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RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - srv52761 - 11-10-2017
Would suggest glue and some other mechanical fastener. Since it is concrete, I think code requires treated lumber or a barrier. Treated is easier, but then you have to make sure you use an approved fastener. Construction adhesive takes care of that. Should the mechanical fastener corrode, the adhesive is still there.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - Stwood_ - 11-10-2017
Best and easiest doesn't fit together well sometimes.
I go with tapcons.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - Splinter Puller - 11-10-2017
(11-10-2017, 03:26 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: Best and easiest doesn't fit together well sometimes.
I go with tapcons.
i Concure with the adhesive along with concrete screws or powder actuated fasteners. Since the walls are small and there is a doorway involved and old concrete, the adhesive will help hold it secure.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - meackerman - 11-10-2017
You want it to be there forever then use Simpson Titen's. Otherwise what the other guys said.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - fredhargis - 11-10-2017
Hadn't seen you around lately, Mark. Good to see your post.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - meackerman - 11-10-2017
Too much real life going on
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - Snipe Hunter - 11-10-2017
I usually build my walls laying down and stand them in place. A little construction adhesive on the bottom and drive a couple cut nails in. The don't have to go in very far. Just enough to keep the bottom from sliding. That being said, I wouldn't use 2x3s. Much easier to build straight walls with 2x4s. Even easier with steel studs where I'd use the ramset.
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - mike4244 - 11-10-2017
(11-10-2017, 08:19 AM)fixtureman Wrote: When we don't have a Ramset on hand we do that way jsut a piece of wire or nail and then pound in another nail
Even if I had a Ramset on had I would drill a 3/16" hole , drop in a 4" length of tie wire and pound a galvanized 16d nail thru. Done properly, the nail would stay if the plate was pried off. Galvanized nails would be best but not a necessity on a basement floor.
mike
RE: Best / easiest way to anchor a bottom plate - 2beast - 11-16-2017
I have done several with Tapcons and have been happy with the results
