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Posted by benick on April 1, 2009, 9:49 pm
wrote:
> On Apr 1, 1:53 pm, "Cwatters"
> > > Robert.Thompson wrote:
> > >> Hello:
> > >> I have a cement block basement that is insulated with 2" foam glued
> > >> in
> > >> place.
> > >> To meet the building code, I must cover the foam with drywall.
> > >> What methods, other than furring and expensive 'Tapcon' screws, may
> > >> be
> > >> used to attach the drywall?
> > >> Thanks for any suggestions.
> > >> Rob.
> > > Liquid nails. just like the foam.
> > > s
> > Vapour barrier first or is the insulation or dry wall foil covered?
> The foam is taped and is the type that may be used below grade (there
> is 2" of it under the cement floor as well) and is its own vapour
> barrier.- Hide quoted text -
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Shoot down or tapcon some 2-1/2" metal track (at least 1/2" off the
foam) and stud it out with metal and then drywall.
Nail a 2X4 plate to the floor joists (ceiling) and plumb down to the
floor..Snap a chaulk line...
Shoot a pressure treated 2X4 plate to the floor on the line with a Ramset...
Frame 2X4 wall 16 inches on center with 2x4's
Add wiring and outlets if desired..
Hang and tape drywall...
Paint and enjoy....
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Posted by on April 1, 2009, 3:47 pm
On Apr 1, 11:32=A0am, "Robert.Thompson"
> Hello:
> I have a cement block basement that is insulated with 2" foam glued in
> place.
> To meet the building code, I must cover the foam with drywall.
> What methods, other than furring and expensive 'Tapcon' screws, may be
> used to attach the drywall?
> Thanks for any suggestions.
> Rob.
I think I'd try to cut clots inthe foam and add furring strips. Any
solution involving glue is probably just asking for trouble down the
road.
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Posted by Steve Barker on April 1, 2009, 10:05 pm
jamesgangnc@gmail.com wrote:
> On Apr 1, 11:32 am, "Robert.Thompson"
>> Hello:
>> I have a cement block basement that is insulated with 2" foam glued in
>> place.
>> To meet the building code, I must cover the foam with drywall.
>> What methods, other than furring and expensive 'Tapcon' screws, may be
>> used to attach the drywall?
>> Thanks for any suggestions.
>> Rob.
>
> I think I'd try to cut clots inthe foam and add furring strips. Any
> solution involving glue is probably just asking for trouble down the
> road.
putting walls up in a basement is asking for trouble down the road. No
pain, no gain. always something.
s
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Posted by on April 2, 2009, 10:01 am
> jamesgan...@gmail.com wrote:
> > On Apr 1, 11:32 am, "Robert.Thompson"
> >> Hello:
> >> I have a cement block basement that is insulated with 2" foam glued in
> >> place.
> >> To meet the building code, I must cover the foam with drywall.
> >> What methods, other than furring and expensive 'Tapcon' screws, may be
> >> used to attach the drywall?
> >> Thanks for any suggestions.
> >> Rob.
> > I think I'd try to cut clots inthe foam and add furring strips. =A0Any
> > solution involving glue is probably just asking for trouble down the
> > road.
> putting walls up in a basement is asking for trouble down the road. =A0No
> pain, no gain. =A0always something.
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He has to cover the foam to meet code in the event of fire.
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Posted by Craig M on April 2, 2009, 4:38 pm
Could he take the foam down, build a stud wall, do the electrical, and
insulate between the studs like a regular stud wall, either foam or
fiberglass, then cover with sheet rock, tape, float, prime and paint???
> jamesgan...@gmail.com wrote:
> > On Apr 1, 11:32 am, "Robert.Thompson"
> >> Hello:
> >> I have a cement block basement that is insulated with 2" foam glued in
> >> place.
> >> To meet the building code, I must cover the foam with drywall.
> >> What methods, other than furring and expensive 'Tapcon' screws, may be
> >> used to attach the drywall?
> >> Thanks for any suggestions.
> >> Rob.
> > I think I'd try to cut clots inthe foam and add furring strips. Any
> > solution involving glue is probably just asking for trouble down the
> > road.
> putting walls up in a basement is asking for trouble down the road. No
> pain, no gain. always something.
> s- Hide quoted text -
> - Show quoted text -
He has to cover the foam to meet code in the event of fire.
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