Choose the framing installation method.
How to frame a basement wall against concrete.
Stand up the wall frame and slide it beneath the beam.
Plumb and screw the studs to the blocking for a solid wall.
Assemble the wall frame on the floor by placing the studs between the top and bottom plates.
Framing a wall against the concrete allows you to add paneling or drywall for a finished look more like a home than a cell.
Secure the studs by nailing through the top and bottom plates and into the ends of the studs.
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It comes down to preference.
There are two schools of thought.
Install the knee wall tip the knee walls up and fasten them to the floor.
Then fasten blocks through the foam into the masonry at every third stud with 3 in.
How to frame a basement wall the traditional framing way step 1.
Check each stud for curves called the crown and mark each curve with an x.
If space is a consideration attaching furring strips over either rigid.
Insulate the concrete wall.
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Make sure that all the curves are.
Use one of the suggested above and insulate the concrete wall.
Again place each stud 16 inches from centre and secure the top and bottom plate.
Then remove the tape.
Tape a one foot by one foot square of plastic sheeting plastic kitchen wrap will do to the concrete wall in your basement with duct tape and leave it in place for 24 hours.