On Dec 8, 5:06*pm, Ian Stock wrote:
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

Sorry, I don't follow why Tapcons are labourious compared to driving
masonry nails. Do you have arms like The Hulk?

Tapcons, a 1/2" hammer drill w/ masonry bit and an 18v cordless drill
with a long driver bit is pretty quick unless you don't have anybody
to hold the furring up to the wall for you.

Chris