Basement Bedroom

Hello, I am building a bedroom in my basement in south east Michigan. The building plans are approved and the permit has been issued. I am doing all of the work my self, but I think I have run into a couple issues. When I cut out the ceiling and wall where the new wall will go, there is a (I’m assuming) cold air return. The next issue is that the existing walls are 2x2s fastened to the concrete with the drywall attached to them. My questions are. Is it ok if I frame the wall around the cold air return? There will be a 5’7” gap where I can’t attach to a support in the ceiling. Will I have to remove the existing walls and build a new wall with 2x4s or can I make it work with the current 2x2s? Is the main issue with 2x2s r-value? I really appreciate any guidance you can provide. submitted by /u/FauxHumanSkeleton [link] [comments]

Apr 5, 2025 - 03:18

Hello,
I am building a bedroom in my basement in south east Michigan. The building plans are approved and the permit has been issued. I am doing all of the work my self, but I think I have run into a couple issues. When I cut out the ceiling and wall where the new wall will go, there is a (I’m assuming) cold air return. The next issue is that the existing walls are 2x2s fastened to the concrete with the drywall attached to them.

My questions are.

Is it ok if I frame the wall around the cold air return? There will be a 5’7” gap where I can’t attach to a support in the ceiling.

Will I have to remove the existing walls and build a new wall with 2x4s or can I make it work with the current 2x2s? Is the main issue with 2x2s r-value?

I really appreciate any guidance you can provide.

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