Pre-Cut
Wall Studs
2.
Mark a 'C' anywhere left of first stud mark. This is referenced in a later step.
3.
Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail top plate to studs using
(2) two 10d sinkers per stud. Nail bottom plate to studs using (2) two 16d galv. nails per stud.
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
C
X
X
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3.
Repeat to assemble (3) three more 116-1/2" long wall frames.
4.
Set frames aside.
The length of pre-cut studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93"
depending on your locality.
Step 1
Assemble Sidewalls
99" Long 2x8
116-1/2" Treated
Bottom Plate
1.
Cut (2) two 2x4-10' (one will be treated) to a length of 116-1/2". Position the boards together
and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
24"
19-3/4"
116-1/2"
Wall Plates
24"
Step 2
Assemble Door Header
1.
Locate (2) two 2x8-10' boards. Cut these boards
to a length of 99".
2.
Assemble the door header using 2x8 boards
and (2) two 7-1/4" x 48" OSB filler included
in our kit. Apply wood glue to both sides of of
OSB. Position OSB fillers 1-1/2" from either
end of 2x8s. Nail together with (12) twelve
10d sinkers spaced evenly on each side.
OSB Filler
1-1/2" From End
Do not discard any material until construction is complete, including short 2x4 blocks.
116-1/2" Top Plate