3.
Repeat to assemble another 185" long wall frame.
4.
Set frames aside.
The length of pre-cut studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93"
depending the what part of the country you are located.
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Step 1
Assemble Sidewalls
2.
Install (9) nine pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail top plate to studs using
(2) two 10d sinkers per stud. Nail bottom plate to studs using (2) two 16d galv. nails per stud.
185" Treated
Bottom Plate
Do not discard any material until construction is complete, including short 2x4 blocks.
Pre-cut Wall
Studs
185" Top Plate
1.
Cut (2) two 2x4-16' (one will be treated) to a length of 185". Position the boards together
and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
24"
19-3/4"
185"
Wall Plates
24"
99" Long 2x8
Step 2
Assemble Door Header
1.
Locate (2) two 2x8-10' boards. Cut these boards
to a length of 99".
2.
Assemble the door header using 2x8 boards
and (2) two 7-1/4" x 48" OSB filler included
in our kit. Apply wood glue to both sides of of
OSB. Position OSB fillers 1-1/2" from either
end of 2x8s. Nail together with (12) twelve
10d sinkers spaced evenly on each side.
OSB Filler
1-1/2" From End
