Framing A Shed Wall With Window

In this video i talk about the importance of why you need to properly frame a window and door.

Framing a shed wall with window.

With studs 16 on center framing shed walls to include windows and doors is pretty straight forward. In the plan above the jack stud is but it doesn t have to be. Make sure you mark out where your doors and windows will go. Framing shed walls is straightforward.

Completing the framing after the header is in place nail the jack studs to the inside faces of the studs that form the frame. Attach trimmers underneath the header by nailing through the king studs from the other side. If there s open space above your door cut 2 4 pieces to fit as cripples and attach. The jack studs extend from the bottom of the header to the bottom.

You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. 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. Frame a window header frame a window opening including th.

Put multiple cripple studs at those locations. Build your header and attach it into place on both sides by nailing through the king studs. Watch and learn about the entire process of framing a wall and installing a window.