Leave the bottom plate.
Framing a shed wall with window.
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.
2x4s can also be insulated but you ll get a lower r value.
Frame a window header frame a window opening including th.
With studs 16 on center framing shed walls to include windows and doors is pretty straight forward.
Completing the framing after the header is in place nail the jack studs to the inside faces of the studs that form the frame.
You could put a very wide window that crosses multiple 16 oc locations.
The jack studs extend from the bottom of the header to the bottom.
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.
Attach trimmers underneath the header by nailing through the king studs from the other side.
In the plan above the jack stud is but it doesn t have to be.
Framing shed walls is straightforward.
Watch and learn about the entire process of framing a wall and installing a window.
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.