How-to Frame a Basement(basement framing tools) Part 1 of 6

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  • @LearnAtMyExpense
    @LearnAtMyExpense Před 5 lety +23

    I bought your video set about 8 years ago before finishing my basement. Glad I did! I'm sitting in my finished basement now, years later, and no issues. I had already had some experience with DIY projects before buying your videos but they gave me more confidence confirming what I was doing right and also gave me some good design ideas (under stairwell closet was big for me). Thank you!

  • @harryclark1259
    @harryclark1259 Před měsícem +1

    I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. You gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you so much taking the time to make these videos.

  • @tradeshmarts2056
    @tradeshmarts2056 Před 7 měsíci

    I've been searching probably 5 years for someone to explain to my level of understanding.
    Thank you. For taking the time and effort to put your knowledge out there

  • @chrisfritz3434
    @chrisfritz3434 Před rokem +3

    I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. All the knowledge, tips and tricks to frame out my basement space is in this series. I gained the understanding and confidence to frame out my basement space. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. The directions and teaching in this series made the process approachable and relatively easy!
    I was a stay at home parent to my twin kids, back in 2018-2020. I completed this project in bits and pieces. I would start one wall section, during a 2-hour nap. Laying out the 2x4 studs and marking their positions, before cutting and nailing with their "help". The whole process was very gratifying and I felt a lot of pride in doing the work. After a friend helped with roughing the electrical, and me insulating the walls, I installed the light boxes and outlets. Another friend did the drywall over a weekend away. I finished the space with a vinyl flooring, trim boards and paint!

  • @pakhozheng1873
    @pakhozheng1873 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is absolutely the best video series about basement finishing. Do you have a video telling us how to calculate how many wood studs and plates we need? Thank you so much Eddie.

  • @mikethompson7406
    @mikethompson7406 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks! Bought our first home and I plan on finishing 1/2 of the basement this winter so we have a board game area. Will be watching all the videos in this series! If you're in CO this winter... feel free to stop by and help. haha :D

  • @calebswartz2641
    @calebswartz2641 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi Eddie! I used your videos to build my son's bedroom in our basement. First time I had ever done anything like this. I did everything all by myself except for the drywall. Thank you so much for these videos! You're an amazing educator.

  • @mkvinsley3848
    @mkvinsley3848 Před 2 lety +5

    I just came across this. Amazing; this is the best DIY how to basement framing video I've encountered on the internet. I was a little apprehensive to start my basement project because the other videos didn't address my questions on corners, gaps, leveling and spacing and all together in a simple follow video process. Yours did! Thank you for taking the time to put this together!

  • @krakowski40
    @krakowski40 Před 2 lety +2

    I just got done framing my walls to hide the ugly cement foundation pony walls, many thanks your videos made my job so much easier from framing to building soffits to hide the ugly HVAC duck work, Drywall is almost complete you helped me add value to my house as you Thank You !!

  • @ericj1385
    @ericj1385 Před 2 lety +2

    Just viewed all of your videos and they are the absolute best educational on "the how to build" I've ever seen! Very thorough.. relatable..and so easy to follow that most anyone with some level of skill, talent, vision could be inspired to achieve their dream with confidence! ...So glad I found your site! 🙋🏾💥

  • @rickshort9729
    @rickshort9729 Před 3 lety +6

    I can't wait to take this on. I have 2 unfinished rooms in my new basement, and these videos are awesome. Thank you so much!

  • @peternapoli9262
    @peternapoli9262 Před 2 lety +1

    I do the walls the same way this was the best explanation I've ever seen if I didn't know how to do it I strongly suggest watching this video

  • @rlw3461
    @rlw3461 Před 4 lety +6

    You know your stuff, and you're a gifted teacher. Thanks so much. I'm framing for the first time, and your video has given me the confidence to do it.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks...You can do this! Good luck with your framing project my brother. Let me know how you make-out.
      Eddie

    • @rlw3461
      @rlw3461 Před 4 lety +1

      @@BasementFinishingMan Will do!

