Framing out an attic question.
Framing out an attic.
The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling.
It s got a 2x4 stringer running down the middle of the attic space on the floor as well that i d like to remove in order to have a flat subfloor all the way across.
Use screws to attach sheets of birch plywood to the angled ceiling over the insulation making sure to drive the screws into the ceiling joists.
Install the lower header with joist hangers figure a and assemble the front wall on the attic floor.
Stand the front wall and align it with the marks on the floor.
This is the full view of the attic.
Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall.
Shim under the bottom plate to level it if necessary then nail it into the floor joists with 16d nails.