Hello,
I have an old ugly wall that's made from a mix of materials, such as brick, mortar, plaster, etc. My idea is to build a framework on it and cover it with vertical panel boards, and perhaps have metal as a "cap"/top.
How is it when mixing materials? Since I plan to screw the framework directly into the wall, I thought about using pressure-treated wood for that. How is it to nail the panel boards into it then? This wall functions as a retaining wall, so there is earth/gravel/stone up to just below the top edge on the other side of the wall. Or am I way off base, and if so, what is the best approach?
Regards
I have an old ugly wall that's made from a mix of materials, such as brick, mortar, plaster, etc. My idea is to build a framework on it and cover it with vertical panel boards, and perhaps have metal as a "cap"/top.
How is it when mixing materials? Since I plan to screw the framework directly into the wall, I thought about using pressure-treated wood for that. How is it to nail the panel boards into it then? This wall functions as a retaining wall, so there is earth/gravel/stone up to just below the top edge on the other side of the wall. Or am I way off base, and if so, what is the best approach?
Regards
It works perfectly, you'll see. I would have done it like this:
1. Determine a reasonable cc measurement for the vertical studs. Drill and set a plug for the top screw on the first stud. Fasten the top screw on the first stud, but only loosely. Then align it vertically. Drill through the wood for the rest of the screws, just enough so that they mark the wall.
2. Pivot the stud away. Drill holes and set plugs in the wall where marked. Repeat for the rest of the studs.
3. Put up the horizontal studs.
4. Nail up the plank.
5. Suitable construction to support the sheet metal on top, depending on the profile you want on the sheet metal.
6. Attach the sheet metal.
With treated wood, this will last for decades. If you really want to go for extra credit, make sure to have spacers in between so that the studs remain somewhat dry.
1. Determine a reasonable cc measurement for the vertical studs. Drill and set a plug for the top screw on the first stud. Fasten the top screw on the first stud, but only loosely. Then align it vertically. Drill through the wood for the rest of the screws, just enough so that they mark the wall.
2. Pivot the stud away. Drill holes and set plugs in the wall where marked. Repeat for the rest of the studs.
3. Put up the horizontal studs.
4. Nail up the plank.
5. Suitable construction to support the sheet metal on top, depending on the profile you want on the sheet metal.
6. Attach the sheet metal.
With treated wood, this will last for decades. If you really want to go for extra credit, make sure to have spacers in between so that the studs remain somewhat dry.