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Default attaching framing studs to poured concrete

On Tue, 8 May 2007 18:40:29 -0400, "keglidd" wrote:

Any suggestions on how to attach framing studs into a poured concrete
floor?(specifically a horizontal 2x4, used to attach vertical 2x4 framed
wall at the floor)

I don't think masonry nails will work here, and I don't have a Hilti gun at
my immediate disposal. Not to be picky, but I don't really want to drill
anchors in either. ...

Thanks,
Keith


Don't forget that wood in contact with a slab should be pressure
treated.

You can rent a powder actuated fastener gun for 10-15 bucks if you
don't want to buy the kind you hit with a hammer. If you go with the
latter, use a 3lb hammer; it takes quite a whack to fire the load.

Paul Franklin