17-1/2" Blocks
Back Wall
Shelf on
End Wall
2x6 Joist Header
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2x6-6' Joist
Step 19
Install End Wall Trim
IMPORTANT: End Wall Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables!
3.
Cut 96" long 1x4 trim boards to
length and install as corner trim to
the end walls. Install trim flush
with the siding on the front and
back walls. Use 8d galvanized
nails, double row, spaced 16" apart.
4.
Repeat to install trim boards to the
other end wall panel.
1.
Cut a 2x6-12' in half. Install one of the 6' boards between the loft floor and the ledge on the
end wall. Cut and install (2) two 17-1/2" long 2x4 blocks between this 2x6 and joist header.
2.
Select the 4'x6' sheathing panel from Step 17. Cut this panel in half creating (2) two 2'x6'
panels. Install one over the loft shelf using 7d coated sinkers.
3.
Install another ledge on the front of the building.
Step 18
Install Loft Shelf on 12' Back Wall
End
Wall
Front
Wall
Filler
Flush
1x4-72" Trim Boards
1x4 Corner Trim
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1.
Tack 2-1/2" x 48-3/4" filler strips on both 12' end walls, flush with the loft flooring using 6d
common nails spaced 24" apart.
2.
Install (2) two 72" long 1x4 white pine trim boards flush with the top of the loft flooring. The
trim will not be flush with the siding on the front and back walls. Use 8d galvanized box nails,
double row, spaced 16" apart nails.