22.
When all walls are attached together, check alignment with the floor.
Bottom of wall frames should sit flush with outside of floor framing, with siding
overhanging by approximately 1/2”. Confirm 66 1/2” wide door opening at
bottom. When positioned correctly, fasten Bottom Wall Plates to floor using
4 - 2 1/2” Screws
per wall panel.
Hardware
2 1/2” Screws
x 36 total
23.
Position
Side Top Plates
(one side only)
on top of wall studs so they are flush on the inside.
There are 3 Side Top Plate pieces per side (2 angle cut on one end and one straight cut - both ends).
Together, the Plates should be centered evenly on the wall left to right. Attach by screwing down into
top wall framing with
3 - 2” Screws
per Plate.
Parts (Steps 23 - 24)
Side Wall Top Plates
- 4 Angle Cut End, 2 Straight Cut
(3/4” x 2 1/2” x 32”)
x 6
Front & Rear Wall Top Plates
- Angle Cut Edge
(3/4” x 2 1/2” x 65 3/4”)
x 4
Hardware (Steps 23 - 24)
2” Screws
x 34 total
159 7/8”
159 7/8”
Angle
screws into perimeter
Floor Joists.
Pilot Hole
first.
66 1/2”
Advice:
Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters, take time to confirm your walls are level, square and
plumb. Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner-to-corner. This should be approximately 159 7/8”.
More importantly, if measurements are not within 1/4”, your walls are not square. Adjusting now will make it
easier to install roof section
.
Optional
- Caulking
seams will help prevent
moisture from entering
your shed.
Caulking
not included in kit.