  • @victorcolon5454
    @victorcolon5454 Před 2 lety +1

    Just simply awesome, so cool you have a guy like you doing and teaching guys like me how to do it well from beginning to end. Thank you.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for watching Victor...good luck with your projects! ~Eddie

    • @victorcolon5454
      @victorcolon5454 Před 2 lety +1

      Just started planning on how I want my basement done. Wish you were a contractor local guy to me, you will be my guy for the project. I’m in Rhode Island.

  • @zacharydain7210
    @zacharydain7210 Před 5 lety +2

    I just bought a house and am working on finishing the basement. I've been doing DIY home improvement for years, but was hesitant as I didn't know the first steps to take besides buying a ton of wood. Now I have complete confidence in what I'm doing and will be able to save thousands. Your videos are amazing. Thank you so much!

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +3

      Hi Zach! Thanks for watching. Good luck with the new project, I'm always around if you have questions about the basement.
      Eddie

  • @DarElBarka
    @DarElBarka Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you. I'm using these series to finish my basement as an absolute beginner. This morning i built first wall falling your instructions.
    Thank you

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety +2

      Congratulations on getting your project started! Framing is a lot fun when once you understand the basics! Good luck with the project Dar! ~Eddie

  • @charliebell4632
    @charliebell4632 Před 3 lety

    People have no idea how many people are out here telling home owners they will do their bathroom kitchen and basement do it all for 20 grand and not even hardly have a clue what they are doing and then they actually hire help! So it’s a relief when you see someone else who knows what their doing

  • @MikeRuschak84
    @MikeRuschak84 Před 2 lety +2

    This is outstanding! Thank you for taking all the time to do this.

  • @CraigB801
    @CraigB801 Před rokem +1

    Amazing work on these videos!!! Thank you for your time and effort to teach others

  • @avalon449
    @avalon449 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks so much for taking the time on a real job to teach us theses techniques.

  • @wilmoney4201
    @wilmoney4201 Před 3 lety

    Not sure how I missed these videos after all of the CZcams DIY videos I watch....next spring and getting as much info as I can before I start. I am in Illinois so a lot of the easier product to work with we can't use. I plan to do everything except the rough in plumbing.

  • @markj287
    @markj287 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic start to this series

  • @charliebell4632
    @charliebell4632 Před 3 lety

    Great video man it’s nice to see somebody knows what their doing out here I’m serious!

  • @L3x4Pr0ne
    @L3x4Pr0ne Před 4 lety +1

    Imma bout to binge all of these. Great detail. I’m planning my first foray into framing early next year. And this will be really helpful.

  • @ktm3850
    @ktm3850 Před 2 lety

    Good carpenter. Practices good skills.

  • @politicasob360graus8
    @politicasob360graus8 Před rokem

    Amazing video Eddie! Amazing man. I live in Canada for 5 years and I do framing, drywall andvtapung, but always metal framing. I loved your explanation. Let me be fast here because I am hurry to watch the 2/6, 3/6, etc, etc,..
    My hug Eddie!
    Att. Trindade

  • @moedara1510
    @moedara1510 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom sir!!! You just got yourself another subscriber. You're awesome, keep up the heart work! Happy holidays to you and your crew!

  • @ryanmurphy7579
    @ryanmurphy7579 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much for this. I had skills but you added some finer touches to my install. You explain things very well.

  • @michigantoga
    @michigantoga Před 3 lety

    The tool guide is priceless, thank you!

  • @sandeepchaudhary5620
    @sandeepchaudhary5620 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for putting so much efforts in these videos, you made it very easy to understand.

  • @KevHick
    @KevHick Před 2 lety +1

    That spider 🕷 almost took me out 😂

  • @sofializzgaming
    @sofializzgaming Před 2 lety

    This is great video, I am going to be doing the basement myself and this videos helps me out so much.

