Hello everyone,
I seem to recall reading somewhere about studs that can be tensioned between the ceiling and floor to build a room without damaging the floor and ceiling with screwed-in studs. After a few years, when you want to remove the room again, it can be easily done by dismantling the walls and snapping the studs loose.
Is this a concept someone recognizes and can tip me off about where to read more? Like a supplier's website. Has anyone built with this technique and can share their experiences?
Thanks
Stefan
I seem to recall reading somewhere about studs that can be tensioned between the ceiling and floor to build a room without damaging the floor and ceiling with screwed-in studs. After a few years, when you want to remove the room again, it can be easily done by dismantling the walls and snapping the studs loose.
Is this a concept someone recognizes and can tip me off about where to read more? Like a supplier's website. Has anyone built with this technique and can share their experiences?
Thanks
Stefan
If you have a ceiling and floor that can withstand pressure, then it's just a matter of building with studs that are a bit too long so that you have to press them into place between the ceiling and floor stud. If you can then position at least one side against a wall, you can screw that stud into the wall. I guess it would be easiest to clamp the wooden stud as it feels more stable before the drywall is in place.
Incidentally, I lived in an apartment many years ago where almost all the walls could be moved because they were pressed between the ceiling and floor with screws up towards the ceiling.
Incidentally, I lived in an apartment many years ago where almost all the walls could be moved because they were pressed between the ceiling and floor with screws up towards the ceiling.