17-2010, 11:57 AM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Yes, that is what I would do
Its a good idea for the 1st 2x4 coming out from the wall to be nailed into a 2x4 that is in the existing wall
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01-17-2010, 12:07 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Dave - for clarification, it's not the clearance requirements that would be the problem for this closet, it's that the clothing and flamable items - correct? So even if the clearance requirement is met - a closets is still a no-go for electric panels.
Vince
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01-17-2010, 12:13 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Yes, treated lumber wherever resting on concrete - typically no foam sealant needed under interior wall. Go right over and up against the existing drywall. Placing the new walls where they meet the ceiling and walls to something nailable is a good thing.
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01-17-2010, 12:15 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Yes, a panel can't be in a clothes closet - that is the issue
So even with clearances it can't be done
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01-17-2010, 12:20 PM
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Landlord
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
OK, forget about the panel, I kind of already knew the answer to that. I'm going to go with the other corner. Any rules about how close the closet door can be to a window?
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01-17-2010, 12:22 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Not as far as I know
Just make sure the door knob won't hit the window 
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01-17-2010, 12:22 PM
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Landlord
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Man, I hate this stud finder. Is there a good stud finder out there that anyone personally uses?
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01-17-2010, 01:58 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Quote:
Originally Posted by cocean
Man, I hate this stud finder. Is there a good stud finder out there that anyone personally uses?
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I went through a couple three until I found one that worked pretty well. Have had it a few years - is by Zircon and similar to this one at HD.
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...atalogId=10053
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01-17-2010, 07:50 PM
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Putting in a closet to make a bonus room into a bedroom
Build the framing properly. Pull some drywall and add studs or blocking in the walls or ceiling for the new walls. Pages 30 and 36, at the bottoms:
http://www.awc.org/pdf/WCD1-300.pdf Do quality, professional work, you'll be glad you did.
Doors and windows don't mix. The window or the person usually loses in an accident. Doors near windows need to meet minimum safety requirements. If you were to ignore these or be misinformed and had a claim, your insurance carrier could easily deny monies. http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=...HPbWWaP6zwY0fg Notice number 6.
http://books.google.com/books?id=TT8...rances&f=false
Be safe, Gary
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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!
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