Can you explain this 3" gap thing and show a picture too. How can you obtain this 3" gap between the pressure treated wood and concrete floor? Please help..I am confused.
Can you explain this 3" gap thing and show a picture too. How can you obtain this 3" gap between the pressure treated wood and concrete floor? Please help..I am confused.
hosejockey61,
>> there should be about a 3 inch gap between the pressure treated lumber and normal bottom plate 2x4 <<
Can you explain what you mean a little more clearly?
In the picture they show the pressure treated lumber on the concrete floor which is correct. However, when instaling the wall, it should be a floating wall....meaning there should be about a 3 inch gap between the pressure treated lumber and normal bottom plate 2x4. This allows for expansion/heave of the concrete without pushing up on the rest of the house.
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