How to Frame Shed Walls (Complete DIY Lean-to Shed Wall Framing Guide for Modern Shed)

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This video will show you how to frame shed walls for a lean-to modern shed, step-by-step!

There are many different ways to frame shed walls. I built my shed walls using and 2"x4" pressure treated lumber and 2"x6" pressure treated lumber for the front shed wall headers.

When framing your shed walls, you want to plan our your wall stud layout based on the siding you are going to be using for your shed. In my case, I used 4'x8' LP SmartSiding panels for siding. Therefore, I placed my studs so that they would be positioned where the two edges of siding panels meet. The video will go through every aspect of the shed wall framing process.

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Framing the Back Wall of the Shed
4:48 - Framing the Side Walls
8:13 - Framing the Side Wall Shed Window(s)
11:58 - Framing the Front Wall of the Shed
13:21 - Building the Front Wall Headers
22:29 - Lifting the Shed Walls Into Place
29:09 - Installing the Double Top-Plate
31:25 - Cutting out the Bottom Plate at the Door's Rough Opening
32:23 - Conclusions

I am creating a complete "Modern Shed Build Youtube Series"! Below are the other videos in the series:

How to Frame a Shed Roof: Coming Soon!
How to Install Shed Windows: Coming Soon!

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Thanks for Watching!

[AS-cquq]

Never listen to someone building things in crocs. So much bad advice in this video lol

[kanehbosm]

Crocs Construction baby!💪🏽. All jokes aside, your videos are very informative & simplistic.. Especially for a newbie like myself who is about to build my first 13x10 shed roof .

[lopaka]

To help speed things up, cut top and bottom plate at the same time. An have a stop block for repetitive cuts. Measure one, cut x.

[williamsharp]

Beginner question- what's recommended length of the wall framing stud when using T111 siding ? That will accounts for a 2"x4"x8' bottom plate installed on concrete slab and a double 2"x4"x8' top plate that as 2"x6"x 8' rafter sit on top plate.

[Joey-cruzzin]

I like your videos and I really like how you have the the cad drawing. I was thinking about trying to find that CAD program that you’re using so I could do the same thing with my shed, I am planning to make. Are you able to tell me which CAD program you are using in your video?

[ruffimusic]

How tall is the front wall you never say ? We saw the back wall and side walls but you never say for the front.

[brokeeastmeet]

I found the easiest way to do the walls solo is to screw a few off cuts to the base sticking up, this way you can run the wall into them and stand it up without it falling off the top.

[dukemackeydavid]

WHY ARE YOU BOTH WEARING FREAKING
Everything else was great, but my Lord guys, those are a slip, trip, fall or crushed toe waiting to happen :(

[doctordutch]

31:00 back and sides are attached with double plates. but how is the front wall attached to the side walls?

[chuckyt]

Without wasting time and you're wasting time 😂

[ChefsBackyard]

Love the shirt, thanks for the tips. Im looking to make a floor to put my bbq pit on. Would 2x4 at 16inch be sturdy enough?

[danoc]

Very helpful, step-by-step guide! Getting ready to build my first shed and this is so helpful! Thanks

[PershijsmachnijKherson]

Hello, thanks for the great video, good luck 💗

[jacksonbatson]

is it necessary to use treated wall studs?

[travisjohnston]

You actually can put too many nails in a piece of wood. Wood relies on the connection between the fibers for its strength. Every time you poke a nail or screw in you weaken it. That's not to say to go too few. General rule of thumb is every 12 inches. A bit short is okay, just be careful. Also not saying you have to measure unless You're unsure what 12 inches looks like.

[TrudieTiger]

I have a she shed 10x 14. I need a bathroom to make it for company. It’s a lean too design. How do I add a small bathroom to the side of it ? Thky

[octaviodel]

Best video I've seen on building a shed. Hot me pumped to build mine on spring 👍

[smitaaay]

31:21 Attempted your Strength Test.

Arms have disconnected from my shoulders.

Fell on my butt.

Wife is laughing at me.

Please advise.

[DubDTube]

@0:12 I love just the order of your frame... i'd stain glass the eff out of that 😂

[ALJessica]

These videos are great BUT… You only mention the support 2x4 to prevent the front wall from tipping if you do this alone. That is the only safety tip you share - I find it very irresponsible to work in crocs. You should be wearing safety boots, should one of those Walls fall onto your feet it would crush The bones to dust.