  • @asinger261
    @asinger261 Před 5 lety +4

    You are the man best information out there A+++ great content...Thank you

  • @ryanmiddleton8215
    @ryanmiddleton8215 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to make thos video!

  • @michaelsaraceno7242
    @michaelsaraceno7242 Před 4 lety +1

    This video has been incredibly instructional. Thank you!

  • @powerglydeKlyde1120
    @powerglydeKlyde1120 Před 5 lety +2

    im doing a job in bellefonte pa. thank you for passing on the knowledge

  • @frankjr3931
    @frankjr3931 Před 4 lety +2

    Best instructional video I’ve ever seen! Question...What is your recommendations for basement insulation? I see you are not a fan of foam board? Can you explain why? I installed 1” foam boards to the walls before watching your video’s. Should I use the goal as the exterior wall now and come off 4.5”?

  • @nintendad2099
    @nintendad2099 Před 4 lety +2

    I finally found the perfect DIY for my basement. Thanks so much! Lifetime subbing for sure 👍🏼

  • @konstantinstrokolis4438
    @konstantinstrokolis4438 Před 4 lety +1

    I feel like a pro after watching your video! Do you have another video how to install fire blocking to pass inspection and what the easiest way to do this?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety +1

      I get into all of that in my BFU 2.0(Basement Finishing University 2.0) in the insulation training series Konstantin

  • @abbassadeghi4832
    @abbassadeghi4832 Před rokem +1

    I wanted to thank you for clear and thorough traming videos. I've got question, what do you do when you have a power switch/electric wire right on the basement sliding glass door frame.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před rokem +1

      Move the switch box into a new location on the new wall you just built. -Eddie

  • @jasonhumphrey5185
    @jasonhumphrey5185 Před 6 měsíci +1

    These videos are awesome! Exactly what I needed to get started finishing my basement. One question I do have is what if I have a my basement waterproofed and the proposed bottom framing plate will sit just above the waterproofing channels that sit just below the concrete. What would you suggest I use to secure the bottom plate without damaging the channels? Thank you!

  • @dennisyeah6121
    @dennisyeah6121 Před 5 lety +2

    Hands down the best video tutorial series for finishing basements! QUESTION - I'm in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. I have a brand new build home. Do you recommend I put insulation or that white stuff up against the wall as a vapor barrier or is it not necessary?

    • @gmarzloff
      @gmarzloff Před 5 lety

      There is insulation behind the wall wrap. I recommend insulating a basement in Cleveland!

  • @powerglydeKlyde1120
    @powerglydeKlyde1120 Před 5 lety +1

    You nailed these vids!! thank you more then you know!

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and for your positive comments that I have seen all over my channel Boggin!
      Eddie

  • @ianchalgren
    @ianchalgren Před 3 lety +3

    Eddie - your 6 part series of framing a basement is the best on CZcams. Thank you so much. Question ... how far is “wildly off” when making sure my intersecting chalk lines are a 90 degree right angle? In the vid, you were fine with your corner being off a 1/16” but I’m attempting to finish a basement of a 1951 Frank Lloyd Wright protégé designed house where absolutely nothing is straight and nothing is level. My marks are off a solid 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Is that ok? Or should I “drive myself nuts” trying to get that tighter? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, man!

  • @tonka518
    @tonka518 Před 4 lety +1

    Great videos. Any videos on how to make access panels for shut offs or clean outs?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes...I show a lot of this in all of my before, during and after videos John. I have maybe a dozen of these type videos scattered all over the channel. Thanks for watching brother!
      Eddie

  • @ResponsiblePledge
    @ResponsiblePledge Před 7 měsíci

    at 25:19 did you mark that off of your technical drawing our was that just a guesstimate? Not critiquing, asking your method. Love your videos.

  • @jjaafar
    @jjaafar Před 3 lety +3

    It felt that I already finished my basement just by watching this:) great video! you must be protected at all cost! By the way, should I use 2x4 or 1.5 x 3.5 for the lumber? The existing frame that I have now is using the 1.5 x 3.5...

