Question: how to frame a new interior wall to a cathedral ceiling

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jgdservices

Discussion Starter · Oct 13, 2009

Hello Pros,

I have a framing question. I have a little job where I will need to build 2 walls within a finished home to divide a room. I have done some framing but its not my specialty. the existing walls are 8' but the ceiling is not flat but rather a 12' cathedral style. I need to build these two walls to connect each other on the corner and I will be framing a rough opening for a door but the question is I know how to build the wall no problems if it were 8' with flat ceilings but in this case its not that way so what should I do for the gap between the 8' top of the wall and the ceiling at 12' how is this framed so I can make the room look good?

Thanks.

JGD

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jgdservices

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 13, 2009

Clarification

This wall will line up between two rafters. I guess if it were easier I could adjust its build location to ensure it lines up with something to nail the top plate to. So the easiest way would be to bevel the top plates and use longer studs while bevel cutting each stud top based on the angle of the top plate traveling up the ceiling? Someone mentioned not building this wall tight to the ceiling why is this? Also, what would you do then with the gap/seam between the wall top and ceiling, I will be using drywall after the framing is done. I appreciate your assistance it is very helpful and informative. I reallyt value your opinions.

JGD

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jgdservices

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 13, 2009

Thank You

Thank you for the help. I have a better insight now on what I need to do. If anyone else has anything to add the knowledge would be greatly appreciated. I do apologize to Willie T if I offended you with my comment on "someone" I had so many windows open at the time and was multitasking that I just wrote someone as a generic. I am sorry if that bothered you and I really appreciate your assistance.

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