framing a interior wall?

Answer 1

you'd have to give more info.

in most cases figure two top plates [horz members] and one bottom plate. studs should be every 16" in most cases. if it is non-bearing you could use one top plate. best to build it laying on floor and standing up after. you can always build it in sections if it is longer. add two 16d [3 1/2"] box or common nails thru plate into studs [add second top plate after nailing studs]

if you are building between existing ceiling and floor cut studs about 1/4" short and shim the wall tight to the ceiling.

you could build in place on a smaller wall just "frame" around opening and close it out with studs at 16" on center. in this case cut the stud a hair long so they stay in place while you nail them. in this case you have to toe nail the stub [4 8d inch up stud at about 45 dregees]

if you are building a weight bearing wall you should make any headers [member over openings] solid [say, 2-2x12 with 1/2 ply between] with a stud at each end with a second stud under the header [so the weight from the header bears on it]

always use treated wood [green] for contact with concrete. you also might want to consider metal studs...

good luck

Answer 2

That's right. You should always frame an interior wall.

Answer 3

You'll have to be more specific. What do you want to know?