Framing Protruding Attic Wall

If you see protruding drywall in a tall wall look to see if it s at the same height as the floor joists.

Framing protruding attic wall.

In evaluating wall framing you ll be looking for walls that are out of plumb or not flat or straight. Collar ties are horizontal members that like rafter ties extend from rafter to rafter but. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate.

Use screws to attach sheets of birch plywood to the angled ceiling over the insulation making sure to drive the screws into the ceiling joists. Then position and nail them to the plates. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing. Allow for a top and.

Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling.

Upper or lower walls may be out of plumb or the floor assembly may have components that are not flush. 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. 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.