"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

I like the 2x4 solution suggested by others as the best choice.

If that doesn't work for you apply at least 4 mil plastic over the bricks
before you add your 1x3 wood strapping.

I would use exterior, galvanized fasteners if I did not use Tapcons.


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