"Jaxx" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a bi-level home (open front door and either go upstairs or
downstairs). The downstairs is not finished. There are poured contrete
walls only half way up (as the basement is only "half below ground"). The
poured concrete creates a ledge around the entire basement. My question
is how do I deal with this concrete ledge when I am framing and
insulating?

Any help would be great.

Jaxx

Frame the bottom and insulate it, cover with sheetrock. Now you put a board
on top to make a shelf. You will probably need a 1 x 12 (that is what I
have) round the front edge a bit, trim with some molding. I can email you a
picture of mine if you'd like. The shelf is nice for holding a bookcase,
planters, etc.
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