Recent content by Cushak

Ya I understand. Some contractors are like that, if they're asked to do a job, there is a normal way of doing it and they don't even consider other options themselves, that's "just how it's done". Other guys do more 'consulting'. On the other hand, I get customers who don't want to be...

Did store say why it would be a problem, or had they just never heard of someone doing it? Depends. If there is a lip for stapling onto stud faces like some paper backed insulation then I don't see what the problem would be without trying it out. If it normally relies on a friction fit...

What's your wall height? 10 feet? Was that 17k including covering the ceiling?

If frost heave is a concern you can float your bottom plate up 1/2". As long as your studs are solid to the exterior purlins, they will carry the weight of any interior finishing. If you're wanting to put a lot of weight on a wall (hang some equipment) you could then leave a 1/2" gap between the...