So, I’m framing non load bearing interior basement walls with a sloped floor. I built the first wall on the floor and stood up and found I’m 3/4” short. Rest of the walls I stick up built and are tight. I’m using a double top plate.
Any ideas to save the first wall I built? The Shims I have slide right through. A 1×4 fits great, but I’m worried the inspector will call me out for a 1×4” between 2×4 double top plates.
On this basement ceiling, there are hvac air ducts that prevent me from going any closer between the double top plates. First top plate I have had to cut between the air ducts. The second top plate currently is uncut. Hope that makes sense
1. Cut very top plate between air ducts
2. 3/4” gap
3. top plate
4. Studs
5. pressure treated sill plate
This wall is about 6’ long and will support a basement soffit/chase.
Thanks for the advice. Kind of thinking of rolling the dice with the inspector.
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Having the 3/4” will not keep the inspector from passing you. He/she may make a comment, but won’t tag you. The only items they really look for in basement walls are proper stud spacing, that everything is nailed properly, treated wood is only wood touching concrete/masonry, studs have to be at least 1/4” away from foundation walls (unless treated studs are being used or you have installed rigid foam to foundation walls) and the most frequently tagged item of fire stopping.
It won't be a problem. I always frame basement walls short so I can raise them. Coupla shims and you're good to go.
Thanks all. Appreciate the support