How to finish attic walls and ceilings step 1.
Framing wall in attic.
Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.
Make sure to nail into the wall studs.
If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.
Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor.
Allow for a top and.
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.
Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16 inches between.
If you re refinishing an attic or adding a closet or home office you re going to need an extra wall or two says this old house general contractor tom silva.
Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall.
4 to 6 hours to frame an 8 foot long wall with one doorway for every remodeling job that involves knocking down a wall there s another that calls for putting one up.
Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and.
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.
How to frame an attic space basic framing.