Situation is I took a partition wall section out to make a pass thru with a bar top. The bottom half portion of the pass thru now freely stands no longer being connected to the ceiling above. Since the countertop/bartop is cantilevered over the pass thru (4″ on one end 16″ on the other) I decided to build a wing wall to mount up perpendicular to the end of the free standing bottom half of the wall. I intended for this wing wall to hold the countertop level and make for strong support of the cantilevered portion, and to stiffen/strengthen the free standing bottom half wall.
I lag bolted the wing wall (measures 12.25″ x 41.50″ tall) to the floor and ATTEMPTED to lag bolt the wing wall abutting the free standing end of the wall. I got little strengthening/stiffening. suggestions for making a stronger and better system to increase strength and stiffen the corner?
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How far along is the construction? Just studs? Adding a layer of sheetrock will help make it stiffer. Even better, add a layer of 1/2" ply on the back side, screwed and glued to the studs and the top & bottom plates.
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
Duh, brilliant, why didn't I think of that??? Geesh, been a long long day, believe me, brain fried. I'm ashamed I even asked, my common sense has been sleeping. Thanks, that IS the right way to make it stronger.If at first you don't succeed, try using a hammer next time...everything needs some extra persuasion from time to time. -ME
We just did the same thing with a 41" high 2x4 partition wall that does not terminate into another wall. First we screwed the plate down over joist positions. It was pretty good, but the top would move some.
Sheetrocking took 99% of the 'wobblies' out of it. The DW or plywood helps the wall resist twisting motions, which is what the wall must do in order to 'wobble'. http://costofwar.com/
go down into the floor.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa