Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and.
Framing wall in attic.
Make sure to nail into the wall studs.
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.
Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor.
Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16 inches between.
If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.
A gable roof is framed with rafters that slope downward from the peak of the roof to the tops of the.
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.
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.
Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate.
Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.
How to finish attic walls and ceilings step 1.
Use a nail gun to attach sheets of osb to the walls over the insulation.
A knee wall is a.
Allow for a top and.