jack stud on floor
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jack stud on floor
Hi All.
Is there any reason that a jack stud can't sit on a concrete floor (as apposed to a bottom plate).
Like this:
This would be for an interior 45" wide walkway (non loadbearing).
Reason I ask is that I am widening an existing doorway and have cut the bottom plate but have decided that an additional king stud would be a good idea. So, if I add a King stud, there will be no plate for the jack stud.
I guess I could attach a 1 1/2" plate piece to the floor with liquid nails or something.
Any ideas??
Thanks
Tim
Is there any reason that a jack stud can't sit on a concrete floor (as apposed to a bottom plate).
Like this:
This would be for an interior 45" wide walkway (non loadbearing).
Reason I ask is that I am widening an existing doorway and have cut the bottom plate but have decided that an additional king stud would be a good idea. So, if I add a King stud, there will be no plate for the jack stud.
I guess I could attach a 1 1/2" plate piece to the floor with liquid nails or something.
Any ideas??
Thanks
Tim
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If it's not load bearing I don't see an issue. Just make sure it's treated since it will be in contact with concrete.
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I agree with Pilot Dane... treated wood, attached with ACQ compliant fasteners.
You should also have cripples directly over the jack studs above the header.
You should also have cripples directly over the jack studs above the header.