I am getting ready to frame my walkout basement. On one side of the basement the walls are above grade. Is it ok to butt the 2X4's up againts the walls in these sections? I am going to frame with 2X4's and use fiberglass insulation. In the sections that are below grade I will obvioulsy leave an air cavity.
Secondly, a few walls run parallel with the floor joists. However arent under the joist. It will be between the sill plate and the joist so I have nothing to secure the walls to. Should I run plates from the joist to the sill plate?
These are all of the questions I have right now but Im sure Ill come up with some later
Secondly, a few walls run parallel with the floor joists. However arent under the joist. It will be between the sill plate and the joist so I have nothing to secure the walls to. Should I run plates from the joist to the sill plate?
These are all of the questions I have right now but Im sure Ill come up with some later