Basement Framing (half walls)

I have a partially to fully exposed basement I am finishing and would like to know the best way to frame out the area where there is 42" of 10" thick concrete topped by 2x6 studs? Do I frame just to the top of the concrete and tack a piece of oak between the new frame and the old 2X6 framing to make a shelf? Or do I need to frame higher and put something else between the new and old framing before attaching the shelf?

Thanks

 

DIY_Dave,

This is based upon what you want but either way is ok, your the "Boss"!

I'd place a w/t stock on top of the 10" block and then drywall that and then place the Oak if that is your idea?

Good Luck!

 

Your shelf idea is your best route. this is the most common type of finishing those types of basements. Good Luck

 

build yourself a kneewall the height of the first plate(probably P.T. . i would use some plywood to connect kneewall to plate, adjust for perfect plumb/level then do your finsh product over that. it provides good nailing and a firm base.

 

I'm doing a similar project right now. Basment lower
wall about 6 1/2 cinder block high, the remaining 3' or
so studs... I placed paneling over the top (stud part) when
I first moved in, and heard in another forum that
paneling w/o dry wall is a no no. Wasn't sure why it was ok for all
those years for the studs and insulation with no wall cover at
all is ok- then paneling over later an issue?? (I just finished
suspended ceiling as well, so I would not change it unless I
had to before moving)...

Regarding finishing the lower walls:
Is there a place I could get more details on the
framing, proper insulation, and constructing the
shelf? I don't know a lot of lingo, for example
"kneewall" Is that simply the lower wall I'm talking
about? I also have a french drain so the
lower framing would have to be proped up a couple
inches say flat 2x4 blocks, fastened
to the wall, then the props removed, correct?

What also is the best way to fasten to cinder block?