72" Wall Plate
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2x4-72" Wall Studs
Step 1
Assemble 12' Long Back wall
2.
Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Use 10d sinkers, two (2)
nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together with 10d sinkers.
3.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same
when the wall is square.
4.
Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush the end of the wall and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate. Use 8d galv. nails spaced 8" apart.
5.
Install (2) two more siding panels.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1.
Gather (4) four 2x4-72" boards and position together then indicate with 'X' marks, where the
wall studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with 'the letters A' and 'B'.
72" Bottom Plate
LAP
A
B
Flush
Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s.
72" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
