80-1/4” Wall Studs
68-1/2" Wall Plate
Step 7
Assemble Back Wall
1.
Position (4) four 2x4x68-1/2" boards 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'.
2.
Install (8) eight 80-1/4" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where
the plates meet. Use (2) two 10d sinkers at each end of stud. Nail wall sections together using
10d sinkers.
A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
A
B
3.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
4. Install the 1st siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. The
bottom will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Tip: Use 3/4" trim board as a gauge.
5. Install the other siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge
A B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
