71-1/2" Header Support
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7. Butt a 24" frame to the the 80-1/4" frame opposite the header support. Secure with 10d sinkers.
8.
Repeat to extend second 80-1/4" frame.
Step 5
Assemble (2) Two Front Wall Frames
1.
Locate (2) two 80-1/4" long boards. Position
boards together and indicate with 'X' marks
where the wall studs will be located.
2.
Install (5) five 72" wall studs between the
80-1/4" wall plates.
3.
Locate (1) one 72" long 2x4 and cut to a
length of 71-1/2". Install as a header support
on the wall frame flush with bottom plate.
Use 10d sinkers.
4.
Repeat steps to assemble another wall frame.
80-1/4" Wall Plate
80-1/4" Wall Plate
72" Wall
Studs
Make (2) Two Frames
80-1/4" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
24"
5.
Locate (2) two 24" long 2x4s. Install (2) two 72" wall studs between
the 24" boards. One at either end.
6.
Repeat to assemble another 24" frame.
Header
Support
80-1/4" Wall Plate
24" Wall Frame
