shed construction

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