Removable basement walls

[bthornto]

I've been meaning to do this for a while. 2 pieces of 1/2" angle aluminum along the bottom and 2 pieces of 1" angle aluminum along the top. The aluminum is installed back to back to form a channel as thick as the osb and carpet.

They panels did need to be cut down about 1/2" in height each to create enough remove to slide up and pass the lower aluminum. After pulling back the carpet and cutting the panel, they did need to be resprayed with some 77.

To remove the panels, lift them up and swing the bottom out.



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[Oregon_Camper]

Genius....pure genius!!

...now, where did you get the angle aluminum? Lowes? Home Depot? I am SOOOOO doing this!!!!

 

[danemayer]

If you can find the right width, C-channel will do the job with a single piece.

 

[bthornto]

Home Depot. I went hoping for the C channel, even bought some but ended up returning it.

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[pegmikef]

Nice clean job.

 

[jimpav]

Not that we need to get back there every day, but wouldn't it be nice to have the OEMs add this at the factory??? Those screws seem to never go back in the same place once you remove them

 

[bthornto]

Now that the walls are stable.... We finally have a place for the TV.

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[NP_Chief]

Nice!

 

[Nabo]

Where the "like" button??? Nice work

 

[carl.swoyer]

I've been meaning to do this for a while. 2 pieces of 1/2" angle aluminum along the bottom and 2 pieces of 1" angle aluminum along the top. The aluminum is installed back to back to form a channel as thick as the osb and carpet.

They panels did need to be cut down about 1/2" in height each to create enough remove to slide up and pass the lower aluminum. After pulling back the carpet and cutting the panel, they did need to be resprayed with some 77.

To remove the panels, lift them up and swing the bottom out.

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Nice work
Was that the original wall location or did you move it back some during the process

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[bthornto]

Pretty much the original, with the exception of the last panel with the outlet, it ended up moving back about an inch, just to keep it in line with the others.

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[Jv75353]

If you can find the right width, C-channel will do the job with a single piece.

Check with Grainger, they supply many different industries and have a good selection of sizes. If your lucky they may have a store near you. Another source would be McMaster Carr.

 

['Lil Guy']

I hate this forum.lol Now I have t do another mod. Like the idea. Really clean mod to secure the basement walls. Off to Tractor supply to buy the angle.