I bought your video set about 8 years ago before finishing my basement. Glad I did! I'm sitting in my finished basement now, years later, and no issues. I had already had some experience with DIY projects before buying your videos but they gave me more confidence confirming what I was doing right and also gave me some good design ideas (under stairwell closet was big for me). Thank you!
I've been searching probably 5 years for someone to explain to my level of understanding. Thank you. For taking the time and effort to put your knowledge out there
I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. All the knowledge, tips and tricks to frame out my basement space is in this series. I gained the understanding and confidence to frame out my basement space. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. The directions and teaching in this series made the process approachable and relatively easy! I was a stay at home parent to my twin kids, back in 2018-2020. I completed this project in bits and pieces. I would start one wall section, during a 2-hour nap. Laying out the 2x4 studs and marking their positions, before cutting and nailing with their "help". The whole process was very gratifying and I felt a lot of pride in doing the work. After a friend helped with roughing the electrical, and me insulating the walls, I installed the light boxes and outlets. Another friend did the drywall over a weekend away. I finished the space with a vinyl flooring, trim boards and paint!
I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. You gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you so much taking the time to make these videos.
People have no idea how many people are out here telling home owners they will do their bathroom kitchen and basement do it all for 20 grand and not even hardly have a clue what they are doing and then they actually hire help! So it’s a relief when you see someone else who knows what their doing
This is absolutely the best video series about basement finishing. Do you have a video telling us how to calculate how many wood studs and plates we need? Thank you so much Eddie.
Hi Eddie! I used your videos to build my son's bedroom in our basement. First time I had ever done anything like this. I did everything all by myself except for the drywall. Thank you so much for these videos! You're an amazing educator.
I just came across this. Amazing; this is the best DIY how to basement framing video I've encountered on the internet. I was a little apprehensive to start my basement project because the other videos didn't address my questions on corners, gaps, leveling and spacing and all together in a simple follow video process. Yours did! Thank you for taking the time to put this together!
Thanks! Bought our first home and I plan on finishing 1/2 of the basement this winter so we have a board game area. Will be watching all the videos in this series! If you're in CO this winter... feel free to stop by and help. haha :D
I just bought a house and am working on finishing the basement. I've been doing DIY home improvement for years, but was hesitant as I didn't know the first steps to take besides buying a ton of wood. Now I have complete confidence in what I'm doing and will be able to save thousands. Your videos are amazing. Thank you so much!
I just got done framing my walls to hide the ugly cement foundation pony walls, many thanks your videos made my job so much easier from framing to building soffits to hide the ugly HVAC duck work, Drywall is almost complete you helped me add value to my house as you Thank You !!
@BasementFinishingMan by the way. I finished the basement two years ago. It took me about 6 months to complete 1000sqf. I worked on it every day (5 to 11pm) and weekends from 7 AM to 11PM. A builder wanted to charge me $50k. I spent a little less than $20k, and that was because I bought the best tools out there. Thank You
Just started planning on how I want my basement done. Wish you were a contractor local guy to me, you will be my guy for the project. I’m in Rhode Island.
Just viewed all of your videos and they are the absolute best educational on "the how to build" I've ever seen! Very thorough.. relatable..and so easy to follow that most anyone with some level of skill, talent, vision could be inspired to achieve their dream with confidence! ...So glad I found your site! 🙋🏾💥
Amazing video Eddie! Amazing man. I live in Canada for 5 years and I do framing, drywall andvtapung, but always metal framing. I loved your explanation. Let me be fast here because I am hurry to watch the 2/6, 3/6, etc, etc,.. My hug Eddie! Att. Trindade
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom sir!!! You just got yourself another subscriber. You're awesome, keep up the heart work! Happy holidays to you and your crew!
Not sure how I missed these videos after all of the TH-cam DIY videos I watch....next spring and getting as much info as I can before I start. I am in Illinois so a lot of the easier product to work with we can't use. I plan to do everything except the rough in plumbing.
I wanted to thank you for clear and thorough traming videos. I've got question, what do you do when you have a power switch/electric wire right on the basement sliding glass door frame.
Best instructional video I’ve ever seen! Question...What is your recommendations for basement insulation? I see you are not a fan of foam board? Can you explain why? I installed 1” foam boards to the walls before watching your video’s. Should I use the goal as the exterior wall now and come off 4.5”?
These videos are awesome! Exactly what I needed to get started finishing my basement. One question I do have is what if I have a my basement waterproofed and the proposed bottom framing plate will sit just above the waterproofing channels that sit just below the concrete. What would you suggest I use to secure the bottom plate without damaging the channels? Thank you!
Hello Brandon! You can always use airless framing guns (Best!) or simply use 16 penny nails and hand-nail all of your framing together...I esed to do it this way 25 years ago...but it's a lot of work to do it this way. Eddie
Eddie - your 6 part series of framing a basement is the best on TH-cam. Thank you so much. Question ... how far is “wildly off” when making sure my intersecting chalk lines are a 90 degree right angle? In the vid, you were fine with your corner being off a 1/16” but I’m attempting to finish a basement of a 1951 Frank Lloyd Wright protégé designed house where absolutely nothing is straight and nothing is level. My marks are off a solid 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Is that ok? Or should I “drive myself nuts” trying to get that tighter? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, man!
