As described in step 3 toenail all furring strips to the bottom plate to hold them in place.
Furring strips concrete wall.
Installing furring strips on a masonry wall reduces the number of holes punctured into the cinder block which weakens the block.
Apply liquid nails to the first furring strip position it on the chalk line and lined up with the wall holes.
Make exact measurements ensure.
The actual spacing is up to you.
Generally these strips are applied directly to the walls with concrete screws.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
If you are using a bottom and top plate for your wall then you should put them into position before you start to measure for the furring strips.
Before you start putting up the furring strips you will need to cut them all down to length.
Using a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter.
Clear the holes of all.
Tapcon concrete screw installation.
Excess holes will also allow water to seep through the cinder block walls.
Furring strips are long thin pieces of wood nailed to cinder blocks in order to support a finished wall.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
The strips will go on a 16 to 24 inches on center spacing.
Determine the desired position of the furring strips or 2x4s before drilling any holes.