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09-14-11, 07:42 AM

stag1215

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Bulkhead

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I am planning on finishing my basement. I have some ductwork that requires me to buld some bulkheads. The question I have is there is a run of duct that is nearly touching the block wall. How do i frame the portion in that is up against the block. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

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09-14-11, 09:20 AM

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You are gonna have to place a 2x2 or 2x4 on the block wall and attach your drywall to it. This can be done with both construction adhesive and Tapcon screws. Then bring the open side down to that level and build the bulkhead. You might get by with a 1x2 if you think the screws will go in ok and still hold the drywall.

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09-14-11, 10:27 AM

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2x2 would be what I'd use - lucked out in my house and this was a framed wall but I screwed a 2x2 into the studs when I did this just like it was suggested for your block wall.

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