A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.
Install a 45" wide siding panel last. The panel
will extend 3-1/2" past the wall frame.
Step 5
Assemble Sidewalls
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
3.
Square wall frame. Angle measurement is 153-1/2" Install (2) two full width siding panels.
Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the end of the wall
frame. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
Tip: Use a 3/4" trim board as a gauge.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
1.
Position 68-1/2" and 65-1/2" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall
studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A' and 'B'.
72" Wall Studs
LAP Edge
5.
Repeat step to assemble another sidewall panel.
2.
Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with 10d
sinkers. Nail both wall frames together.
A B
X
X
X
X
X
X
