How To Build A Knee Wall In An Attic
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Draw a line.
How to build a knee wall in an attic. Determine the location and line of the of the wall based on. Cover rafters with an air barrier. Mark the line that the angle forms along your 2x4. Access the attic using a stepladder at the attic access panel or the attic stairs.
Cut six lengths of 2x4 each 2 1 2 feet long. The space behind. To reduce air infiltration the u s. The knee wall in an attic drops down from the rafter to hide the pointed angle where the rafter meets the attic floor and to make the attic feel a bit more like a regular room.
Step 1 measure the attic. One of your 2x4s will act as the bottom of. Use a template to determine the angle on each of those six pieces of 2x4. Determine the length of the knee wall from end to end and double this to determine the lineal footage of.
Consult your local building code and inquire about any necessary permits before beginning any such project. Caulk all other holes or cracks or stuff with fiberglass batt insulation or spray foam. To build your walls to the correct length measure the angle of the rafter by laying a piece of 2x4 inch lumber against the side of the rafter in a vertical position.