I have 2" XPS installed along my poured foundation. I see you measure far enough away from the wall so the framing isn't touching the wall wrap. Long story short, I need to maximize my space and every inch counts. Can I frame right against my XPS, or do I need to leave some space (and why)?
It's installed by the builder of the home 99% of the time, and it's code in most regions now to install it when the house is built. It gives your unfinished basement the required R-Value the building code requires...in other words...it's supposed to keep the unfinished basement warmer and more comfortable saving you on energy costs. Eddie
I unserstand how to build a studwall for a basemnt with 16 inch centers. The problem i have is how when you join two walls at a 90 ( corner ) you have then changed and shortened the first wall by 31/2 inches and now you do not have 16" centers on that first wall? Im sure there is a simple solution but it is just not computing with me. thank you for your great videos
Really great video that details all tools and exact screw sizes. I have question on how to frame when firestock/fireblock is required. What all materials are acceptable as fireblock? How would it impact all measurements?
I wall wrap needed? My basement doesn’t have it. House was built in 1999 and has a rough in for a bathroom. So it was designed to be finished. Do I need any kind of plastic/wrap in between the studs and concrete?
Neither wall warp and especially plastic vapor barriers are NOT needed! Wall wrap it just for unfinished basements by code...once you remodel all that's needed is the new insulation between the newly framed exterior wall studs...and that's it. Hope this helps. ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan Awesome! Thanks for your reply. That's a big help. I was planning on studding my exterior walls and using a bat insulation, but wanted to make sure nothing was needed in between the concrete and studs. Have a good one!
Love this series! We live in an old farm house. The basement has a shallow trough running along the exterior walls. It dumps into the garage, not a sump. Can I frame out beyond this trough without causing any issues? Very little water webs up in this trough as the basement doesn't leak, currently. Or, can I just glue FRP board to the walls leaving the trough exposed? Thank you for this series and your time. Bob
The best basement framing series thx man.. Question inside my basement I have the plastic dimple roll stuff on the inside of basement can I just work 3 1/2 " off of that also I put dricore down first already gonna build frame on top of that cement is week from inside sump pump.
I would come 4.5" off of the dimple barrier just to sure I won't be pushing against it at all when I stand my walls up to fasten them. Thanks for the views brother and good luck with your basement! Eddie
It felt that I already finished my basement just by watching this:) great video! you must be protected at all cost! By the way, should I use 2x4 or 1.5 x 3.5 for the lumber? The existing frame that I have now is using the 1.5 x 3.5...
Hi Eddie. Awesome videos!! So much so I want to try and tackle my basement myself. You mention 6” and 4 1/2” for your exterior walls. That being said, I have Superior walls. Do you recommend 4 1/2” with these as well?
My walls do not have the wrap on them. I am located in South eastern Pennsylvania, Chester county. Do you know if I am required to have a vapor barrier? My entire basement is below grade. Where can I purchase the wall wrap? In the process of filling out the paperwork to apply for a work permit.
You stated that if you have a wall wrap to measure out 6", but if you do not to do 4 1/2". What if only the upper half of the basement wall is wrapped? Do you still come out 6" for the entire wall?
About to purchase a home and will be finishing the basement. Been doing a ton of research. I'm assuming the wall wrap is used as a vapor barrier? Do you have a video on your channel discussing the install and use of a vapor barrier for the exterior basement walls? I'm only a few minutes in to this one, so hopefully I didn't just ask this question too early. Thanks for all the help!
Hands down the best video tutorial series for finishing basements! QUESTION - I'm in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. I have a brand new build home. Do you recommend I put insulation or that white stuff up against the wall as a vapor barrier or is it not necessary?
At 27:00 you said you needed to come out 5-ft. Is that from the concrete foundation or from the line that is 6-inches out from the concrete foundation due to the insulation? Thank you for your great video! I will be framing my basement in the next few weeks.
I feel like a pro after watching your video! Do you have another video how to install fire blocking to pass inspection and what the easiest way to do this?
Basement Finishing Man - if you are running your chalk lines off a wall on one wall to hide a plumbing line(say 6"). Do you have to use the same distance off the wall even when the other walls allows for your 4.5" off the other walls because I don't have any plumbing lines to hide with the other walls? Does every wall have to be the same distance away from the concrete to make a 90? thanks in advance...
If you measure 4.5 inches off the wall in order to snap a chaulk line, there's a chance that the wall has some waves in it. So, 4.5 inches on one end, may not be a true 4.5 inches at the other end. You'll have a straight line, but not necessarily square to the wall. Does that make sense?
