Hi,
I am framing a garage which is being attached to my house. On the back wall, that the new frame is going to be attached to the house, each side is different size. The left hand side is 106 3/4 inches to the top plate, while the right hand side is 106 inches to the top plate. I do not want one wall 3/4 of an inch smaller. Should I do the largest or the smallest side? Or is there another solution??
Thanks,
pb4sc
2006-06-11 09:30:31 · 6 answers · asked by PB4SC 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would consider going with the lower side. Doing this will still allow you to increase the height of the wall later if you need to without a bunch of trouble. I've seen this sort of problem before and it can be tricky attaching new construction to old. Take your time and try to determine which way will be the least obvious. You can always fudge the roof line and make it look great.
Good Luck!!!!
2006-06-11 09:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by M W 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is bound to happen sometimes in remodeling. Split the difference. Make all the walls 106 3/8". If you are trying to match rooflines, you may have to fudge the first two rafters on each side to make up the difference, but trust me, 3/8" one way or the other is not as big a deal as a 3/4" difference.
I've answered a few of your questions before, so you know I'm not talking out of my a$$.
2006-06-12 06:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by BearDown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a Laser to check slab, foundation, or floor joist grade and then both sides on top plate.
You need to restate your question.
If you are framing in a new garage - then there are no walls present.
If you are fixing a garage that is allready framed (erected) and has mixtakes, then you will need to explain - clearly....
2006-06-11 13:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Match the shorter side. It will be easier to build the roofing over a small gap that can be filled (shimmed) than it would be to frame the roofing over a ridge. So, frame the shorter of the two and shim the top plate, use simpson ties for rigidity.
2006-06-11 09:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by NubbY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without being there to see exactly what you're talking about, I'd make the walls the same dimension of the one you're attaching to the house. If this isn't feasible, make them the other dimension. Keep things simple.
2006-06-11 09:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reword that it doesent make sence how your describig it ,, ends , front and back???
2006-06-11 09:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