Hello we are in the process of finishing our basement. I have the first section of a wall up and adding the adjacent wall next to it. My question is I have 16" studs on center from right to left but it wont be starting from left to right as the wall isnt squared up to be exactly 16" apart. Do I block on the corner (have 4 pieces of 2x4 (6" width) or is it fine to leave that 4.5" gap in the corner? I have attached pictures below for reference. The stud second from the left is 16" to the one 3rd from the left. However from the stud furthest left to the 3rd stud it is approx 20".
Basement Finishing (Framing Walls ?)
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You'll need to mark up your picture so I can understand better.
I would add a few bits to the left of stud #1 so I could attach the next wall to it.
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Sorry the double stud at the bottom is just to hold the it in place. it will be like the wall to the right of it when installed. Going from right to left every stud is 16" on center. The 2nd stud from the left is 16" on center from the stud to the right of it (3rd stud from the left) My question is if you are going for 16" on center from the left it wont be 16" from left to right as the stud in the corner to the 3rd stud is closer to 20.5". So my question is do i need to put 4 studs together in the corner on the left so that if you went from the edge of the stud on the left it would connect to the 3rd stud at 16" or does it matter the spacing isnt exact?
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I presume that you have done all your homework and made sure that you don't need to worry about water leaking in etc..
Will you be putting insulation in the stud walls? If so, keep them out from the concrete by about an inch. It will also help with running plumbing and electrical.
Good thinking using PT on the floor.
When laying out your walls, you want to start at one end and do the layout the studs 16" OC. Since it looks like you are doing your framing in sections, keep up the 16" OC from the original wall, and don't start over. Unless the first section ended up at the length of whatever you are covering your studs with. (If drywall: 8', 10', 12' lengths)
Your next panel can end where ever it will. When you turn the corner, you can do it any number of ways, just make sure you have something to nail the drywall into. A California Corner is a way to do it.
When framing over windows in the basement, you don't need headers, but do put in something that you can screw shades into.
If you are planning on using insulation, consider using rockwool, it is fireproof, mold and mildew resistant and vermin doesn't like it as well. That is what I plan on using in my basement. Plus it is sound deadening.
I am not a pro, just an experienced DIY'er and flipper. This is just what I have learned from my years of experience and from what I have learned on here.
Will you be putting insulation in the stud walls? If so, keep them out from the concrete by about an inch. It will also help with running plumbing and electrical.
Good thinking using PT on the floor.
When laying out your walls, you want to start at one end and do the layout the studs 16" OC. Since it looks like you are doing your framing in sections, keep up the 16" OC from the original wall, and don't start over. Unless the first section ended up at the length of whatever you are covering your studs with. (If drywall: 8', 10', 12' lengths)
Your next panel can end where ever it will. When you turn the corner, you can do it any number of ways, just make sure you have something to nail the drywall into. A California Corner is a way to do it.
When framing over windows in the basement, you don't need headers, but do put in something that you can screw shades into.
If you are planning on using insulation, consider using rockwool, it is fireproof, mold and mildew resistant and vermin doesn't like it as well. That is what I plan on using in my basement. Plus it is sound deadening.
I am not a pro, just an experienced DIY'er and flipper. This is just what I have learned from my years of experience and from what I have learned on here.
Pick up an instruction book about basic framing with illustrations and study wall framing techniques.
A good framer always has the drywall guy in mind, so he doesn't have to cut, fill, tape and mud so much.
If you are the framer and the drywall guy, plan ahead and save time and money.
A good framer always has the drywall guy in mind, so he doesn't have to cut, fill, tape and mud so much.
If you are the framer and the drywall guy, plan ahead and save time and money.
I hesitate to create confusion at this point, but changes now would be easier than when farther along. Feel free to ignore me 
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Where are you, approximately. Your climate determines the amount of insulation needed.
How long has the foundation been in place? Moisture issues can take some time to show up and can be seasonal. Concrete can look dry but usually because moisture is passing directly to the air. What you build in front can change that process.
You have pressure treated wood and it needs all fasteners connecting to it to be approved for that wood.
Did you consider using a layer of rigid foam against the concrete?
I assume there is a rim joist around the perimeter of the basement ceiling above the new walls. Before you secure the walls where it limits access you should air seal and insulate that rim.
Also air seal where that wall rests on the foundation.
There is more if you are interested.
Bud
.Where are you, approximately. Your climate determines the amount of insulation needed.
How long has the foundation been in place? Moisture issues can take some time to show up and can be seasonal. Concrete can look dry but usually because moisture is passing directly to the air. What you build in front can change that process.
You have pressure treated wood and it needs all fasteners connecting to it to be approved for that wood.
Did you consider using a layer of rigid foam against the concrete?
I assume there is a rim joist around the perimeter of the basement ceiling above the new walls. Before you secure the walls where it limits access you should air seal and insulate that rim.
Also air seal where that wall rests on the foundation.
There is more if you are interested.
Bud
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Fire stop the top of the wall?
Sill gasket under bottom plate?
Wall don't have to intersect at corners, just a few blocks to join the studs.
2 studs on each side of the window or door lined up so the trim will reach the window.
Leave out unimportant studs ttat would just cram a bunch of studs together. 20" between studs near corner or windows is fine.
Sill gasket under bottom plate?
Wall don't have to intersect at corners, just a few blocks to join the studs.
2 studs on each side of the window or door lined up so the trim will reach the window.
Leave out unimportant studs ttat would just cram a bunch of studs together. 20" between studs near corner or windows is fine.
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