@@BasementFinishingMan After watching further, it occurred to me that if you're squaring the corners of where the walls meet with the framing square, that would alleviate any issue regarding the walls being square off the wall? Also, have you ever used the 3 4 5 method to square?
Fantastic. I just need to figure out how to frame exterior walls where inside waterproofing has bee done and cannot use a Ramset to anchor the base plate.
You can still ramset the same...the bottom plate of the wall is 1.5" and the nail only penetrates the concrete 1" so it will not go through the concrete into the drain trench...you're good to go with the ramset and 2.5" fastening nails Rick! ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan WOW. Thanks for getting back to me. Waterproofing company says if I use the Ramset it voids the warranty. What about using construction adhesive to put down the treated base plate and then build a stud wall to fit on top. I know it is a few extra 2X4's but......
@@ricktrawinski5685 Sure why not...that should work Use PL brand from home depot if that's the only method you're going to use to secure the bottom of all of your walls! ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan Thanks again for the info. I am glad you took the time to provide information. Your videos and now your personal knowledge have greatly helped me in my project.
I have a water shutoff valve that sticks out 9 inches on half of my 10ft wall. Should I make the entire wall stick out 9 inches or just the section where the water valve is? I know you typically recommend straight walls but I was wondering if it would be worth it to add the additional 5 inches of wall space for the other half of the room. It's a small room, only 10x10. Thank you for help and posting the videos!
The one question I have while I am planning all this framing out for the next week - if there isn't anything under the joists hanging down, can I just attach drywall to those direct instead of spending extra time/money framing a ceiling? They did a great job making our basement finish-ready for the most part
Our basement has had moisture issues upon moisture issues. $20,000 later... We think they are resolved now but are not wanting to use wood, just in case we get moisture and mold again. What inorganic options do you recommend for instead of wood & drywall?
None! If the moisture issue is truly fixed you can use standard building materials and sleep good at night...You could use all M.R. drywall (moisture resistant) that will withstand higher levels of humidity than regular 1/2" drywall. You could also use metal studs which are a commercial style of framing, but I don't recommend these materials as they are not needed if your basement is "dry". Eddie
I would adjust and then re-snap either one of the new walls lines a little, bringing the angle that I'm off currently in or out to create a correct 90 degree angle. I will tell you that I very rarely have to redo my lines...I'm 99% good each and every-time I layout my wall lines...so the chances of you having to readjust your lines would be extremely rare! Eddie
Im going to finish my basement house is built in the 40's, is it wise for me to use the Pythagoras Theorem instead of using a framing square? My walls are definitely not square.
Use a framing square and check and readjust it's much faster than the 3-4-5 method (Pythagoras Theorem)...don't over-complicate this layout process. Good luck with your project. Eddie
Thank you Mr Case for your how to videos. They are very beneficial to learn how to finish my basement. I have a framing question I was hoping you could give me some suggestions with. I currently have a wall on one side of my basement steel beam. The other side of the steal beam has HVAC ducts so I need to build a soffit which will be the bathroom ceiling. I want to install a door into the existing wall to enter the bathroom but don't know how to frame/trim it. Concrete to beam is 80.5 inches so i don't want to loose any height. Thank you
Hello, Thank you for doing the video's. They are great help. I have a quick question about framing nail guns. How do you decide if you want to use 21degree or 30degree nail guns. I called my township and they don't have any code regarding this. Any advise will be great help.
Yes...I show a lot of this in all of my before, during and after videos John. I have maybe a dozen of these type videos scattered all over the channel. Thanks for watching brother! Eddie
Thanks for these great how to videos. Quick question I have a French drain around the entire exterior of my basement. Would I measure 4.5 inches from the actual wall for my floor plates or 4.5 inches from the edge of the French drain which is about an inch wide? Thank you.
My basement has wall wrap but only halfway down from the top. Should I remove it and re insulate or can I frame 6 inches out and just add insulation to the bottom portion of the concrete wall?
Your videos are so easy to follow. I'm looking to begin finishing the basement in the next month. My house is 3 years old, do you recommend adding a moisture or vapor barrier before doing drywall? I live in Ohio. I've read different recommendations and can not decide which recommendations are correct. Thank you in advance.
Why do you come out from the wrap? For lack of knowledge, I though the wrap would come down, the wall would go up against the wall and then insulation between the studs.
I’m building a room in our basement. I have had to build a huge soffit for the entire ceiling. Do the walls go flush at the bottom of the soffit or do they go up the outside of the soffit
Hi, I just installed the 2 in foam board to the walls for insulation (glued to the concrete walls). No way to get under. What distance should I measure from the foam board? Should I treat it like the concrete wall and come out 4.5 inches?
Fir has less expansion and contraction as a rule over say premium "Spruce" studs...We use both and it's not that big a deal, we just go with whichever has the best price at the time of our order.
Will the 2.5 inch ramset nails puncture radiant floor lines/tubes in my basement concrete? I guess I don't know how deep the floor heat is in the concrete.
