Framing A Shed Wall With Window

The jack studs extend from the bottom of the header to the bottom.

Framing a shed wall with window.

You could put a very wide window that crosses multiple 16 oc locations. Frame a window header frame a window opening including th. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. In this video i talk about the importance of why you need to properly frame a window and door.

Framing shed walls is straightforward. Build your header and attach it into place on both sides by nailing through the king studs. Put multiple cripple studs at those locations. If there s open space above your door cut 2 4 pieces to fit as cripples and attach.

Leave the bottom plate. You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. Make sure you mark out where your doors and windows will go. In the plan above the jack stud is but it doesn t have to be.

Watch and learn about the entire process of framing a wall and installing a window. With studs 16 on center framing shed walls to include windows and doors is pretty straight forward. Completing the framing after the header is in place nail the jack studs to the inside faces of the studs that form the frame.