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nagmay t1_jdqlril wrote
Reply to Securing wall to basement concrete floor by S7onez
Tapcon screws.
nagmay t1_jaeli54 wrote
Reply to comment by Warsaw14 in Basement wall framing, slight gaps due to crowning of studs. Please advise on next steps if any are needed. by Warsaw14
Potato/Potatoe
It is regional, but I usually refer to "crown" when referring to joists and bow when referring to studs or raw framing lumber.
In example: Joists should always be crowned up. Studs can be bowed in either direction, but the direction should be the same for all the studs in a single wall.
nagmay t1_jadqnl4 wrote
Reply to comment by Warsaw14 in Basement wall framing, slight gaps due to crowning of studs. Please advise on next steps if any are needed. by Warsaw14
> Wouldn’t just shimming out the few studs in this case be the easiest route overall
Yes- in my experience, it is much easier to shim a few than to grind/remove a stud that is bowed out. No need to get them perfect, just within 1/8" for flat drywall.
As for the why, there are two things to help in the future:
- Watch out for large bows when selecting lumber. The stuff from the big box stores can be really bad. Sight down each piece as you select it.
- Match all the bows into the same direction when building the wall. You won't notice if all the lumber bows out 1/8" in the same direction... but if one bows the opposite way, you now have 1/4" to deal with.
nagmay t1_jadjii3 wrote
Reply to Basement wall framing, slight gaps due to crowning of studs. Please advise on next steps if any are needed. by Warsaw14
Anything less than an 1/8" shouldn't be a problem, but a full 1/4" could be an issue with your drywall.
First, do your best to identify which studs are the issue. A long level (at least 4') will help to identify find highest/ lowest point. Take care of those first, and then reevaluate. Cutting/sistering or replacing a single stud might take care of most of the problem.
Alternatively, you can shim out all the surrounding studs. Tedious, but often the quicker option. These work well. Or, thick felt paper.
nagmay t1_je82k91 wrote
Reply to ELI5: What is Universal Healthcare by Thegreatcornholio459
A lot of good answers here, but perhaps some examples of "universal" services that Americans already enjoy would help:
These are all services that are paid through taxes. They are then "freely" available to all citizens of the US, regardless of income or current employer.
Imagine if firefighters would only save your home if you had insurance provided through your current employer... otherwise, your house would burn down (or, more like the current healthcare situation, you would go bankrupt paying them back).