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How To Remodel Basements And Attics

Frame for partition AB

Following the suggestions presented in Chapter 7, Mr. Jones wisely decided to draw scaled sketches so that he could actually count, measure or lay out the amount of materials required (see Fig. 2).

The detail at A shows the three-member construction required at corner A.

Because Mr. Jones drew his sketches to scale (Fig. 1 is a tracing of the final plan view), it was possible for him to determine what the actual length of partition AB must be by measuring from A to B in Fig. 1. He found that the distance was 13 quarter inches, or 13 ft.

The detail at B shows the frame for the partition which Mr. Jones drew following the suggestions presented in Chapter 7. The 2 x 4-in. stock required amounts to 12 pieces, each 8 ft. long, and a total length of 26 ft. for the sill and plate. He put this in Table 1.

Peg-Board for partition AB

The detail at C in Fig. 2 shows that the Peg-Board area is 4 ft. x 13 ft. After studying the standard sizes of Peg-Board panels available, Mr. Jones found that one 4 x 16-ft. panel of Peg-Board could be used without much waste. He put this in Table 1. Note: The 3 x 4-ft. piece of left over Peg-Board need not be wasted. It can be used above the workbench for hanging tools.

Hardboard for partition AB

The detail at C in Fig. 2 shows that the hardboard area is 4 ft. x 13 ft. After studying the standard sizes of hardboard sheets available, Mr. Jones decided that two 4 x 8-ft. sheets could be used with the least waste. He put this in Table 1.