8.
Repeat steps to assemble another sidewall.
A
A
C
C
X
X
X
X
B
B
X
X
23-1/4"
48" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1.
Gather (4) four 2x4s that were removed from the shipping pallets and cut them to 48".
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
2.
Position 68-1/2", 48", and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together
and mark where the wall studs will be located. Mark the
ends that will butt together with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
3.
Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
Assemble frames and nail together with 10d sinkers.
4.
Install a 48" and (2) two 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards as tie
plates over the top plate. The 2x6s will extend 3-1/2" beyond
the end of the wall frame.
Step 7
Assemble Sidewalls - 16' Building Length
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
5.
Square wall frame. Locate (4) four 75-3/4" long siding panels. Install the first siding
panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
6.
Install (2) two full width siding panel in the center.
7.
Cut the last siding panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the last
wall stud. Tip; it will be easier to handle this wall if you
install the last siding panel after the walls are set.
B
A
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
48" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2"
C
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate