Framing Protruding Attic Wall

Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall.

Framing protruding attic wall. Allow for a top and. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling. Score the shims with a utility knife and snap them off flush with the plate.

Then position and nail them to the plates. Two by four lumber is standard for framing most walls including short walls in the attic. 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. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.

Collar ties are horizontal members that like rafter ties extend from rafter to rafter but. Then measure and nail the cripples into place. Fasten the bottom plate by driving 16d nails through it into the floor. If you see protruding drywall in a tall wall look to see if it s at the same height as the floor joists.

Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place. 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. In evaluating wall framing you ll be looking for walls that are out of plumb or not flat or straight.