Nailing 2x4 to new slab
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larry4406
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Our new construction homes we start framing within 1-2 days of slab pour unless there are material delays.
jack stand
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I use "fluted" masonry nails and construction adhesive to fasten plates.
Don't overdo it if you're hand nailing but you stated that you were using a Ramset. A single nail every 2' with the glue will do it. At 4 weeks your fine, sometimes we'd do it in days. Use the good poly something glue with the wet pt lumber.
Don't overdo it if you're hand nailing but you stated that you were using a Ramset. A single nail every 2' with the glue will do it. At 4 weeks your fine, sometimes we'd do it in days. Use the good poly something glue with the wet pt lumber.
Thunderpigeon
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How do you use adhesive if you are using foam sill sealer?
jrsavoie
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I have taken to using PVC dimensional on concrete.
I have had occassional difficulties with the nail gun and just use female or male drill in anchors anymore.
Does anybody forsee issues with usingnthe PVC dimensional boards for a bottom plate?
Over the decades, I've had issues with both treated and untreated wood used on the bottom plate. I hate having issues, no matter how many years have passed.
There are also potential issues with improper fasteners in treated lumber. The fasteners can disappear faster than what you might think.
I have had occassional difficulties with the nail gun and just use female or male drill in anchors anymore.
Does anybody forsee issues with usingnthe PVC dimensional boards for a bottom plate?
Over the decades, I've had issues with both treated and untreated wood used on the bottom plate. I hate having issues, no matter how many years have passed.
There are also potential issues with improper fasteners in treated lumber. The fasteners can disappear faster than what you might think.
K'ledgeBldr
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Clearly not using sill sealer!
Nice thing about sill sealer- it isolates the plate from the slab, which inhibits moisture transfer. But, that’s also usually just exterior walls- not interior walls. So, I guess there are two trains of thought.
nadogail
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You should be good to nail, the Adhesive will add strength.
Bretny
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Your relying on ram sets to hold a sill plate down?
jack stand
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I figured that he is talking interior walls. Exterior walls should have bolts to secure the plates and the foam is not needed under partitions.
jack stand
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Check the label. Iirc "locktight premium " was what I was recommending above. I think the "poly something" that I couldn't remember might
Ok, you made me look it up
Locktight PL premium 8x
The word I forgot is polyurethane. I think that's the key no matter the brand or manufacturer.
csp
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Why would you use sill sealer on anything but a sill plate, which would be held down with J-bolts embedded in the concrete?
You certainly would't rely on on ramset nails on a sill plate.
I have to ask why the need for glue on a partition wall. a few mechanical fasteners every 8' is ample, in my opinion...
jack stand
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By the time the electrition bangs on a few receptacles and switches and the drywall guys finish there beating on the walls, on top of a not so tight fit due to not framing it in place... I've seen masonry nails loosen up.
That is about right. Continue with the updates.
kj_mustang
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Masonry nails, tapcons and glue on my partitions. They aren't moving.
DPG
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In my eyes, Fasteners are used to hold the wall in place until the adhesive sets up.