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Wine Cellar: Framing Walls How to frame a wall to an existing wall From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-208

Using a geometry technique common to contractors, Michael Ray demonstrates how to frame a wall perfectly square to an existing wall. Once the floor base and head pan is installed, studs are inserted to frame out the walls.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H

Materials:

measuring tape
pry bar
hammer
chisel
hammer
screwdrivers
drill, with drill bits and driver bits
utility knife
circular saw
hacksaw or reciprocating saw with metal-cutting blade
miter saw
exterior trim
weather stripping
safety glasses
work gloves

Framing Walls

1. Start framing the wall between the wine cellar and storage area. To be certain that the framing is square, go off the back wall.

2. Using a geometry technique, "3-4-5 method," measure three feet from the new wall stud along the old wall. Then, measure four feet along the wall stud and make a mark. Adjust the new wall stud so there is five feet, the stud is square to the existing wall and lay down a 2x4 (figure A).

3. Using a masonry bit, pre-drill holes through the 2x4 and into the concrete. Use screws to secure it all in place (figure B). To get an accurate measurement, use a laser level. Place the level so it highlights the edge of the 2x4 and mark the corresponding position on the ceiling (figure C).

4. Caulk a line connecting the two points, and then secure a 2x4 top plate connecting the two marks (figure D).

5. Measure the distance between the upper and lower plate (figure E), and cut 2x4s to fit and toenail the nails on each side of the stud.

6. Build the front wall from the front of the wine cellar (figure F).

7. In the center of the area, frame out for the wine cellar door (figure G).

8. Once compete, homeowner Joy felt cramped with the existing placement of the framed out wall. She proposed softening the wall edge a bit. As a solution, Michael Ray cut off the wall framing at a 45-degree angle giving a more open feel to the space.

9. Once the area to be removed is measured, a reciprocating saw is used to cut the framing, and then new framing is installed to strengthen the corner.

10. While the walls are still bare framing, electrical junction boxes are installed where a professional electrician will run power (figure H).

RESOURCES :

Wine Cellar Door
Brand Name: Wine Cellar Innovations
Style: Border D5
Color: Redwood with Etched Glass
Website: www.winecellarinnovations.com

GUESTS :

Kevin Beck
Contractor
Beck Custom Builders
Website: www.beckcustombuilders.com