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.

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

Build your header and attach it into place on both sides by nailing through the king studs. Make sure you mark out where your doors and windows will go. Watch and learn about the entire process of framing a wall and installing a window. The jack studs extend from the bottom of the header to the bottom.

Frame a window header frame a window opening including th. Use 2x4s with galvanized framing nails. If there s open space above your door cut 2 4 pieces to fit as cripples and attach. Put multiple cripple studs at those locations.

In this video i talk about the importance of why you need to properly frame a window and door. Leave the bottom plate. Framing shed walls is straightforward.