So I have a perimeter drainage system in the basement installed because there is a high water table where I am.
I was looking to start framing for a few rooms in my spare time (no deadline). I cannot put nails around the perimeter as I would drill into the perforated pipes.
Would you use liquid nails on the floor and the wall and nail the beams into the bottom of the upper joists?
I am trying to do some DIY stuff because costs are getting out of control.
Thanks in advance!
Tom
Don't forget to fireblock everything correctly. Permits are your friend.
I have an interior french drain and just had my basement finished. the whole thing for around 1,000 square feet of finished space cost around 15k including insulating, framing, sheet rock, plaster, painting, a couple closets, some built-ins, heat, and berber carpet. Drop ceiling, lights and electric was already done since this was re-finished after a water issue (which led us to add the french drain) as was the pipes to the heat from the furnace since as mentioned it was re-finishing.
looks great. I cannot imagine it would be less for you to do this yourself unless you're retired or have a lot of free time or your quotes are much higher. If you're doing it on the side over a long period then go for it, and Oghwa described the process for framing a basement.
Use steel studs.
Glue to floor with liquid nails.
Don't put down carpet.
Get a high power dehumidifier.
Drylok doesn't do much, not really worth the effort/expense.
Tommynyg83 at gmail dot com
Thanks