1.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be
the same when the wall is square.
2.
Install a 36" long 2x6 board on the left end of the wall frame. The plate needs to extend
3-1/2" past the end of the wall frame. Use 10d sinkers.
3.
Install a 48" and 72" long 2x6 boards in the center of the wall frame. The last tie plate
will be installed later.
4.
Square wall frame. Install the first full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending
3-1/2" past the wall frame. Work from left to right. The siding will extend 3/4" below the
bottom plate Use 8d galv nails, spaced 12" apart.
Step 6
Install Siding on Left Sidewall
A
B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
72" Long Tie Plate
36" Long Tie Plate
A
B
LAP
Edge
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
5.
Install the three (3) more full width siding panels. Cut the
last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
2x6 Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Insure frame is
positioned as shown
48" Long Tie Plate
