Install Top and Side Plates
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How to Frame Garage Third Bay Wall
What happens here
The creator uses the laser level again to project lines onto the ceiling and the adjacent wall, marking the exact placement for the top plate and the first vertical stud. He then cuts and installs the top plate, securing it into the ceiling joists/trusses. Next, he installs the vertical stud at the end of the new wall, anchoring it into the existing garage wall studs. He uses a framing nailer (Hitachi NR90AE plastic framing nailer is shown) for initial placement of the wooden studs and then later reinforces with screws/bolts. He keeps the lights off to better see the laser lines on the ceiling and wall for accurate alignment.
Goal: With the base plate secured, the top plate and vertical side studs are installed, establishing the main perimeter of the partition wall.
Tools and materials
- 2x4 Lumber
- 3 1/2 inch Framing Nails
- Air Compressor
- Framing Nailer Hitachi
- Safety Glasses
- Stool or Ladder
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