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Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces - Metal Studs in Floating Basement Wall - I have read on this post that you can frame a floating wall with metal studs, but I am not quite clear. Here's my question, 1. You start with a 2x4 attached to the concrete floo
If you’re like a lot of Americans, over time you’ve managed to accumulate more stuff than you have space for. You could try cramming more stuff in your attic or basement, but those spaces are usually not very easy to navigate. And if you’re blessed to have a built-in garage, cha...
I used framing lumber but I purchased 2 x 10’s and cut them down to the actual size of 1 1/2″ x 1/2″. Why didn’t I just buy 2 x 2’s you ask? Well, here’s a piece of advice for you. When you buy 2 x 2 lumber it’s typically finger-jointed. That means it’s ...
Theframemeasures:27/8inchesx45/8inchesTheopeningmeasures:2x3inchesIt'svintage,Iknowthat,foundinthebasementatanestatesalewhereIalsoboughta1917checkprinter,butIdon'tknowtheage,it'sactualintendedpurpose,orwhatmetalit'smadeoutof!Itisnotmagnetic,ifthathelps.It'sprettyheavy,too.ThiswouldbePERFECTforframingan...
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It can be used in inside and outside walls, ceilings, basements, and crawl spaces. It can be used in commercial or residential structures. It is ideal for industrial steel buildings. It is primarily used at the new construction phase, however it has grown over the years to be used for ...
Installing DensGlass On Metal Stud Framing We are using the DensGlass Exterior Sheathing on a commercial project for an entry way that’sframed with metal studs. The entry way will eventually get a brick facade placed over the framing. For this project we’re framing the wall with 3-5/8″...
More on Framing, Insulation Vermiculite Attic Insulation Abatement Sheathing Interior Garage Walls With Plywood (Updated) ZIP System Sheathing On Ranch Style Home DIY Basement Insulation Video What Are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)? About the author Todd Fratzel I'm full time builder for a larg...
Above: Our first photo shows the flue vent connector for an oil fired heater. The flue passes too close to wood framing. Below: heat shielding has been installed to reduce fire hazard and improve fire clearance above a flue vent connector for a basement or crawl space furnace. ...