Step 5
Set Wall Panels
1.
Erect back wall and side walls. IMPORTANT: Install the side walls with the 'C' marks oriented
against the back and front wall panels. Secure walls together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d
sinkers per corner. Brace side walls with pre-cut wall studs to hold walls secure and plumb.
2.
Cut a siding panel in half lengthways. Select the panel with the 'tongue' edge. Install this panel
at the back corner with the cut edge flush with the siding on the back wall and flush with top
plate. Nail siding to back wall and all 2x4s using 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart
3.
Install (5) five more siding panels. Last panel will extend 3-1/2" past wall to receive front wall
panel.
4.
Start at back wall and apply siding to opposite wall.
5.
Erect front wall panel and secure corners with 10d sinkers. Nail siding to front wall.
6.
Cut and remove bottom 2x4 from door opening.
7.
Nail walls to floor through bottom plate. Space 16d galv. nails 24" apart.
Back Wall
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
24" Wide
Panel
End Marked 'C'
End Marked 'C'
End Marked 'C'