On 12/8/2010 5:53 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"Ian Stock" wrote in message
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I live in Toronto. I have an old (c 1920) brick home with an
unfinished basement. I would like to drywall the basement to give it
a bit of a finished look.

The walls are dry. There is some efflorescence on the brick below
grade. It powers and bubbles a bit, but it is a slow growing process.

I believe that what I need to do is put 1x3 wood strapping on the
brick, and drywall over the strapping.

1.) Any tips on fixing the strapping to the brick? Tapcons will be a
very laborious process. Can I use masonry nails to lag them onto the
brick (or mortar)?

2.) That done, any special tips on dealing with the drywall?


Thanks,

Ian

Use 2 x 4, insulate, then sheetrock. You can anchor the frame into the
floor and ceiling. You can also use something like www.insofast.com but
I have no idea if they are available in your area.

Don't use regular drywall- use the non-paper-coated stuff. Basement may
seem dry, but even slight humidity over time will give drywall that
funky basement smell. It costs a little more than regular drywall, but
IMHO it is cheap insurance.

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