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FAMILYHANDYMAN.COM JULY/AUGUST 2019 31
1
LAY OUT THE FOOTPRINT
Snap chalk lines outlining the shed walls and extend-
ing to the post locations. To mark the post locations, lay
out a corbel and some offcuts of the posts. Double-check
the accuracy and squareness of your layout; mistakes will
waste time and cause frustration later.
2
FRAME THE SHED
Build the walls, then plumb and brace them. The walls
are standard framing but are more than 9 ft. tall. The
bottom plate is doubled so the siding can be raised 1-1/2
in. off the concrete.
3
STAND
THE
FIRST
POSTS
Bolt down post
bases and stand
the rear outer
posts—the other
posts come later.
Brace the posts to
the shed. When
both posts are up,
install a horizontal
ledger between
them (see Photo 4).
Corbel
Post
locations
Brace
Double
bottom plate
Post
base
Wedge
anchor
Brace