35" Wd. Sill
Step 7
Build Front Walls with Window Opening
1.
Cut (2) two treated 2x4-8' and (2) two untreated 2x4-8' to a length of 92-1/2".
2.
Install pre-cut studs, colored gray in drawing below, between the top and bottom plates using
16d galvanized nails for the treated bottom plate and 16d coated sinkers for the top plate.
3.
Assemble 2x4 window headers using 2x4 pre-cut studs and OSB filler strips. Headers should
be 3" longer than the rough opening width.
4.
Cut pre-cut wall studs to frame in the window openings using 10d coated sinker nails.
92-1/2" Untreated Wall Plate
92-1/2" Treated
Wall Plate
19-3/4"
35" 2x4 Header
37" Wall
Studs
24"
The instructions below shows how to assemble a wall for
a 32" x 41" Jeld-Wen
(V-2500 Series) single hung window. Adjust the opening size and corresponding
changes to the window header and framing around the window opening.
41" 2x4
Jacks
35" Wd. Sill
35" Wd. Sill
33"
47-1/4 to stud"
37" Wall
Studs
37" Wall
Studs
35" 2x4 Header
35" 2x4 Header
41" 2x4
Jacks
41" 2x4
Jacks
