shed construction
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SHED CONSTRUCTION. A Visual Guide. Begin with an 8-1/2” x 6” Slab Foundation. C.A.D. Example. Use a Wall Jig To Create 3” Tall Walls. Glue the Back Wall on First. Build one Side Wall. Build and Install the Other Side Wall. Carefully Build the Front Wall. Label the Following Parts. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SHED CONSTRUCTIONA Visual Guide
C.A.D. Example
Obtain a Slab Foundation
Glue the Back Wall on First
Your foundation may be a different size than the one shown.
Attach One Side Wall
Install the Other Side Wall
Make sure BOTH side walls are either inside or outside the front and back walls.
Use Tape to Hold the Walls Straight
Apply a second layer of studs to the top of the walls.This is called a DOUBLE TOP PLATE.They should overlap at the corners to hold walls together.
Cut Front Siding Material
Use the front wall as a template to trace windows and door openings
Attach Siding to Front Wall.
Trim as necessary
Build Two Door Frames
Hinge the doors with tape
Attach siding to exterior door frames
Trim Windows and Doors
Use a thin Sharpie marker to draw panes on a small square ofclear plastic and glue to the inside of each window.
Half a staple door handle
A pin or tackwould beeven better!
Exterior Siding on the Sides
• Install exterior siding on both the left and right sides.
Finished Front
Add two trim pieces to hide the gap between front and side wall
Label the Following Parts(On the INSIDE of the front wall with small white paper strips)
Header
Rough Sill
Double Top Plate
King Stud
Cripple Stud
Trimm
er Stud
Sole Plate
Parts of a Wall
Finished Labels
Back Wall Looking In