6' Long Wall Plates
If you are constructing a 10' long building, go to Step 5.
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X
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X
14-1/2" Plate
70-1/2" Plate
71-1/2" Long 2x4
5. Measuring from the 'LAP' edge, cut the width of the 2nd siding panel to 27-1/2". The cut
edge should extend 3-1/2" past the side of the wall frame.
6. Cut the remaining siding panel so the cut edge will extend 3-1/2" past the right side.
27-1/2" Siding
Cut Edge
Cut Edge
LAP Edge
Step 4
Build 12' Front Wall Panel
1. Install (4) four 6' long wall studs between (2) two 70-1/2 long wall plates as shown below.
2. Locate (2) two of the 14-1/2" long 2x4's and install (2) two studs between them.
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X
24"
23-1/4"
If you are installing the optional
window you
can cut the
opening no
w.
3. Install 71-1/2" (Red End) long 2x4 boards on each side of the wall panels.
4. Square frames. Cut (2) siding panels to a length of 77". Install a siding panel on the
right side of the 6' wall panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the right end of the wall
frame. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
Siding Extends 3
-1/2" Past 2x4 S
tud
Siding will extend 1-1/4" above the top plate.
