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12-11-00, 08:39 PM
To Jack et al. ,

Tomorrow, finally, is the pour for my 24 sq 2 story detached garage.

My question involves the manner in which I attach the second floor walls to the first floor. Do I face nail through the bottom plates of the second floor walls directly to the joists or do I deck the floor first and then erect and attach the second floor walls? Are there any special anchors necessary or any special nailing pattern?

Jeff
Atlanta, GA

12-11-00, 08:50 PM
Nothing special here. Deck the floor first and if you live in tornado alley, Nail the hell out of it. Almost forgot, always put down a bead of caulking under your walls before erecting them.
Jack the Contractor
12-12-00, 06:35 AM
Jeff:
Send me you e-mail, and I will send you a fine picture of how it is done. Mine is onthept@valleytel.net

Jack the Contractor
12-12-00, 03:16 PM
Jeff:
I just sent you the info you requested. Right out of the Builders Bible, which cannot be purchased at local book store.