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Securing a stud wall to concrete floor
Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a
concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. Many Thanks |
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Mike wrote:
Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. Many Thanks Drill it and use something awterproof. Eg epoxy resin and stainless screw. Or if you want a quick corner cutting approach, just use no more nails all along - I'd drill and fix tho. NT |
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Mike wrote:
Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. Butter it with poly resin, eg the injectable stuff. |
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Mike wrote: Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. Many Thanks My friend recently had to do this. He used gripfill. Loads of it. I was sceptical, but it feels very secure. |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. Many Thanks You could use small angle brackets on either side on the bottom timber rail. So use smaller screws to secure it in place. |
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BigWallop wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. You could use small angle brackets on either side on the bottom timber rail. So use smaller screws to secure it in place. I suppose in principle going just half an inch deep would be enough in crete for a soleplate. Once the uprights are in place it would become secure. You could do that going straight thru the timber. NT |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... Can anybody recommend what's the best way to secure a stud wall to a concrete floor where the DPC isn't too far from the surface. I don't want to pierce the DPC with a hammer in bolt unless there's some way of sealing it again as the ground is definitely wet underneath. You could use small angle brackets on either side on the bottom timber rail. So use smaller screws to secure it in place. I suppose in principle going just half an inch deep would be enough in crete for a soleplate. Once the uprights are in place it would become secure. You could do that going straight thru the timber. Especially if you ensure that the studs have a good interference (wedge) fit; i.e. they are very slightly longer than the distance between the top and bottom timbers, and have to be tapped in to bring them vertical Thanks for all the suggestions. The stud wall is in a barn and won't be reaching the roof so I need a firm footing (and some 90 deg corners). I think the injectable epoxy sounds the right route so I'll get some of that today. |
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