A
A
B
B
2.
Install 52-1/2" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where the
plates meet. Use 10d sinkers. Nail wall frames together.
3.
Install a 83-1/2" long 2x4 in the center of the wall frame. Square wall frame.
4.
Cut a 52-1/2" long 2x4 in half and install on each end of the wall frame.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If you are constructing a 10' long building, go to Step 7.
6.
Install the siding panels. The siding should extend
3-3/4" beyond the wall frame and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
Step 6
Build Back Wall For 12' Building
5.
Cut (3) three siding panels to a length of 59-3/4". Save the cutoffs.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
1.
Position (4) four 68" long 2x4s together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs
will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A' and 'B'.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
68" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/4"
68" Wall Plate
83-1/2" Tie Plate
68" Bottom Plate
A
B
A
B
Siding Extends 3-3/4"
Beyond Frame
Siding will extend 2"
above the top plate.
