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step 2Gambrel storage shed sidewalls

[material/cut list] [step 1 Foundation] [step2 Sidewalls] [step 3 Roof frame] [step 4 Front wall and door] [Step 5 Back wall and roof decking] [step 6 Trim] [step 7 Shingles and paint]

 

Material for 8x8 gambrel storage shed side wall

  • 4- 2x4- 8 feet for the side wall bands

  • 10- 2x4- 43 inches for the wall studs

  • 4- 4x4 feet 5/8" T1-11 exterior siding for the end walls


shed side wall material

 

 

 

 

Frame the side wall

Measure, mark, and cut your material for the side wall.

 

Frame the side wall. Layout the bottom and top 2x4 by 8 feet plate, The 2x4 43 inch wall studs will be spaced 24 inches apart. Nail through the plates and into the wall studs.


4x4 feet 1/2 inch siding

 

 

 

 

Nail the siding to the wall frame

Install the 4x4 feet 5/8 inch T1-11 exterior siding while the wall frame is still on the floor.

 

Nail the siding to the wall frame.


The bottom of the siding will hang 2 inches past the bottom plate.
The top of the siding will be flush with the top plate

The bottom of the siding will hang 2 inches past the bottom plate.

 

The top of the siding will be flush with the top plate.


A temporary 2x4 brace can be used while you nail the wall up

 

 

 

 

shed side wall

Once the siding has been nailed to the wall frame, raise the wall. A temporary 2x4 brace can be used while you nail the wall up.

Nail 12d nails on the inside bottom plate, and into the floor decking.

 

Build and raise the other side the same way. The next step will be the roof rafters.

 

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