So I have a cinder block block that is about 4 feet high.in which I will be putting a framed 8' wall. I will be using a 2×6 sill plate PT. How much space do I leave for the sheathing. It's an exterior wall. Also once the sill.plate is down, can I put.my studs on it or so I need an additional plate.
Sill plate on an 8 inch wide cinder block wall
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Best Answer
It's recommended (and possibly required by building code) to add a sill seal below your sill plate. These are usually inexpensive rolls of foam, and serve to protect the sill plate from rot. The sill plate also needs to be properly anchored to the foundation, generally every 4ft is required. As far as a second sill plate, this isn't required.