Use tapcon anchors to secure the frame to the floor. No, the 2x3's should work just fine for you. by Shannon » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:27 am, Post Most contractors recommend using a laser level for efficiency and ease of access. Cut the 2x3 Studs. Lv 7. Use … And almost all posts do not point this out. You seem unconvinced, even though all evidence points to concrete holding vast amounts of moisture. First use your tape measure to measure from the floor to the bottom of your floor joist in 2-3 different places in the basement and write down these measurements. I ripped out the wood paneling on the basement wall that is partially below grade and discovered that the framing was made of 1x3 boards nailed to the concrete. This is framing for our basement renovation project in Alliston. Then use the chart below to determine what length 2″ x 4″‘s you will purchase for the entire job, you will only be ordering one length 2″ x 4″ for all of your wall studs. No vapor barriers! A forum community dedicated to Do it yourself-ers and home improvement enthusiasts. Instead of notching or bridging the gap somehow. SCORE. Other route could or would be using a 2" XPS with 2x3 framing and NO batt insulation in wall. There's also a variety of specialty construction screws, which have features like self-drilling threads, high strength for structural applications, and heads that create their own countersink holes. How to Frame a Basement Wall the Grid Framing Way Step 1: Fix any moisture issues. Frame the wall with wood studs, about an inch out from the wall (room for wires here). many if not all basements have this to deal with. I have already glued 2.5 inch rigid foam insulation to the concrete walls. The plates are the base pieces of wood that serve as anchors for the rest of the wall frame. Plumb Walls. 2x3 is fine, bottom plate should be rot resistant - PT or similar. If you are installing the wall over a basement concrete wall, install rigid foam board insulation on top of the concrete walls before framing the wall with 2x2s. You’re like Rocky running the steps, pumping your fists, training so hard for your one chance at glory. The board is about 3/4" off the wall. Josh Jaros Remodeling in The Woodlands, Texas. The drains around the house? Vapor barriers are not going to address this. An R22 rating insulation works well for exterior basement walls. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Framing Basement Walls. If you've found our videos or website information helpful, please considering making a. If you use 3" Safe 'n Sound though, I'm not sure it will be easy to compress it by 1/2" and get the drywall on. The bottom plate should be insulated against moisture transfer with glued-on pink sill gasket. Metal framing studs are used to support a non-load-bearing wall. Be sure to use 2 to 3 inch long screws and be sure they are attached to the wall framing studs (if you have concrete then use a powder actuated Ramset gun). 8 years ago. All concrete will be moisture laden. Install 2x2 braces