A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 3
Assemble Sidewalls
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/2"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
4. Square wall frame.
Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be
the same when the wall is square
. Install (3) three full width siding panels. Install the
first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. The siding
should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Tip: Use a 3/4" trim board as a gauge. The
last panel will also extend past the wall frame. Install siding with 7d galv. nails. Space
nails 9" apart.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1. Position 2x4-68-1/2" 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'.
32-1/2" Tie Plate
32-1/2" Tie Plate
72" Tie Plate
LAP Edge
2. Install 44" wall studs between the 2x4 plates. Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers.
3. Install (2) two 32-1/2" and one 72" long 2x6 as tie plates across the top of the wall frame.
A B
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Beyond Frame
Double Studs
5. Repeat to assemble another sidewall.
