How To Build a Garden Shed
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Purlins Install the purlins (2x4 horizontal wall framing) into the notches on the corner posts. This is the point where you decide where your door(s) / window(s) is/are to be located. In the example shown here the door is a standard 3' and both the door and windows are going on the front or long side if the shed. Note: On sheds over 10', two 4x4's are installed on the back wall in the center. (one from the top plate down to the purlin, and one from the purlin down to the floor, flush with the outside wall.
Shed DoorOn this shed the door and windows are going on the front, so we left off the purlin on the front of the shed. This purlin will be cut and installed after the door frame is measured or laid out. To lay out the framing for the door, you must decide the location on the wall for it. This one is going on the center of the front wall. It is a standard 34"door. To lay out your door framing, find the center point of where the door is going and mark it on both the floor and the top plate. Measure the door and add a 1/4" on each side to allow extra for the door opening. From your center point you go 1/2 door width plus a 1/4" to each side of the center point and make a mark on both the floor and the top plate. This is where your door jambs or side frames go. Make sure to place your frames or jambs to the outside of your door frame marks on the floor and top plate. In this example they are 36 1/2" apart. Use your level to check the door frame for plumb.
Shed Windows
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| 4. Rafters (roof frame) Next is the roof framing or the rafters. The rafters are installed 2' on center (or every 2 feet) on top of the top plates. The end rafters are installed flush with the outside wall. These are nailed together on the ground before installation. Use spikes.
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