metal studs

[skribi]

I plan to frame a wall in the basement area (mostly above ground) with metal studs and make the wall ventilated. I intended for the wall not to go all the way up/down so that air can circulate freely behind it. I have knocked off all the plaster from the wall since it partially came off due to lime deposits (lightweight concrete siporex).

Question: Can the studs be attached directly to the wall and is there any smart way to attach the metal studs so they are level/plumb when the wall is not completely even?

Is such a construction possible or must there be a stud on the floor and ceiling? It's a laundry room so the requirement for the finish isn't too high, but it must be possible to attach the sheets straight.

 

[barajag]

If you only need a wall to cover the existing wall without any other requirements, follow the existing wall with the passport; the point that is "furthest in" the house is your guideline. Attach a floor plate about ten/twenty millimeters further into the house and level up with a standing stud, then attach the top plate to the ceiling. Then you'll have two tracks you can frame however you want. Note: don't forget the angle and measurement against the opposite wall.

Hope this helped a little.

/ Just me.