Framing Protruding Attic Wall

Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place.

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. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. In evaluating wall framing you ll be looking for walls that are out of plumb or not flat or straight. Allow for a top and.

Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate. Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.

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. Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16 inches between. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling.

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. Then measure and nail the cripples into place. Collar ties are horizontal members that like rafter ties extend from rafter to rafter but.