  • @abinezer81
    @abinezer81 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What if the wall is not square. the 6 inch on both corners may not line up straight. how to get a perfect square to snap lines in this case?

  • @raymondhogue1
    @raymondhogue1 Před 4 lety +5

    The best basement framing series thx man..
    Question inside my basement I have the plastic dimple roll stuff on the inside of basement can I just work 3 1/2 " off of that also I put dricore down first already gonna build frame on top of that cement is week from inside sump pump.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +3

      I would come 4.5" off of the dimple barrier just to sure I won't be pushing against it at all when I stand my walls up to fasten them. Thanks for the views brother and good luck with your basement!
      Eddie

  • @bradthomas7915
    @bradthomas7915 Před 2 lety

    What is the best way to fireblock with wall wrap Being 6 inches away from masonry wall? Ilove your videos and refer to them all the time.

  • @utopianpropertiesllc8771
    @utopianpropertiesllc8771 Před 5 lety +1

    Very informative. Thank you

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for viewing our videos! Good luck with your projects brother!
      Eddie

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron Před 3 lety

    Great videos and channel!

  • @stickbone2533
    @stickbone2533 Před 2 lety

    Really great video that details all tools and exact screw sizes. I have question on how to frame when firestock/fireblock is required. What all materials are acceptable as fireblock? How would it impact all measurements?

  • @bobkelley1569
    @bobkelley1569 Před 3 lety

    Love this series!
    We live in an old farm house. The basement has a shallow trough running along the exterior walls. It dumps into the garage, not a sump.
    Can I frame out beyond this trough without causing any issues? Very little water webs up in this trough as the basement doesn't leak, currently.
    Or, can I just glue FRP board to the walls leaving the trough exposed?
    Thank you for this series and your time.
    Bob

  • @kellyfagan3823
    @kellyfagan3823 Před 11 měsíci

    I unserstand how to build a studwall for a basemnt with 16 inch centers. The problem i have is how when you join two walls at a 90 ( corner ) you have then changed and shortened the first wall by 31/2 inches and now you do not have 16" centers on that first wall? Im sure there is a simple solution but it is just not computing with me. thank you for your great videos

  • @charlotteplante5402
    @charlotteplante5402 Před 3 lety

    Great video

  • @phresh7716
    @phresh7716 Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoy the video however what are the alternatives if one doesn’t want to use air guns

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +2

      Hello Brandon! You can always use airless framing guns (Best!) or simply use 16 penny nails and hand-nail all of your framing together...I esed to do it this way 25 years ago...but it's a lot of work to do it this way.
      Eddie

  • @leansclan
    @leansclan Před 3 lety +1

    Great video...just discovered you and will watch all as I have a basement to do this year. How about a using a laser level in lieu of a chalk line?? Thanks

  • @ibrazeau3044
    @ibrazeau3044 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video... thank you

  • @squared80
    @squared80 Před 3 lety +1

    I have 2" XPS installed along my poured foundation. I see you measure far enough away from the wall so the framing isn't touching the wall wrap. Long story short, I need to maximize my space and every inch counts. Can I frame right against my XPS, or do I need to leave some space (and why)?

  • @codydonovan7356
    @codydonovan7356 Před 3 lety +1

    I wall wrap needed? My basement doesn’t have it. House was built in 1999 and has a rough in for a bathroom. So it was designed to be finished. Do I need any kind of plastic/wrap in between the studs and concrete?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety +2

      Neither wall warp and especially plastic vapor barriers are NOT needed! Wall wrap it just for unfinished basements by code...once you remodel all that's needed is the new insulation between the newly framed exterior wall studs...and that's it. Hope this helps.
      ~Eddie

    • @codydonovan7356
      @codydonovan7356 Před 3 lety

      @@BasementFinishingMan Awesome! Thanks for your reply. That's a big help. I was planning on studding my exterior walls and using a bat insulation, but wanted to make sure nothing was needed in between the concrete and studs. Have a good one!

