Framing A Wall Around A Window

Cut the old wall studs.

Framing a wall around a window.

The framing covers the rough opening between the wall and. What you need measuring tape stud finder hammer nail set flat pry bar drill with screwdriver bit level combination square framing square reciprocating saw handsaw stapler. How a wall is framed for a window windows have a single or double sill across the base made up of 2 by 4s laid flat. Trimmer studs support each end of a header and cripple studs fill in the areas above and below the openings.

Take the jamb size and sill height into consideration when planning the placement. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place. With the studs nailed in place align the bottom plate with the floor chalk line. I will be demonstrating and.

Starting at one end of the new wall shim between the top plate and ceiling and check the. Carefully tilt the wall into place and align the top plate with the ceiling chalk line. Then position and nail them to the plates. Then measure and nail the cripples into place.

Fasten the wall into place. Cripple studs are placed on 16 or 24 inch stud layouts. After you have installed new windows in your home you must finish the framing around the interior of the windows to complete the project.