I have recently begun framing by sheathing before raising the walls. I would like to know if there are any tried and true methods of framing this way. It seems to be taking longer than it should, and I am have trouble keeping the wall sections square. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !!
Edited 9/14/2002 8:58:36 PM ET by Bill
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toenail the bottom plate upright, on it's edge, in a straight line,every two feet or so, we do this right ahead of it's layout line on the floor, so it falls right into place when it's raised.Put corners in. Nail on top plate. Cross measure. When the dimensions equal. It's square. Nail each corner to hold it. Fill in wall. Sheet wall. done.
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snap a line for the wall, i usually snap all wall lines before i start framing walls , its easier nothing in the way.
nail your bottom plate just inside the chalk line standing up ,put your nails toenail from the inside, aim for the red line the nails will act as your hinge. If you are doing bigger walls use a piece of lumber strapping nailed to the floor and under your plate bend at 90degrees so that strapping is straight up from the red line nail into your bottom plate. on a 40' wall on the second floor i would use maybe 4 straps.
after the wall is nailed togther check your chalk line on the floor straighten as necessary by hitting wall on the top down or as necessary.
check cross corner for square then you are ready to apply plywood. where i live they want you to put the outside pieces on vertically, the first 4'on each corner for shear strength then the rest can be put on horizintally.
longest I remember was 60'.... 2x6's, we were even short 1 person that day, just about everyone let out a fart picking up that one.no turn left unstoned
It seems to be taking longer than it should
The framing and standing of the wall will take longer, but once its up its sheathed and you`ll be amazed at the time shaved.
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