  • @euxy7242
    @euxy7242 Před rokem +1

    Do i need to put any other insulation if i have wall wrap?

  • @ChadAmI80
    @ChadAmI80 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for putting together the best basement framing series on CZcams!
    Question inside my basement we have an interior french drain, they installed a dimpled matrix about 18" up the concrete block wall from the bottom where they dug the trench and concreted over it. Should I just measure off 3-1/2" from the dimple matrix? Also, not sure if I should apply rigid foam board up against the concrete block and down over top of the dimple matrix or just frame the wall and insulate between 2x4's. Thanks you!

  • @myersb75
    @myersb75 Před rokem +1

    Hi Eddie. Awesome videos!! So much so I want to try and tackle my basement myself. You mention 6” and 4 1/2” for your exterior walls. That being said, I have Superior walls. Do you recommend 4 1/2” with these as well?

  • @QuantumBiker0
    @QuantumBiker0 Před 4 lety +1

    Wish I had seen this before I framed my 1st wall! I put 2nd stud 16” instead of 15 1/4 from start so all studs are 3/4” off - oops - now what? Tear it down or add studs for drywall or nothing since wall is 11’-9” (12 ft. drywall board no butt joints)

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      Just pull your board out from the corner a 1/2" and go with it you'll be fine Allen.
      Eddie

    • @QuantumBiker0
      @QuantumBiker0 Před 4 lety +1

      Basement Finishing Man Drywall board? Wall is nailed up to joists and attached to slab. Just means drywall screws don’t go exactly where expected, but, easy enough to mark drywall where screws go....Hiring drywall out, hope they don’t hate me ;-). Great videos, BTW.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +2

      @@QuantumBiker0 Pros can hang anything...don't worry about it!
      Eddie

  • @midnightspeedpainter3602
    @midnightspeedpainter3602 Před 4 lety +1

    You should of made room in the closet for the water heater to be moved/replaced, which will likely happen.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      We did relocate it inside the closet...not sure what your saying here?
      Eddie

  • @lisashooltz8210
    @lisashooltz8210 Před 8 měsíci

    How do you insulate a basement with no wall wrap? Start with foam board, frame, fiberglass insulation?

  • @mick5658
    @mick5658 Před 2 lety

    Why do you come out from the wrap? For lack of knowledge, I though the wrap would come down, the wall would go up against the wall and then insulation between the studs.

  • @erichilderbrand6899
    @erichilderbrand6899 Před 3 lety

    About to purchase a home and will be finishing the basement. Been doing a ton of research. I'm assuming the wall wrap is used as a vapor barrier? Do you have a video on your channel discussing the install and use of a vapor barrier for the exterior basement walls?
    I'm only a few minutes in to this one, so hopefully I didn't just ask this question too early.
    Thanks for all the help!

  • @TrebleForTheBass
    @TrebleForTheBass Před 3 lety

    The one question I have while I am planning all this framing out for the next week - if there isn't anything under the joists hanging down, can I just attach drywall to those direct instead of spending extra time/money framing a ceiling? They did a great job making our basement finish-ready for the most part

  • @jjadaddy
    @jjadaddy Před 2 lety +1

    If you measure 4.5 inches off the wall in order to snap a chaulk line, there's a chance that the wall has some waves in it. So, 4.5 inches on one end, may not be a true 4.5 inches at the other end. You'll have a straight line, but not necessarily square to the wall. Does that make sense?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +1

      That's why we come out 4.5" instead of 3.5"...to account for the uneveness of an average wall... ~Eddie

    • @jjadaddy
      @jjadaddy Před 2 lety

      @@BasementFinishingMan After watching further, it occurred to me that if you're squaring the corners of where the walls meet with the framing square, that would alleviate any issue regarding the walls being square off the wall? Also, have you ever used the 3 4 5 method to square?

