A
A
C
C
X
X
X
X
B
B
X
X
23-1/4"
48" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 9
Assemble Back Wall
1.
Position 68-1/2", 48", and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and mark where the wall
studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
B
A
2.
Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
Assemble frames and nail together with 10d sinkers.
3.
Install a 48" and (2) two 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards as tie
plates over the top plate. The 2x6s will extend 3-1/2"
beyond the end of the wall frame.
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
48" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2"
Siding Extends Below Plate
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
C
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
5.
Cut (4) four siding panels to a length of 75-3/4". Install the first siding panel with the
'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
6.
Install (2) two full width siding panel in the center.
7.
Cut and install a 45" wide siding panel. Siding will
extend 3-1/2" past the frame. Tip; it will be easier to
handle this wall if you install the last siding panel
after the walls are set.
4.
Square wall frame.