No Matt...they only penetrate the concrete 1" and your concrete floor is at least 3"-4" thick and the radiant lines should be below the concrete surface so your good. Remember 1.5" of the nail is going through the bottom plate thickness first...so that'e eat's-up 1.5" of the nail depth right-out-of-the-gun!
i have wall wrap but it doesn't come all the way down, it stops about 4-6 inches above the cement floor, do I still need to come out 6 inches or is 4.5 ok?
Thank you so much for putting together the best basement framing series on TH-cam! Question inside my basement we have an interior french drain, they installed a dimpled matrix about 18" up the concrete block wall from the bottom where they dug the trench and concreted over it. Should I just measure off 3-1/2" from the dimple matrix? Also, not sure if I should apply rigid foam board up against the concrete block and down over top of the dimple matrix or just frame the wall and insulate between 2x4's. Thanks you!
Can anyone answer (hundreds of comments to look through otherwise), why 4.5” off the wall if there’s no wall wrap? Is that because the wall may not be perfectly vertical, &/or so you don’t have the heat transfer from direct stud contact against the wall? What if your walls are nearly perfectly vertical (mine seem to tilt in 1-2 degrees), and you have (1” R 7.5) O.C. foam board against the cinder block (in my case)? The 1” foam board is a very good thermal break.
It's because as you said Allan, the exterior wall may be tipped in or out at the top and you will lose a possible inch in the vertical. So I make it a habit to just give myself a good inch of "forgiveness" just in case I have an exterior masonry wall that's not perfectly plumb on my plate. I hope this makes sense to you... Thanks for watching! ~Eddie
I bought your video set about 8 years ago before finishing my basement. Glad I did! I'm sitting in my finished basement now, years later, and no issues. I had already had some experience with DIY projects before buying your videos but they gave me more confidence confirming what I was doing right and also gave me some good design ideas (under stairwell closet was big for me). Thank you!
Thank you Mark!
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I've been searching probably 5 years for someone to explain to my level of understanding.
Thank you. For taking the time and effort to put your knowledge out there
I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. All the knowledge, tips and tricks to frame out my basement space is in this series. I gained the understanding and confidence to frame out my basement space. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. The directions and teaching in this series made the process approachable and relatively easy!
I was a stay at home parent to my twin kids, back in 2018-2020. I completed this project in bits and pieces. I would start one wall section, during a 2-hour nap. Laying out the 2x4 studs and marking their positions, before cutting and nailing with their "help". The whole process was very gratifying and I felt a lot of pride in doing the work. After a friend helped with roughing the electrical, and me insulating the walls, I installed the light boxes and outlets. Another friend did the drywall over a weekend away. I finished the space with a vinyl flooring, trim boards and paint!
I watched this video series before and during my basement build out. I had no previous experience framing out any space before. You gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you so much taking the time to make these videos.
People have no idea how many people are out here telling home owners they will do their bathroom kitchen and basement do it all for 20 grand and not even hardly have a clue what they are doing and then they actually hire help! So it’s a relief when you see someone else who knows what their doing
This is absolutely the best video series about basement finishing. Do you have a video telling us how to calculate how many wood studs and plates we need? Thank you so much Eddie.
Hi Eddie! I used your videos to build my son's bedroom in our basement. First time I had ever done anything like this. I did everything all by myself except for the drywall. Thank you so much for these videos! You're an amazing educator.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words…. ~Eddie
I just came across this. Amazing; this is the best DIY how to basement framing video I've encountered on the internet. I was a little apprehensive to start my basement project because the other videos didn't address my questions on corners, gaps, leveling and spacing and all together in a simple follow video process. Yours did! Thank you for taking the time to put this together!
Thanks! Bought our first home and I plan on finishing 1/2 of the basement this winter so we have a board game area. Will be watching all the videos in this series! If you're in CO this winter... feel free to stop by and help. haha :D
I just bought a house and am working on finishing the basement. I've been doing DIY home improvement for years, but was hesitant as I didn't know the first steps to take besides buying a ton of wood. Now I have complete confidence in what I'm doing and will be able to save thousands. Your videos are amazing. Thank you so much!
Hi Zach! Thanks for watching. Good luck with the new project, I'm always around if you have questions about the basement.
Eddie
I just got done framing my walls to hide the ugly cement foundation pony walls, many thanks your videos made my job so much easier from framing to building soffits to hide the ugly HVAC duck work, Drywall is almost complete you helped me add value to my house as you Thank You !!
You know your stuff, and you're a gifted teacher. Thanks so much. I'm framing for the first time, and your video has given me the confidence to do it.
Thanks...You can do this! Good luck with your framing project my brother. Let me know how you make-out.
Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan Will do!
I can't wait to take this on. I have 2 unfinished rooms in my new basement, and these videos are awesome. Thank you so much!
I do the walls the same way this was the best explanation I've ever seen if I didn't know how to do it I strongly suggest watching this video
Thanks for the pump Pete! ~Eddie
Thank you. I'm using these series to finish my basement as an absolute beginner. This morning i built first wall falling your instructions.
