Basement framing ideas

Bulkheads are found in many residential homes. They’re used to cover ductwork (the transportation system by which the air from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) gets moved throughout the home), so that the metal tubes are not visible. Building a bulkhead in order to frame around ductwork involves building a wooden frame (known as a

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

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I explain the difference between a floating wall versus a conventionally framed stud wall. I then show the process as I frame the longest wall in my baseme...

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

Great tips for planning and designing a basement renovation, especially if adding a bathroom. Consider what can be worked around, and what must go.

Hello I am curious what is the best way to fame around ductwork in a basement? Initially, I thought I would just frame around the ductwork using 2x4’s and...

Learn tips and tricks for framing basement walls with ease. Read more about our first time building walls to finish our basement.

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