Drawings Shows 12' Long Sidewall
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24"
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24"
5. For a 10' long building, install the half siding panel that
has the 'Tongue Edge' edge. Place with the cut edge
extending 3-1/2" past wall frame.
For other lengths, install a full width siding panel with
the "LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame as
shown below. Use 8d galv. nails spaced 9" apart.
Siding Extends Above Wall
Step 1
Assemble Back Wall
2x4-72" Wall Studs
3. Install 72" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks. Nail together using
(2) two 10d sinkers on each end of the stud.
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Frame
2x4 Bottom Plate
IMPORTANT
: Install all siding extending
3/4" below the bottom plate. Tip: Use a 3/4"
trim board as a gauge.
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
6. Set aside remaining siding for the front wall.
1. Depending on your building length, cut (2) two 2x4 boards to the length shown below.
8' Shed - 89" long 10' Shed - 113" long 12' Shed - 137" long 16' Shed - 185" long
2. Position the 2x4s together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
4. Square wall frame. Cut siding to 78" in length. See below for number of pieces to cut.
Note: If assembling a 10' shed cut one panel in half along the length.
Building length:
8' - 4 pcs.
10' - 5 pcs
12' - 6 pcs
16' - 8 pcs