Thank you
Congratulations on getting your project started! Framing is a lot fun when once you understand the basics! Good luck with the project Dar! ~Eddie
@BasementFinishingMan by the way. I finished the basement two years ago. It took me about 6 months to complete 1000sqf. I worked on it every day (5 to 11pm) and weekends from 7 AM to 11PM. A builder wanted to charge me $50k. I spent a little less than $20k, and that was because I bought the best tools out there.
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Just simply awesome, so cool you have a guy like you doing and teaching guys like me how to do it well from beginning to end. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Victor...good luck with your projects! ~Eddie
Just started planning on how I want my basement done. Wish you were a contractor local guy to me, you will be my guy for the project. I’m in Rhode Island.
Just viewed all of your videos and they are the absolute best educational on "the how to build" I've ever seen! Very thorough.. relatable..and so easy to follow that most anyone with some level of skill, talent, vision could be inspired to achieve their dream with confidence! ...So glad I found your site! 🙋🏾💥
WOW! Thanks Eric...I really appreciate comments! ~Eddie
This is outstanding! Thank you for taking all the time to do this.
The tool guide is priceless, thank you!
Amazing work on these videos!!! Thank you for your time and effort to teach others
Fantastic start to this series
Amazing video Eddie! Amazing man. I live in Canada for 5 years and I do framing, drywall andvtapung, but always metal framing. I loved your explanation. Let me be fast here because I am hurry to watch the 2/6, 3/6, etc, etc,..
My hug Eddie!
Att. Trindade
Very cool!
Great video man it’s nice to see somebody knows what their doing out here I’m serious!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom sir!!! You just got yourself another subscriber. You're awesome, keep up the heart work! Happy holidays to you and your crew!
Thanks so much for taking the time on a real job to teach us theses techniques.
Your welcome Avalon! Thanks for watching.
Eddie
Not sure how I missed these videos after all of the TH-cam DIY videos I watch....next spring and getting as much info as I can before I start. I am in Illinois so a lot of the easier product to work with we can't use. I plan to do everything except the rough in plumbing.
Good carpenter. Practices good skills.
I wanted to thank you for clear and thorough traming videos. I've got question, what do you do when you have a power switch/electric wire right on the basement sliding glass door frame.
Move the switch box into a new location on the new wall you just built. -Eddie
Best instructional video I’ve ever seen! Question...What is your recommendations for basement insulation? I see you are not a fan of foam board? Can you explain why? I installed 1” foam boards to the walls before watching your video’s. Should I use the goal as the exterior wall now and come off 4.5”?
Imma bout to binge all of these. Great detail. I’m planning my first foray into framing early next year. And this will be really helpful.
Let’s do this !
That spider 🕷 almost took me out 😂
These videos are awesome! Exactly what I needed to get started finishing my basement. One question I do have is what if I have a my basement waterproofed and the proposed bottom framing plate will sit just above the waterproofing channels that sit just below the concrete. What would you suggest I use to secure the bottom plate without damaging the channels? Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! ~Eddie
Great videos. Are these good for canada basements?
Thank you for putting so much efforts in these videos, you made it very easy to understand.
at 25:19 did you mark that off of your technical drawing our was that just a guesstimate? Not critiquing, asking your method. Love your videos.
Thank you very much for this. I had skills but you added some finer touches to my install. You explain things very well.
This is great video, I am going to be doing the basement myself and this videos helps me out so much.
What is the best way to fireblock with wall wrap Being 6 inches away from masonry wall? Ilove your videos and refer to them all the time.
I enjoy the video however what are the alternatives if one doesn’t want to use air guns
Hello Brandon! You can always use airless framing guns (Best!) or simply use 16 penny nails and hand-nail all of your framing together...I esed to do it this way 25 years ago...but it's a lot of work to do it this way.
Eddie
Eddie - your 6 part series of framing a basement is the best on TH-cam. Thank you so much. Question ... how far is “wildly off” when making sure my intersecting chalk lines are a 90 degree right angle? In the vid, you were fine with your corner being off a 1/16” but I’m attempting to finish a basement of a 1951 Frank Lloyd Wright protégé designed house where absolutely nothing is straight and nothing is level. My marks are off a solid 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Is that ok? Or should I “drive myself nuts” trying to get that tighter? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, man!
Do i need to put any other insulation if i have wall wrap?
I have 2" XPS installed along my poured foundation. I see you measure far enough away from the wall so the framing isn't touching the wall wrap. Long story short, I need to maximize my space and every inch counts. Can I frame right against my XPS, or do I need to leave some space (and why)?
at 16:05 - the Wall Wrap. What is the purpose for it (I assume it's for moisture control?)? what does it do? how do you hang it?
It's installed by the builder of the home 99% of the time, and it's code in most regions now to install it when the house is built. It gives your unfinished basement the required R-Value the building code requires...in other words...it's supposed to keep the unfinished basement warmer and more comfortable saving you on energy costs.
