This project shows how to install door jambs and casing for a bi-fold door in this update of How To Build a Basement Closet. This series is continued from the Plywood Cap & Outside Corner Moulding Installation. Bi-Fold Doors, Door Jambs and Door Casing The materials for finishing the basement closet door are: Two bi-fold door [...]
The basement closet door cripple studs, wall studs, light switch electrical box and ceiling box are built in this installment of How To Build a Basement Closet. This project is continued from Part 3. Basement Closet 2×4 Wall Studs Only two 2″ x 4″ x 8′ studs were needed to complete the right side closet wall. [...]
The basement closet 2×4 corner post and door frame are built in this installment of How To Build a Basement Closet. This project is continued from Part 2. Basement Closet 2×4 Corner Post Framing The basement closet 2×4 corner post is constructed by fastening three very straight 2″ x 4″ x 8′ studs with 3 [...]
This project series explains how to build a basement closet with 2×4 framing as part of a basement bedroom remodeling job. Also see the previous project for finishing the concrete floor. Please see How to Finish a Basement Bedroom for a summary of the Building Code, real estate appraisal and habitable space requirements for a [...]
This project is continued from Part 2. Insulate the Crawlspace The home builder cut corners and failed to insulate the rear wall of the crawlspace behind bedroom closet. Now that I’ve got an access panel it’ll be easy to insulate the wall with R-13 kraft-faced fiberglass insulation. I purchased two rolls of Ownens Corning insulation [...]
This project is continued from Part 1. Saw the Plywood Access Panel The dimensions for the access panel are: Rough drywall opening: 33 inches high x 20 inches wide Plywood panel: 35 inches high x 22 inches wide This allows for a 1 inch weather seal around the perimeter of the plywood panel to cover [...]
This project shows how I made a drywall access panel out of plywood large enough to step through to gain access to the narrow cavity behind the wall to run electrical wiring and insulate the closet. The drywall access panel is one of several home improvements I’ve made to this bedroom over the garage. You [...]
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