Framing A Shed Wall With Window

With studs 16 on center framing shed walls to include windows and doors is pretty straight forward.

Framing a shed wall with window.

You could put a very wide window that crosses multiple 16 oc locations. You can use 2x6s particularly if you are going to add insulation and want a higher r value. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. In the plan above the jack stud is but it doesn t have to be.

In this video i talk about the importance of why you need to properly frame a window and door. Make sure you mark out where your doors and windows will go. 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.

Framing shed walls is straightforward. 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. Attach trimmers underneath the header by nailing through the king studs from the other side.

Leave the bottom plate. 2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value. Put multiple cripple studs at those locations.