Eddie
What if the wall is not square. the 6 inch on both corners may not line up straight. how to get a perfect square to snap lines in this case?
Thanks for taking the time to make thos video!
I unserstand how to build a studwall for a basemnt with 16 inch centers. The problem i have is how when you join two walls at a 90 ( corner ) you have then changed and shortened the first wall by 31/2 inches and now you do not have 16" centers on that first wall? Im sure there is a simple solution but it is just not computing with me. thank you for your great videos
Really great video that details all tools and exact screw sizes. I have question on how to frame when firestock/fireblock is required. What all materials are acceptable as fireblock? How would it impact all measurements?
I wall wrap needed? My basement doesn’t have it. House was built in 1999 and has a rough in for a bathroom. So it was designed to be finished. Do I need any kind of plastic/wrap in between the studs and concrete?
Neither wall warp and especially plastic vapor barriers are NOT needed! Wall wrap it just for unfinished basements by code...once you remodel all that's needed is the new insulation between the newly framed exterior wall studs...and that's it. Hope this helps.
~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan Awesome! Thanks for your reply. That's a big help. I was planning on studding my exterior walls and using a bat insulation, but wanted to make sure nothing was needed in between the concrete and studs. Have a good one!
How far from the wall should be marked in the beginning if you're using 1" foam board insulation instead of wall wrap? Thanks.
4.5 " of the Styrofoam panels...just treat of the foam-board as the concrete wall and do everything the same as I did in the videos. ~Eddie
This video has been incredibly instructional. Thank you!
👍Thanks for watching! Good luck with your projects Michael!
How do you insulate a basement with no wall wrap? Start with foam board, frame, fiberglass insulation?
Do we treat walls 2 and 3 the same if they aren’t against the concrete walls? To the left and right of wall 1 will be unfinished rooms.
Love this series!
We live in an old farm house. The basement has a shallow trough running along the exterior walls. It dumps into the garage, not a sump.
Can I frame out beyond this trough without causing any issues? Very little water webs up in this trough as the basement doesn't leak, currently.
Or, can I just glue FRP board to the walls leaving the trough exposed?
Thank you for this series and your time.
Bob
The best basement framing series thx man..
Question inside my basement I have the plastic dimple roll stuff on the inside of basement can I just work 3 1/2 " off of that also I put dricore down first already gonna build frame on top of that cement is week from inside sump pump.
I would come 4.5" off of the dimple barrier just to sure I won't be pushing against it at all when I stand my walls up to fasten them. Thanks for the views brother and good luck with your basement!
Eddie
It felt that I already finished my basement just by watching this:) great video! you must be protected at all cost! By the way, should I use 2x4 or 1.5 x 3.5 for the lumber? The existing frame that I have now is using the 1.5 x 3.5...
YES...A 2" X 4" IS ACTUALLY 1.5" X 3.5" IN SIZE...
Hi Eddie. Awesome videos!! So much so I want to try and tackle my basement myself. You mention 6” and 4 1/2” for your exterior walls. That being said, I have Superior walls. Do you recommend 4 1/2” with these as well?
Yes…41/2” of the face of the metal stud face…
My walls do not have the wrap on them. I am located in South eastern Pennsylvania, Chester county. Do you know if I am required to have a vapor barrier? My entire basement is below grade. Where can I purchase the wall wrap? In the process of filling out the paperwork to apply for a work permit.
How do I go about insulating a wall that has a drain channel around the perimeter of the basement?
You stated that if you have a wall wrap to measure out 6", but if you do not to do 4 1/2". What if only the upper half of the basement wall is wrapped? Do you still come out 6" for the entire wall?
Yes…correct!
What if your wall is too long to use a level to connect the lines? 32:05
About to purchase a home and will be finishing the basement. Been doing a ton of research. I'm assuming the wall wrap is used as a vapor barrier? Do you have a video on your channel discussing the install and use of a vapor barrier for the exterior basement walls?
I'm only a few minutes in to this one, so hopefully I didn't just ask this question too early.
Thanks for all the help!
Hands down the best video tutorial series for finishing basements! QUESTION - I'm in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. I have a brand new build home. Do you recommend I put insulation or that white stuff up against the wall as a vapor barrier or is it not necessary?
There is insulation behind the wall wrap. I recommend insulating a basement in Cleveland!
Awesome videos. My wall wrap is about 3.5 inches thick. Would you snap a line farther from the foundation? Say 7 or 8 inches instead of 6?
Also, what product can be a substitute for loctite foam board adhesive? Hard to find. Many thanks.
I finally found the perfect DIY for my basement. Thanks so much! Lifetime subbing for sure 👍🏼
Thanks for subbing my brother! ~Eddie
At 27:00 you said you needed to come out 5-ft. Is that from the concrete foundation or from the line that is 6-inches out from the concrete foundation due to the insulation? Thank you for your great video! I will be framing my basement in the next few weeks.
