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Framing the last wall |
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| Finally, I'm down to the last wall! It's a simple
8' section running from the screen wall to the support pole on
the left. Since I carefully planned the location of the support
pole to blend in with the end of the wall (and snapped the chalk
line) that part was done. However since the wall runs between
the two main ducts and next to the main support beam, I wasn't
sure if I'd be able to build it and tip it into place (using method
1 of framing a wall).
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Previously, I had test-fitted a short one-foot section I had
built for the office closet (see framing
the office). It seemed there was enough space at the time,
so I built the wall first and then slid it between the ducts to
stand it up straight. It fit perfectly! I secured the top and
bottom plates, and that was that! (Well, almost!).
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Because of the location of the three walls (office,
screen, and wall to the support pole), I was left with an awkward
corner. Rather than leaving three short (3-6 inch) sections that
I'd have to fit with drywall, I figured it would be better to
close it off and make a nice even corner. It took about ½ hour
to cut and fit the pieces, but FINALLY the FRAMING IS COMPLETE!
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Additional framing resources
How to frame a wall
Step-by-step instructions for framing your basement walls.
How to frame a door
The basics for how to rough-in a door opening.
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