Greetings,
I have a sheetrocked attic in which I would like to install a knee wall. I am using steel studs. What is the proper procedure to eliminate the triangular space about the top metal track? Normally I would just attach the studs to the rafters but the drywall is in the way and I would prefer not to disturb it.
You could cut the top ends of the studs to match the angle of the ceiling and bend the 2 flanges on the track to match if you're using the light duty steel.
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Yep - Or you could add a filler at the top edge.
Thank you all. There are many options ... but is one way more correct / more professional than the others?
Thanks
The trick, IMO, is after you get a good connection with your drywall to get a nice finished edge with your joint compound. The angle is not 90deg. There is a tool that will give you a nice radius edge. Called "the bat knife" on this site. See
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Or a ledger board/strip to attach to.
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Make like the pro's. Just drywall over the gap and let the tapers fix up the mess.
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