Hi Bill on this particular wall it was off of the concrete wall and not the snapped wall line.
Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan thank you for your fast reply!
You're welcome Bill.
I feel like a pro after watching your video! Do you have another video how to install fire blocking to pass inspection and what the easiest way to do this?
I get into all of that in my BFU 2.0(Basement Finishing University 2.0) in the insulation training series Konstantin
Basement Finishing Man - if you are running your chalk lines off a wall on one wall to hide a plumbing line(say 6"). Do you have to use the same distance off the wall even when the other walls allows for your 4.5" off the other walls because I don't have any plumbing lines to hide with the other walls? Does every wall have to be the same distance away from the concrete to make a 90? thanks in advance...
Greg Bates no you can use 4.5
“ for walls that do not have any obstacles in the road.
Eddie
Thank you sir!@@BasementFinishingMan
If you measure 4.5 inches off the wall in order to snap a chaulk line, there's a chance that the wall has some waves in it. So, 4.5 inches on one end, may not be a true 4.5 inches at the other end. You'll have a straight line, but not necessarily square to the wall. Does that make sense?
That's why we come out 4.5" instead of 3.5"...to account for the uneveness of an average wall... ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan After watching further, it occurred to me that if you're squaring the corners of where the walls meet with the framing square, that would alleviate any issue regarding the walls being square off the wall? Also, have you ever used the 3 4 5 method to square?
Fantastic. I just need to figure out how to frame exterior walls where inside waterproofing has bee done and cannot use a Ramset to anchor the base plate.
You can still ramset the same...the bottom plate of the wall is 1.5" and the nail only penetrates the concrete 1" so it will not go through the concrete into the drain trench...you're good to go with the ramset and 2.5" fastening nails Rick! ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan WOW. Thanks for getting back to me. Waterproofing company says if I use the Ramset it voids the warranty. What about using construction adhesive to put down the treated base plate and then build a stud wall to fit on top. I know it is a few extra 2X4's but......
@@ricktrawinski5685 Sure why not...that should work Use PL brand from home depot if that's the only method you're going to use to secure the bottom of all of your walls! ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan Thanks again for the info. I am glad you took the time to provide information. Your videos and now your personal knowledge have greatly helped me in my project.
@@ricktrawinski5685 You're welcome Rick! Good luck with the project brother! ~Eddie
I have a water shutoff valve that sticks out 9 inches on half of my 10ft wall. Should I make the entire wall stick out 9 inches or just the section where the water valve is? I know you typically recommend straight walls but I was wondering if it would be worth it to add the additional 5 inches of wall space for the other half of the room. It's a small room, only 10x10. Thank you for help and posting the videos!
The one question I have while I am planning all this framing out for the next week - if there isn't anything under the joists hanging down, can I just attach drywall to those direct instead of spending extra time/money framing a ceiling? They did a great job making our basement finish-ready for the most part
Our basement has had moisture issues upon moisture issues. $20,000 later... We think they are resolved now but are not wanting to use wood, just in case we get moisture and mold again. What inorganic options do you recommend for instead of wood & drywall?
None! If the moisture issue is truly fixed you can use standard building materials and sleep good at night...You could use all M.R. drywall (moisture resistant) that will withstand higher levels of humidity than regular 1/2" drywall. You could also use metal studs which are a commercial style of framing, but I don't recommend these materials as they are not needed if your basement is "dry".
Eddie
What would u do if the framing square was not aligned with the chalk lines, how would you compensate?
I would adjust and then re-snap either one of the new walls lines a little, bringing the angle that I'm off currently in or out to create a correct 90 degree angle. I will tell you that I very rarely have to redo my lines...I'm 99% good each and every-time I layout my wall lines...so the chances of you having to readjust your lines would be extremely rare!
Eddie
I noticed you don't have any videos regarding types of subfloors? What would you consider the best subfloor in a cold climate?
You are the man best information out there A+++ great content...Thank you
Thanks Aaron!
Im going to finish my basement house is built in the 40's, is it wise for me to use the Pythagoras Theorem instead of using a framing square? My walls are definitely not square.
Use a framing square and check and readjust it's much faster than the 3-4-5 method (Pythagoras Theorem)...don't over-complicate this layout process.
Good luck with your project.
Eddie
When bldg a partition wall off another wall, do you sandwich a stud facing flat between two studs on edge?
Thank you Mr Case for your how to videos. They are very beneficial to learn how to finish my basement. I have a framing question I was hoping you could give me some suggestions with. I currently have a wall on one side of my basement steel beam. The other side of the steal beam has HVAC ducts so I need to build a soffit which will be the bathroom ceiling. I want to install a door into the existing wall to enter the bathroom but don't know how to frame/trim it. Concrete to beam is 80.5 inches so i don't want to loose any height. Thank you
Hello, Thank you for doing the video's. They are great help.
I have a quick question about framing nail guns. How do you decide if you want to use 21degree or 30degree nail guns. I called my township and they don't have any code regarding this. Any advise will be great help.
