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Old 09-15-2011, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by aljetmet View Post
So how is the sheet rock screwed into the wall? Through a 1X3 which is 3/4 inch thick into foam so that the sheet rock screw does not hit the concrete block? Please tell me I'm missing something. Thanks!
The furring strip (wood board) is secured to the concrete with a tapcon screw (masonry screw) and installed every 24 inch's on center. Then the foam is cut and installed between the furring strips, then the drywall is screwed to the furring strips to support and hold the drywall.