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72" Wall
Studs
Step 5
Apply Siding to Left Front Wall Frame
1.
Select one of the wall frames from Step 4. Position frame with the header support on the right.
Install a full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge' flush with the end of the wall frame.
2.
Install a 9-3/4" wide siding panel with a 'LAP' edge. The cut edge should be flush with header
support.
If installing windows you can cut the opening
now. Instruction are in the window box.
Step 4
Assemble (2) Two Front Wall Frames
1.
Cut (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4s to 56-1/4". Position
them together and indicate with 'X' marks where
studs will be located.
56-1/4" Wall Plate
56-1/4" Wall Plate
Make (2) Two Frames
71-1/2" Header Support
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4
Below Plate
36"
2.
Install (4) four 72" wall studs between the wall plates.
3.
Locate (1) one 2x4-72" and cut to 71-1/2". Install as a
header support on right side as shown and flush with
bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
4.
Locate (2) two 2x4-72" boards and cut each to 56-1/4".
5.
Repeat steps 2-3 to assemble another wall frame.
56-1/4" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
LAP Edge
Cut Edge
Header Support
