Step 8
Install Wall Frames & 2x4 Tie Plates
2.
Erect the 13'-5" long wall frame without
door opening on the end of the floor and
butted to 8' wall frame. Secure frames
together using (4) four 10d sinkers.
13'-5" Wall Frame
5.
Erect all remaining frames. Nail frames to the floor using 16d galv. nails (or concrete anchor
bolts, not included) 24" on center. Do not nail 2x4s to floor in door openings.
The 13'-5" long wall frames are positioned between 8' side walls.
4.
Install 8' long wall frame with window opening.
Brace center frames with pre-cut studs.
13' - 5" Wall Frame
1.
Erect a 8' long wall frame on the back side of the floor. .IMPORTANT make sure frames are
square and plumb.
3.
Butt a 12' long wall frame to 8' frame.
Secure together using (8) eight 10d sinkers
(stagger nails on each side of the studs).
8' Long 2x4
Cut to Fit
6.
Cut if necessary 14' long 2x4s and install as tie plates on both end 14' walls. Use 10d sinkers
space 16" apart to secure tie plates.
14' Long 2x4
Tie Plate
7.
Install (2) two 2x4-10' boards on back wall frames. Butt these against the 14' long tie plate on
end wall without door. Cut a 2x4-8' board to finish. Use 10d sinkers. Repeat on front wall.
12' Wall Frame
10' Long 2x4
10' Long 2x4
8' Wall Frame
