Using Furring Strips to Attach Drywall to Block Walls

In order to install new electrical and drywall on block walls we installed wood furring strips to the concrete. Now bear in mind we are in the desert. If you are in a wet climate or in a basement please install a vapor barrier before adding the furring strips. It is also Code in most places in basements and in some houses so check your codes! Insulation is also a good idea if your in a cold climate!

[failurecommunicateu]

Best "how to" video on YouTube! It doesn't even matter how the project turns out...the way you are involving the kids will last them a lifetime! Bravo.

[bamabama]

Nice to see a dad showing his daughters how to work power tools and and learn how to do stuff like that

[outlaw]

I really love you got the kids working and so they can appreciate the end result of the work completed. Got my subscription with the good work yall are doing thanks!

[keythecapricorn]

Thanks for showing your daughter helping. I immediately felt confident enough to take on this project!!

[TheAnetmusik]

I own a house in North Alabama. The exterior walls are cinderblock without exterior cladding. I always felt cold in the winter despite having a good hvac. The walls are freezing despite mild winters and very warm in the Summer. There is NO insulation between the cinderblocks and the sheetrock. The blocks and the airgap aren't enough to provide comfort. I'm slowly building up the frame, one room at a time, in order to have adequate rockwool and make it easier to cool and warm up.

Thank you for posting your video. It's great to see your family learn as you build your dream home!

[reginaldoppenheimer]

Very cool. I live in a cinder block house as well and am contemplating doing this.

[skG]

Yes, that's the way kids learn and DIY later in life... Love it! Subscribed...

[jwalk]

That is how my old house was built. I am having issues with moisture. If anything is touching the outside wall, it traps moisture. If my closet has clothes touching the outside wall, the clothes become wet.

[Maxkil]

fun, fun. Good job! So great that you have your helpers!

[Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

I just bought a home that had wood paneling. After doing other repairs, i found out theres nothing but cinderblock behind the paneling. Which sucks. But this should help me get a idea of what i have to do. Thanks.

[CapsVODS]

thank you so much!!! I am starting my architect studies, and this video was perfect, love it so much

[mahyar]

Do you need vapour barrier between the bottom plate and concrete because of moisture? Or just use a pressure treated bottom plate instead? Also I think another viable option would be to have 2x4 strapping that is not touching the wall and have a bit of gap so you can pack it with more insulation since it’s not load bearing. Looks good though

[roses]

So I get you're in the desert so vapor barriers and insultation aren't totally necessary (I guess). What caught my eye was the CMU block wall looked like there are/were mortar joints the seemed cracked/open. If they are compromised, I assume you repaired them? Also, when anchoring furring strips, you probably discovered that they should be sunk into the wood. That makes the drywall seat on the strips more securely. Hope your progress is smooth!

[blipsmann]

Teaching your kids right. Great they’re helping you!!!

[chenglo]

Great seein kids learning. Id insulate and do closets. Might as well since ya did all that. but just my 0.02.

[mercedesaschenbrenner]

Awesome. Beautiful team work. Great job!!! I subscribed, I want to see the progress. 👍🏼

[Methodical]

Cool to get the young'ns involved.

[luanahaigood]

Foam insulation makes big difference in energy bill

[MIDERA]

Is it possible to just screw furring strips into the cinder blocks instead of into floor joists? We already have a ceiling in the room. Likely going to put up shiplap instead of drywall, but it’s a similar job.

Also - any idea on whether I would need a moisture barrier put up? (Minnesota)

[rickybobby]

Looks really good for hanging drywall. Did you use a foil insulation/vapor barrier like AA2 Masonry Wall Insulation? It provides some R value and you could do it yourself without any special tools.