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| I'd like to start framing my basement and use metal studs. I don't have any
pneumatic hammers and was wondering what would be the best way to attach the
bottom plate to the cement floor. I do have a drill. Any other tips would
be appreciated. Also, I have a tiny puddle once in a while from a big
storm. Could I put on some adhesive on the bottom plate before attaching to
the floor to prevent any water coming into the finished area?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mike
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| Cement nails nailed right through the channel works and is cheap and you
will have Popeye forearms when you are done.
Predrilled holes in channel then cement bit into concrete then Tapcons would
work too, less Neanderthal but still a lot of work.
Sometimes you can rent a Ramset, but they can be quite dangerous when
working with steel channels.
No amount of adhesive or sealant will keep water out of the room. You must
address that issue and find a permanent solution before you start.
"Mike" <m@a.com> wrote in message
news:1129754869.b490e2bfef2cd99443eb247a878a10d2@teranews...
> I'd like to start framing my basement and use metal studs. I don't have
> any pneumatic hammers and was wondering what would be the best way to
> attach the bottom plate to the cement floor. I do have a drill. Any
> other tips would be appreciated. Also, I have a tiny puddle once in a
> while from a big storm. Could I put on some adhesive on the bottom plate
> before attaching to the floor to prevent any water coming into the
> finished area?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> Mike
>
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| RicodJour 2005-10-21, 12:21 am |
| Mike wrote:
> I'd like to start framing my basement and use metal studs. I don't have any
> pneumatic hammers and was wondering what would be the best way to attach the
> bottom plate to the cement floor. I do have a drill. Any other tips would
> be appreciated. Also, I have a tiny puddle once in a while from a big
> storm. Could I put on some adhesive on the bottom plate before attaching to
> the floor to prevent any water coming into the finished area?
The steel track will eventually rust out, so I like to elevate it.
Normally I use some pressure treated plywood, but in your case I'd
probably go with some Azek 1x Then just drill through both track and
Azek into the slab and use any of a number of masonry fasteners. If
you use some polyurethane adhesive caulking between the slab and the
bottom of the Azek, it should keep most of the seepage from working
under the wall. Make sure you keep the bottom of the drywall well
above the slab so it doesn't wick up moisture.
R
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| stealth 2005-10-21, 6:21 pm |
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"RicodJour" <ricodjour@worldemail.com> wrote in message
news:1129862931.095624.66300@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Mike wrote:
>
> The steel track will eventually rust out, so I like to elevate it.
> Normally I use some pressure treated plywood, but in your case I'd
> probably go with some Azek 1x Then just drill through both track and
> Azek into the slab and use any of a number of masonry fasteners. If
> you use some polyurethane adhesive caulking between the slab and the
> bottom of the Azek, it should keep most of the seepage from working
> under the wall. Make sure you keep the bottom of the drywall well
> above the slab so it doesn't wick up moisture.
>
> R
>
Do you have a degree in afro-engineering?  Ever heard of mold?
The water infiltration must be addressed by correcting whatever is allowing
the water to come in from the outside of the walls. Would you also "fix" a
leak in your ceiling above the bed by placing a plastic sheet over the
bedding?
s
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| RicodJour 2005-10-22, 12:21 am |
| stealth wrote:
> "RicodJour" <ricodjour@worldemail.com> wrote in message
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> Do you have a degree in afro-engineering? Ever heard of mold?
Gee, no, Mr. Wizard! What's mold?
> The water infiltration must be addressed by correcting whatever is allowing
> the water to come in from the outside of the walls. Would you also "fix" a
> leak in your ceiling above the bed by placing a plastic sheet over the
> bedding?
No, nor would I make some lame analogy trying to illustrate a point
that wasn't at issue.
The OP, Mike, wrote, "Also, I have a tiny puddle once in a while from a
big
storm." I don't read that as being a major problem so I'll leave that
to Mike to deal with. There have been plenty of posts on that problem
in this newsgroup and alt.home.repair if he feels like researching it.
If you don't feel that's adequate, feel free to harangue him about the
dangers.
R
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