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   AXE | Nov 09, 2004 08:11pm | #1

   >>> Hello, Im new to this post

   I think the first poster is always new to the post.  Seriously welcome aboard.

   As far as your stud wall, the adhesive should work ok (PL 400).  Make sure the steel is relatively clean.  When I did this in my house, I drilled a small hole for a 16 penny nail about every 3' and drove a nail to secure the top plate.  I think I'd prefer the nail over the adhesive.

   MERC.

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   capp | Nov 09, 2004 11:40pm | #3

   Thanks for it info, I just might try it.

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   JohnT8 | Nov 10, 2004 12:41am | #5

   OK, since the orig message was answered I'm gonna hijack this thread and ask you how the renovation is going, DJMerc?

   jt8

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   AXE | Nov 10, 2004 04:42pm | #7

   John-

   thanks for the query.  The project is progressing, albeit slowly because there is just one part time worker on the job (me).  I am currently pressing towards getting insulated since the new space is pretty much inside the heating envelope (I watch the "My old kentucky home" thread, looks a lot like me).  I have a 125k BTU furnace rolling so I can keep the house comfortable, it just runs a lot.  Unfortunately the only contact I have for a local spray foamer is either extremely busy or otherwise not really interested in my job (even though it's at least $10k).  I don't have much time to figure something else out because my wife is due with shortie #3 in early January.  Once insulated, I hope life returns to normal since the house will be able to handle rain and cold.  And that is pretty much all one needs, the rest is just making it look nice.

   MERC.

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   JohnT8 | Nov 10, 2004 06:06pm | #9

   I have trouble finding foamers around here too.  Kind of annoying that they push all the marketing to get you interested in the product, and then there's no one within 2 hours that does it...  OR your one contractor is either too busy, or some fly-by-night bozo.

   Buttoned up from the weather and insulated really gives you some breathing room to get the work done.  Although I think if I were you I'd try to get as much done prior to "shortie #3" arriving as I could.   ha ha, and you watch all your 'free time' evaporate!  jt8

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   AXE | Nov 10, 2004 07:08pm | #10

   Free time evaporated a long time ago.

   Fortunately, my building science engineer, who is getting me past the roof venting code with a letter also knows a foamer.  Talked to him this morning and I feel much better about actually getting this done.  He said he'll be out tomorrow or Friday to look at the job.  He sprays icynene type stuff.

   I'll certainly post some pictures.

   MERC

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   VaTom | Nov 09, 2004 09:40pm | #2

   If you can buy, beg, or borrow, a powder actuated fastener (Hilti, Remington, whatever) works great to shoot a nail through the steel.  Just make sure the nail you're using is rated for steel.  Big box stores here don't carry any for steel, only concrete.  Which is the other application you're likely to encounter, fastening that bottom plate down.  Goes to concrete, right?  These things are great.

   PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!

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   capp | Nov 09, 2004 11:45pm | #4

   Thanks for your reply,its greatly appr. however the section of wall I was refering to is only nine ft long .I may just try the adhesive and drill a few holes to nail it to.

   thanks again

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   Woodbutcher | Nov 10, 2004 02:19am | #6

   You ought to just use TEK screws.  They are a self drilling screw that is designed for exactly this application - attatching a wood plate to steel.    TEK is actually a brand name and there are other brands that have a screw that does this.  Just go to a contractors supply place or a "real" hardware store(NOT ACE) .

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   HammerHarry | Nov 10, 2004 04:51pm | #8

   Everybody around here uses powder actuated fasteners to attach a 2x to the steel.  It makes it simple and then from there everthing is normal.