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STEP 1. GENERAL

STEP 2. INVENTORY

STEP 3. FRAME PREPARATION

E-Z BUILD SHED GUIDE

12' × 12' • 12' × 16' • 12' × 20'

Prior to beginning construction, the area

selected for the shed location must be level

and cleared of obstructions.

PLEASE NOTE: This shed construction aid is intended solely to provide general knowledge as to one of the ways

a shed may be constructed. We suggest you check with your local building ofcials regarding site location, permit

procedures, safety regulations and specications of materials used to construct your new storage shed. Builders

who utilize this aid must proceed at their own risk and are solely responsible for complying with all building codes

which pertain in their community. Midwest Manufacturing hereby disclaims all liability for any damages whether

consequential, incidental, special or otherwise, which may result from following this do-it yourself aid.

Separate all lumber, hardware, etc. into

individual stacks of like items.

Unfold each frame, setting aside (2) frames

to be used as end walls. From 1×4 pine

boards, cut gusset plates 6" long:

• 24 for a 12' building

• 32 for a 16' building • 40 for a 20' building

Apply gusset plates on each side of the top

and bottom fold locations. Use (4) 8d nails on each gusset plate. Frames used as end walls require

only (1) gusset plate at the top and bottom on the side opposite the metal plates. See Figure 1.

BUILD

Figure 1

2×4 Sidewall

Frame Members

2×4 Top Chords

Treated 2×4 Bottom

Frame Member

1×4×6" gusset

plate at top and

bottom fold

locations

⁄8"

12'0"

1½"

88⁵⁄₁₆"

139½"

You can

construct

your own

E-Z frame

shed with

the help of

this step by

step guide.

North American

softwood

dimensional

lumber sizes:

Nominal Actual

in × in

1 × 4 ¾ × 3½

1 × 6 ¾ × 5½

2 × 4 1½ × 3½

2 × 6 1½ × 5½

Summary of content (5 pages)

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E-Z BUILD SHED GUIDE 12' × 12' • 12' × 16' • 12' × 20' BUILD North American softwood dimensional lumber sizes: Nominal Actual in × in 1×4 ¾ × 3½ 1×6 ¾ × 5½ 2 × 4 1½ × 3½ 2 × 6 1½ × 5½ STEP 1. GENERAL Figure 1 Prior to beginning construction, the area selected for the shed location must be level and cleared of obstructions. STEP 2. INVENTORY Separate all lumber, hardware, etc. into individual stacks of like items. STEP 3.
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STEP 4. BACK WALL FRAME STEP 5. FRONT WALL FRAME Using (1) frame selected as an end wall, measure and mark stud locations according to dimensions shown in Figure 2. Place the proper length 2×4 studs at those locations. Mark required length and angles. Cut each 2×4 to fit. Nail or toenail studs into place using (2) 8d nails top and bottom. Build the other end frame using Figure 3 as a guide. Figure 2 2×4 studs and 2×4×12' nailer cut to fit.
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STEP 8. RAISE FRAMES From treated 2×4s, cut Figure 6 rim joists: Standard • 143" for a 12' building Frames • 191" for a 16' building • 239" for a 20' building Place the rim joists 12' apart. Plumb and brace end frames. Nail rim joists to frames and end walls using 10d nails. See Figure 6. Brace and stand up the remaining frames. Nail rim joists to frames at 22½" between interior frames and 21¼" to outside edges.
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STEP 12. SIDING SIDE WALLS Use the appropriate number of 4×8 sheets of sheathing: 6 for a 12' building, 8 for a 16' building, and 10 for a 20' building. Attach to side wall frames using 6d nails every 8". Raise sheathing 1" from the bottom of the side-wall frame to prevent moisture absorbing into it. Make certain end walls and frames are plumb (vertically level) and fasten using 6d nails. STEP 13.
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STEP 16. OPTIONAL VINYL SIDING It is recommended that aluminum, galvanized steel, or other corrosion resistant nails, staples, or screws be used when applying vinyl siding. Make sure wall is flat and plumb. A weather resistant barrier should be applied before installing vinyl siding. J-trim, inside and outside corner posts, and starter strips need to be installed at the gable, around doors and windows and on corners before vinyl siding is applied.