Framing A Shed Wall With Window

Watch and learn about the entire process of framing a wall and installing a window.

Framing a shed wall with window.

Make sure you mark out where your doors and windows will go. With studs 16 on center framing shed walls to include windows and doors is pretty straight forward. Framing shed walls is straightforward. Frame a window header frame a window opening including th.

Build your header and attach it into place on both sides by nailing through the king studs. You want the frame portion inside king studs to be able to bear some load but the king studs will carry the bulk of the load. If there s open space above your door cut 2 4 pieces to fit as cripples and attach. Leave the bottom plate.

2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. Attach trimmers underneath the header by nailing through the king studs from the other side. Put multiple cripple studs at those locations. In this video i talk about the importance of why you need to properly frame a window and door.

Completing the framing after the header is in place nail the jack studs to the inside faces of the studs that form the frame. The jack studs extend from the bottom of the header to the bottom. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails.