Framing Protruding Attic Wall

As you shim and plumb each section of wall drive 16d nails through the top plate into the framing with a hammer or nail gun.

Framing protruding attic wall. If you see protruding drywall in a tall wall look to see if it s at the same height as the floor joists. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place. In evaluating wall framing you ll be looking for walls that are out of plumb or not flat or straight. Collar ties are horizontal members that like rafter ties extend from rafter to rafter but.

Two by four lumber is standard for framing most walls including short walls in the attic. Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate. Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16 inches between. In wood framing basics and wall plans that have openings with cripples above the header cut and nail together the king studs and trimmers first.

Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor. Then position and nail them to the plates. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. Upper or lower walls may be out of plumb or the floor assembly may have components that are not flush.

Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing. Use screws to attach sheets of birch plywood to the angled ceiling over the insulation making sure to drive the screws into the ceiling joists.