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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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