First, an outlet is added to the wall behind the future location of the aquarium. After the switch is turned off, a hole is cut in the seat to allow access to both walls. The wall is measured and marked for placement of the new outlet, then a spiral saw is used to cut the drywall.
The non-metal building electrical wire or cable is fished through the opening, cut, and pulled through the new electrical box.
The cable is tightened and the cables are pulled. The output is attaching; First, the green wire is connected to ground, the black wire is connected to the brass terminal, and the white is attached to the silver.
The exit is assured. The non-metallic sheathed cable is pulled through the existing box, the cables are connected and the power is turned back on before the outlet is tested.
For this or any other type of electrical project, it is recommended that anyone doing their own work contact a professional if they are inexperienced in electrical work.
The trim is removed from the window seat ledge. The depth of the top, plus the width of the drywall, is measured and marked with a chalk line.
A circular saw is used to begin the lip removal, before a reciprocating saw finishes the job.
To start framing the wall (Image 1), first add a bottom plate, minus 1/2" for drywall.
Measure the end piece, which will go from the end of the ledge in this case, and back to the outside wall, minus 1/2" for the drywall.
Install the first stud against the wall next to the door frame. Use a level to make sure it's plumb.
Install the top plates at an angle to the ceiling (Image 2). Insert 4" bolts into pre-drilled 2 x 4's and insert into roof holes. Tighten bolts.
Cut the rivets for the walls. The tops of the first two are cut at an angle and to different lengths than the others. The rest of the studs should be roughly the same length.
Install the cove (essentially a 2 x 6 brace) on the exterior wall. Use the studs below to strengthen and support the cleat.
To secure the front gussets, add the bolts and nail in place (Image 3). Add 2 x 6 joists spanning the braces (Image 4), then cover the joists with a 3/4" plywood shelf (Image 5) to support the tank.
Install a header board over the frame and add a vertical stud in the middle to anchor the drywall to be added later.
Lastly, install the studs and a backing plate for the shelving area.
To begin adding drywall, begin installing at the end of the new wall section. Lay the first piece along the front surface and attach it to the studs (Image 1).
Use a spiral cut saw to remove areas for the shelving and tank (Image 2).
Install the piece of drywall cut to fit the angled portion of the ceiling (only if necessary for your project, which may not have an angled ceiling).
Finally, install the corner bead (Image 3).
