Stud Spacing
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Step 2
Assemble (2) Two 8' Frames w/ Window Openings
5.
Repeat to build another 96" long wall frame.
6.
Set frames aside.
Treated Bottom Plate
1.
Cut, if necessary, (2) two 2x4-8' (one will be treated) to a length of 96". Position the
boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
96"Top Wall Plate
96" Treated Bottom Plate
24"
23-1/4"
26"
2.
Install (5) five pre-cut wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail the
treated bottom plate to each wall stud with (2) two 16d galvanized deck nails.
Use (2) two 10d coated sinker nails per stud to secure the top plate.
Pre-cut 2x4
Wall Studs
3.
Cut, from a pre-cut wall stud, (2) two 2x4 to a length of 24-1/2". Save the cutoffs.
4.
Position the 24-1/2" boards at the heights indicated above. Nail these 2x4s between the wall studs
to create a window opening. Use 10d sinkers.
36"
42"
