Measure the wall stud height in three or four spots and cut the studs to the shortest dimension using a portable circular saw.
How to fur out a concrete wall.
Measure the span between the joists.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Clear the holes of all debris.
Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern.
Cut away the ceiling sheathing or drywall if present to reveal the ceiling from the concrete wall back to the next joist.
Tapcon concrete screw installation.
Use chalk to draw the lines and a straight edge as a guide.
If the block wall is relatively plumb you can use 2x2 or 2x3 wood furring strips.
Using a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter in use.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
Cut 2 by 4 blocks to fit between.
Align each stud with the 16 inch on center marks made earlier.
Now repeat this process at the top of the wall.
Equip yourself with a tape measure and spread it cross the bottom of the wall your about to furr out.
With a pencil or a marker draw vertically lines from.
Step 2 place the first furring strip over a vertical line.
Make exact measurements ensure secure wall covering.
Assemble the wall frame.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Personally i use tapcon brand screws to hold the strips.