Beam
2x4 Tie Plate
5.
Tongue and groove flooring does not cover 48" width. Install a 1x4-8' white pine board
filler after the last row of flooring. Cut flush with siding.
Step 9
Install Loft Floor
2x8 Joist Header
2x8 Floor Joist
1.
Install 10' long 2x4 tie plates
on sidewalls. Use 16d sinkers
to secure tie plates.
If you are installing the optional stair kit, install joist header and floor joist
at the front of the building. Refer to the stair instructions to install the floor
joist at the rear of the building.
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2.
Install the 2x8 boards, from Step 8, on the front and back walls, flush with the top of the tie
plates. Secure the 2x8s to the wall plates and wall studs with 16d nails. Important: Nail 2x8
to each wall stud using (4) four 16d sinker nails in each wall stud.
3.
Cut and install 2x8 floor joists between the 2x8 joist header and beam. You will need to install
joist hangers on the opposite side of the beam.
4.
Install 3/4" flooring. Start at the front wall with the 'Tongue' edge flush with the siding. Secure
flooring with 8d spiral deck nail.
16' Back Wall