  • @Andolini662
    @Andolini662 Před rokem

    Do we treat walls 2 and 3 the same if they aren’t against the concrete walls? To the left and right of wall 1 will be unfinished rooms.

  • @guillermomaradiaga7165
    @guillermomaradiaga7165 Před 4 lety +1

    Gracias Amigo

  • @romansrealm1164
    @romansrealm1164 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Mr Case for your how to videos. They are very beneficial to learn how to finish my basement. I have a framing question I was hoping you could give me some suggestions with. I currently have a wall on one side of my basement steel beam. The other side of the steal beam has HVAC ducts so I need to build a soffit which will be the bathroom ceiling. I want to install a door into the existing wall to enter the bathroom but don't know how to frame/trim it. Concrete to beam is 80.5 inches so i don't want to loose any height. Thank you

  • @phumes4783
    @phumes4783 Před 3 lety

    I noticed you don't have any videos regarding types of subfloors? What would you consider the best subfloor in a cold climate?

  • @Crimsonwrath1
    @Crimsonwrath1 Před 4 lety +1

    How far from the wall should be marked in the beginning if you're using 1" foam board insulation instead of wall wrap? Thanks.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +3

      4.5 " of the Styrofoam panels...just treat of the foam-board as the concrete wall and do everything the same as I did in the videos. ~Eddie

  • @lourdesrocha5388
    @lourdesrocha5388 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are so easy to follow. I'm looking to begin finishing the basement in the next month. My house is 3 years old, do you recommend adding a moisture or vapor barrier before doing drywall? I live in Ohio. I've read different recommendations and can not decide which recommendations are correct. Thank you in advance.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +2

      No Lulu! I do no not recommend vapor barriers. They cause more mold issues than they ever prevented. ~Eddie

    • @McPhatty25
      @McPhatty25 Před 2 lety

      Does this include xsp foamboard too? I just bought some but haven’t installed it yet.-tks

  • @kentuckybluesman
    @kentuckybluesman Před 2 lety +1

    You stated that if you have a wall wrap to measure out 6", but if you do not to do 4 1/2". What if only the upper half of the basement wall is wrapped? Do you still come out 6" for the entire wall?

  • @bernardmancini
    @bernardmancini Před 2 lety

    How do I go about insulating a wall that has a drain channel around the perimeter of the basement?

  • @sergeydukman5832
    @sergeydukman5832 Před 3 lety

    Why do you have plastic cover on the concrete walls? I think that you will get a mold issue since it prevent air circulation.

  • @ECWnWWF
    @ECWnWWF Před 5 lety +2

    at 16:05 - the Wall Wrap. What is the purpose for it (I assume it's for moisture control?)? what does it do? how do you hang it?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +1

      It's installed by the builder of the home 99% of the time, and it's code in most regions now to install it when the house is built. It gives your unfinished basement the required R-Value the building code requires...in other words...it's supposed to keep the unfinished basement warmer and more comfortable saving you on energy costs.
      Eddie

  • @alexg.7425
    @alexg.7425 Před 4 lety +1

    My walls do not have the wrap on them. I am located in South eastern Pennsylvania, Chester county. Do you know if I am required to have a vapor barrier? My entire basement is below grade. Where can I purchase the wall wrap? In the process of filling out the paperwork to apply for a work permit.

  • @danny302
    @danny302 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Starting my project as we speak. Currently in the middle of demo. What is your opinion on dimplemats with ply over it as the floor and framing on top of that? Also what are your recommendations for fixing dips in the slab to lay the mat and ply on? Now let me get back to watching and ripping my basement out! Keep it up!