Great videos. Any videos on how to make access panels for shut offs or clean outs?
Yes...I show a lot of this in all of my before, during and after videos John. I have maybe a dozen of these type videos scattered all over the channel. Thanks for watching brother!
Eddie
im doing a job in bellefonte pa. thank you for passing on the knowledge
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your projects.
Eddie
Bellefonte...That's Nittany Lions Country! Go Penn State!
I’m from Pine Grove Mills! Great area!
What if your wall wrap does not come all the way to the floor do you still use the 6 inc measurement
Yes you do.
Thank you
Does it matter if you do flooring before or after framing?
YES...ALWAYS AFTER JON! ~EDDIE
Thanks for these great how to videos. Quick question I have a French drain around the entire exterior of my basement. Would I measure 4.5 inches from the actual wall for my floor plates or 4.5 inches from the edge of the French drain which is about an inch wide? Thank you.
I still would measure in from the wall Tom. It's the way we would do it. Best. ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan
Thanks Eddie! Appreciate the response and all the videos. Great stuff
@@tomschreck7171 Anytime my brother...Good luck with all of your projects Tom!
My basement has wall wrap but only halfway down from the top. Should I remove it and re insulate or can I frame 6 inches out and just add insulation to the bottom portion of the concrete wall?
Could you use a laser level to determine your lines instead of chalk line?
Yes absolutely! We do it both ways and as of late we use the laser even more! ~Eddie
What is your opinion on a laser light plumb bob? Im very interested in any thought on the laser plumb bob. the normal one has been just fine so far!!
Your videos are so easy to follow. I'm looking to begin finishing the basement in the next month. My house is 3 years old, do you recommend adding a moisture or vapor barrier before doing drywall? I live in Ohio. I've read different recommendations and can not decide which recommendations are correct. Thank you in advance.
No Lulu! I do no not recommend vapor barriers. They cause more mold issues than they ever prevented. ~Eddie
Does this include xsp foamboard too? I just bought some but haven’t installed it yet.-tks
Why do you come out from the wrap? For lack of knowledge, I though the wrap would come down, the wall would go up against the wall and then insulation between the studs.
I’m building a room in our basement. I have had to build a huge soffit for the entire ceiling. Do the walls go flush at the bottom of the soffit or do they go up the outside of the soffit
Hi, I just installed the 2 in foam board to the walls for insulation (glued to the concrete walls). No way to get under. What distance should I measure from the foam board? Should I treat it like the concrete wall and come out 4.5 inches?
Don't over think it, you have your answer~
Hello I was tring to figure how to frame basement walls watching videos but got stuck when had to do a parallel wall with a pipe above
Why do you have plastic cover on the concrete walls? I think that you will get a mold issue since it prevent air circulation.
When should we use Douglas Fir vs Premium Construction/Framing Lumber? I see my builder used D.Fir to frame out my basement stairs. How come?
Fir has less expansion and contraction as a rule over say premium "Spruce" studs...We use both and it's not that big a deal, we just go with whichever has the best price at the time of our order.
Will the 2.5 inch ramset nails puncture radiant floor lines/tubes in my basement concrete? I guess I don't know how deep the floor heat is in the concrete.
No Matt...they only penetrate the concrete 1" and your concrete floor is at least 3"-4" thick and the radiant lines should be below the concrete surface so your good. Remember 1.5" of the nail is going through the bottom plate thickness first...so that'e eat's-up 1.5" of the nail depth right-out-of-the-gun!
You nailed these vids!! thank you more then you know!
Thanks for watching and for your positive comments that I have seen all over my channel Boggin!
Eddie
i have wall wrap but it doesn't come all the way down, it stops about 4-6 inches above the cement floor, do I still need to come out 6 inches or is 4.5 ok?
Yes still come out 6" Eug!
Eddie
Thank you so much for putting together the best basement framing series on TH-cam!
Question inside my basement we have an interior french drain, they installed a dimpled matrix about 18" up the concrete block wall from the bottom where they dug the trench and concreted over it. Should I just measure off 3-1/2" from the dimple matrix? Also, not sure if I should apply rigid foam board up against the concrete block and down over top of the dimple matrix or just frame the wall and insulate between 2x4's. Thanks you!
Can anyone answer (hundreds of comments to look through otherwise), why 4.5” off the wall if there’s no wall wrap? Is that because the wall may not be perfectly vertical, &/or so you don’t have the heat transfer from direct stud contact against the wall? What if your walls are nearly perfectly vertical (mine seem to tilt in 1-2 degrees), and you have (1” R 7.5) O.C. foam board against the cinder block (in my case)? The 1” foam board is a very good thermal break.
It's because as you said Allan, the exterior wall may be tipped in or out at the top and you will lose a possible inch in the vertical. So I make it a habit to just give myself a good inch of "forgiveness" just in case I have an exterior masonry wall that's not perfectly plumb on my plate. I hope this makes sense to you... Thanks for watching! ~Eddie