Measure the span between the joists.
How to fur out a concrete wall.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
Align each stud with the 16 inch on center marks made earlier.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
Cut away the ceiling sheathing or drywall if present to reveal the ceiling from the concrete wall back to the next joist.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
Clear the holes of all debris.
Use chalk to draw the lines and a straight edge as a guide.
Cut 2 by 4 blocks to fit between.
With a pencil or a marker draw vertically lines from.
With a pencil or a.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Assemble the wall frame.
Assemble the wall frame on the floor by placing the studs between the top and bottom plates.
Equip yourself with a tape measure and spread it cross the bottom of the wall your about to furr out.
Drive the screws into the holes with a standard drill and continue until all studs are firmly in place.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Make exact measurements ensure secure wall covering.
Measure the wall stud height in three or four spots and cut the studs to the shortest dimension using a portable circular saw.
Tapcon concrete screw installation.
Using a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter in use.
Personally i use tapcon brand screws to hold the strips.
If the block wall is relatively plumb you can use 2x2 or 2x3 wood furring strips.