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +3

      Hi Danny! I don't use any of those type system. All of our basement walls are built directly on the concrete floor. We use no types of floor barriers under our finished flooring...
      We fix bad dips and uneven areas with floor leveler we mix up...you can but floor leveler at Home Depot or Lowes if you need it!
      Eddie

  • @apmiller77
    @apmiller77 Před 2 lety +1

    Can anyone answer (hundreds of comments to look through otherwise), why 4.5” off the wall if there’s no wall wrap? Is that because the wall may not be perfectly vertical, &/or so you don’t have the heat transfer from direct stud contact against the wall? What if your walls are nearly perfectly vertical (mine seem to tilt in 1-2 degrees), and you have (1” R 7.5) O.C. foam board against the cinder block (in my case)? The 1” foam board is a very good thermal break.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +1

      It's because as you said Allan, the exterior wall may be tipped in or out at the top and you will lose a possible inch in the vertical. So I make it a habit to just give myself a good inch of "forgiveness" just in case I have an exterior masonry wall that's not perfectly plumb on my plate. I hope this makes sense to you... Thanks for watching! ~Eddie

  • @wparrish8937
    @wparrish8937 Před 4 lety +1

    Great videos! May I ask why RED chalk?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      Why not?! Blue or Red makes no difference Walt...it's all the same to us!
      ~Eddie

  • @euci3207
    @euci3207 Před 5 lety +2

    What would u do if the framing square was not aligned with the chalk lines, how would you compensate?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +2

      I would adjust and then re-snap either one of the new walls lines a little, bringing the angle that I'm off currently in or out to create a correct 90 degree angle. I will tell you that I very rarely have to redo my lines...I'm 99% good each and every-time I layout my wall lines...so the chances of you having to readjust your lines would be extremely rare!
      Eddie

  • @edschaefer97
    @edschaefer97 Před 3 lety

    Hello I was tring to figure how to frame basement walls watching videos but got stuck when had to do a parallel wall with a pipe above

  • @safemasteryoh2717
    @safemasteryoh2717 Před 5 lety +3

    Im going to finish my basement house is built in the 40's, is it wise for me to use the Pythagoras Theorem instead of using a framing square? My walls are definitely not square.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +2

      Use a framing square and check and readjust it's much faster than the 3-4-5 method (Pythagoras Theorem)...don't over-complicate this layout process.
      Good luck with your project.
      Eddie

  • @jivans84
    @jivans84 Před 4 lety

    I have a water shutoff valve that sticks out 9 inches on half of my 10ft wall. Should I make the entire wall stick out 9 inches or just the section where the water valve is? I know you typically recommend straight walls but I was wondering if it would be worth it to add the additional 5 inches of wall space for the other half of the room. It's a small room, only 10x10. Thank you for help and posting the videos!

  • @davidfoldy7792
    @davidfoldy7792 Před 2 lety

    Also, what product can be a substitute for loctite foam board adhesive? Hard to find. Many thanks.

  • @batesgr
    @batesgr Před 5 lety +2

    Basement Finishing Man - if you are running your chalk lines off a wall on one wall to hide a plumbing line(say 6"). Do you have to use the same distance off the wall even when the other walls allows for your 4.5" off the other walls because I don't have any plumbing lines to hide with the other walls? Does every wall have to be the same distance away from the concrete to make a 90? thanks in advance...

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 5 lety +1

      Greg Bates no you can use 4.5
      “ for walls that do not have any obstacles in the road.
      Eddie

    • @batesgr
      @batesgr Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you sir!@@BasementFinishingMan

  • @tomschreck7171
    @tomschreck7171 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for these great how to videos. Quick question I have a French drain around the entire exterior of my basement. Would I measure 4.5 inches from the actual wall for my floor plates or 4.5 inches from the edge of the French drain which is about an inch wide? Thank you.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +1

      I still would measure in from the wall Tom. It's the way we would do it. Best. ~Eddie

    • @tomschreck7171
      @tomschreck7171 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BasementFinishingMan
      Thanks Eddie! Appreciate the response and all the videos. Great stuff

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety

      @@tomschreck7171 Anytime my brother...Good luck with all of your projects Tom!

