Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Aug 11, 2021 12:49 pm Hi all. I'd appreciate advice on how to seal the base of the plate on an exterior stud frame wall. Despite hours of looking I can't find a simple guide online. At this stage I intend using AnkaScrews. But what damp course do I use? And do I use any other sealant (sika or the like) in addition? Does anyone know of a simple guide online? Or am I over thinking it. Incidentally I'm in Cairns (and so it's wet). Photo attached of the porch I intend enclosing. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Cheers Brett Re: Constructing an exterior stud wall 2Aug 14, 2021 8:03 am Joining this group appears a colossal waste of time Re: Constructing an exterior stud wall 3Aug 14, 2021 2:25 pm The struggle I can see is that the slab you are trying to fix to really isn't designed to put a wall frame on to. I assume you are trying to frame between posts? You are going to end up with a slab overhang that will make it almost impossible to prevent water from pooling and slowly getting back into the frame and room. Typical the slab edge and edge of the frame are in line so the wall sheeting runs over the edge of the slab. Where exactly are you aiming to frame? Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Constructing an exterior stud wall 4Aug 14, 2021 3:43 pm There is only one simple way I can think of that would work although as I stated above it's not really ideal. Are you planning on installing a door to the outside in the new framing? Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Hi, Currently building, we are on a sloping block so we have from floor level to the roof in axon cladding. Below floor level to the ground I want to put brick facings /… 0 4685 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 6114 |