How to attach wall on top of french drain in basement?
I am in the process of finishing my basement and had an interior french drain system installed. I now want to start putting walls up but am unsure how to attach them on top of the french drain. I believe the cement is only around 1.5 to 2 inches thick on top of the french drain and I fear cracking the cement or damaging something.
How should I attach the studs / wall frame on top of my french drain? Can I really just shoot nails into the cement over the french drain or is there something else I should do to prevent damaging it? Is there perhaps a better way to secure the wall?
Question from user Michael at stackexchange
Answer:
Use construction adhesive and the occasional drilled fastener, such as concrete screws or plastic plug nails. .
Answer from user isherwood at stackexchange
I am in the process of finishing my basement and had an interior french drain system installed. I now want to start putting walls up but am unsure how to attach them on top of the french drain. I believe the cement is only around 1.5 to 2 inches thick on top of the french drain and I fear cracking the cement or damaging something.
How should I attach the studs / wall frame on top of my french drain? Can I really just shoot nails into the cement over the french drain or is there something else I should do to prevent damaging it? Is there perhaps a better way to secure the wall?
Question from user Michael at stackexchange
Answer:
Use construction adhesive and the occasional drilled fastener, such as concrete screws or plastic plug nails. .
Answer from user isherwood at stackexchange