  • @Daveluvsoutside
    @Daveluvsoutside Před 2 lety +1

    Are you carrying a full framing hammer even though you use air nailers? Or are you carrying something lighter like a smaller 20 ounce hammer?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 2 lety +2

      I carry a 16 oz. hammer just to knock things around if I need a club! No I don't carry a 20 oz. or heavier framing hammer when I'm using airless or air framing guns. ~Eddie

  • @peterbergeris6510
    @peterbergeris6510 Před 2 lety

    When bldg a partition wall off another wall, do you sandwich a stud facing flat between two studs on edge?

  • @kevinzephaniah6258
    @kevinzephaniah6258 Před 3 lety +2

    What if your wall wrap does not come all the way to the floor do you still use the 6 inc measurement

  • @chadwolak882
    @chadwolak882 Před 4 lety

    Awesome videos. My wall wrap is about 3.5 inches thick. Would you snap a line farther from the foundation? Say 7 or 8 inches instead of 6?

  • @TellerENT
    @TellerENT Před 4 lety +3

    Hey Eddie, Thank you for the awesome videos! It has given me the confidence to start my basement finish. I have one quick questions though. In one corner of my basement, the concrete floor is angled up quite a bit towards the foundation wall. On one side I have 83" slab to the floor joist, on the other corner, it is only 81". How do I frame with that big of a difference?

    • @pronkstar
      @pronkstar Před 4 lety +1

      Is it possible to cut a small angled bottom plate in front of the bad concrete ? Or if you want to make it right, you can rent demolition hammer and just chisel it flat. Hope that helps, if I'm picturing it right.

  • @ricktrawinski5685
    @ricktrawinski5685 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic. I just need to figure out how to frame exterior walls where inside waterproofing has bee done and cannot use a Ramset to anchor the base plate.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety

      You can still ramset the same...the bottom plate of the wall is 1.5" and the nail only penetrates the concrete 1" so it will not go through the concrete into the drain trench...you're good to go with the ramset and 2.5" fastening nails Rick! ~Eddie

    • @ricktrawinski5685
      @ricktrawinski5685 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BasementFinishingMan WOW. Thanks for getting back to me. Waterproofing company says if I use the Ramset it voids the warranty. What about using construction adhesive to put down the treated base plate and then build a stud wall to fit on top. I know it is a few extra 2X4's but......

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety

      @@ricktrawinski5685 Sure why not...that should work Use PL brand from home depot if that's the only method you're going to use to secure the bottom of all of your walls! ~Eddie

    • @ricktrawinski5685
      @ricktrawinski5685 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BasementFinishingMan Thanks again for the info. I am glad you took the time to provide information. Your videos and now your personal knowledge have greatly helped me in my project.

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 3 lety +1

      @@ricktrawinski5685 You're welcome Rick! Good luck with the project brother! ~Eddie

  • @judyzander3681
    @judyzander3681 Před 4 lety +1

    Our basement has had moisture issues upon moisture issues. $20,000 later... We think they are resolved now but are not wanting to use wood, just in case we get moisture and mold again. What inorganic options do you recommend for instead of wood & drywall?

    • @BasementFinishingMan
      @BasementFinishingMan  Před 4 lety +1

      None! If the moisture issue is truly fixed you can use standard building materials and sleep good at night...You could use all M.R. drywall (moisture resistant) that will withstand higher levels of humidity than regular 1/2" drywall. You could also use metal studs which are a commercial style of framing, but I don't recommend these materials as they are not needed if your basement is "dry".
      Eddie

  • @ronaldchong
    @ronaldchong Před 4 lety

    i binged this series last night. wow, really great/helpful stuff!! we're starting to diy our unfinished in a 60+ year old house. we'll be painting our floor. is it best to frame before or after painting?

    • @crashcourse3155
      @crashcourse3155 Před 4 lety

      Saves Square footage on paint costs if you wall frame first, Also you need to chalk the floor and put pencil all over it, Concrete might be easier to mark than paint. other than that Don't think it really matters what comes first