Hooking Stud Walls To Concrete Footing

Be sure to wear safety goggles when hammering masonry nails into concrete.

Hooking stud walls to concrete footing.

How to frame an inside wall against a concrete wall. If you need to attach wood framing to a concrete foundation use a wedge anchor if j bolts are not already installed. If you are using anchor bolts for concrete slabs or foundations it s important to place the bolt in the concrete so it s in the center of the wall. A wedge anchor is a bolt that is threaded at one end with a washer and an attached nut.

For 2 x 6 walls the bolt would be 2 3 4 inches from the outer edge and for 2 x 4 walls the anchor bolt would be 1 3 4 inches from the edge. Most sill plates are made from lumber usually. Installable in just hours ag precast concrete wall panels are superior walls products that are specifically designed and modified for use above grade. Concrete walls may have a purpose but beauty and warmth aren t it.

Choose a length that will penetrate the concrete at least 1 inch. They can be used in conjunction with foundation panels and stacked to create multiple stories as a part of a complete wall system building solution. A sill plate also known as a sole plate is the bottom horizontal part of a wall or building to which the vertical studs will be attached. Some concrete nails are the cut nail design shown in the photo with a thick flat shank and a tapering v profile.