Framing Protruding Attic Wall

Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor.

Framing protruding attic wall.

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. Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. Allow for a top and. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.

Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate. Two by four lumber is standard for framing most walls including short walls in the attic. Upper or lower walls may be out of plumb or the floor assembly may have components that are not flush. In evaluating wall framing you ll be looking for walls that are out of plumb or not flat or straight.

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. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling. 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. Then measure and nail the cripples into place.

If you see protruding drywall in a tall wall look to see if it s at the same height as the floor joists. Collar ties are horizontal members that like rafter ties extend from rafter to rafter but. Then position and nail them to the plates.