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    Jul 6, 2012, 09:37 AM
    How to convert sub walls into whole walls
    I have a game room on the 2nd level of my home. I need to convert it into a room. How do I go about making the sub wall into a complete wall?
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    Jul 9, 2012, 06:00 AM
    Welcome Mandi,
    U can add to the sub wall(knee wall) to bring it to ceiling. If there is a cap(shelf) on top of knee wall, u will have to remove it. Use the same size studs for the new section of wall. If the wall is not to long and u have help, u can frame wall on floor and lift into position. Easier then building in place.

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    Jul 9, 2012, 09:04 AM
    Since this isn't a bearing wall, you can do as Chuck says. Stick build a wall from the same size lumber as the existing wall, set it on the knee wall, nail or screw together and the drywall or panel.
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