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09-21-00, 03:42 PM

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I am going to improve my basement by adding a bedroom. The area has concrete walls with a wood subfloor. My question is what is the proper way to attach the studs to the existing walls? Should they be physically attached to the concrete wall or just to the upper and lower nailers. Also should I use 2x4s or furring strips.
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09-22-00, 03:09 AM

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2x4 construction fastened to the nailers.
Put a piece of visquine between your 2x4 wall and the concrete wall.

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