Details for bottom plate to slab
Hope everyone enjoys the memorial day weekend. I’m framing tomorrow in a basement and want to double check the details. I’m attaching PT 2×4 to slab for bottom plate. I saw something called FoamSealR at the box store.https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FoamSealR-3-1-2-in-x-50-ft-Multi-Use-Ridged-Sill-Plate-Gasket-1FS/202084452
Do I place this underneath the PT bottom plate for extra protection and against foundation walls that come in contact to PT wood? Before tapconning my bottom plate in, do I use construction adhesive to attach bottom plate to concrete or does the adhesive cause mold and rot underneath the bottom plate? How are you suppose to attach the sill gasket to wood or concrete?
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You can use sill sealer as a capillary break between the concrete/masonry and the PT wood. It is not required but it will help to reduce wicking from minor water events. Cheap insurance. You don't need any construction adhesive or other products under the sill plate, and you don't need to fasten the gasket in place. The tapcons and the weight of the wall will hold it in place once you're done. Drill pilot holes in the sill plate, use them to transfer the Tapcon holes to the slab, lay the gasket in place and poke the Tapcons right through the gasket while installing.
Hammer,
The sill-seal is there to stop moisture moving through capillary action up into the plate and framing above. You staple the sill-seal to the underside of the plate. There is no point in using adhesive if you are using sill-seal.