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Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1.
Position 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall
studs will be located.
72" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
72" Bottom Plate
2.
Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
LAP
Step 5
Assemble 12' Back Wall
3.
Square wall frame.
4.
Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush with the end of the wall
and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5.
Install (2) two more siding panels.