Framing A Wall Around A Window
In wood framing basics and wall plans that have openings with cripples above the header cut and nail together the king studs and trimmers first.
Framing a wall around a window. Decide which studs will have to be cut to install the new frame and which can be kept to use again. How a wall is framed for a window windows have a single or double sill across the base made up of 2 by 4s laid flat. To build a new window frame in an existing wall first remove the interior wall covering and any insulation to expose the studs. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place.
What you need measuring tape stud finder hammer nail set flat pry bar drill with screwdriver bit level combination square framing square reciprocating saw handsaw stapler. Then measure and nail the cripples into place. Trimmer studs support each end of a header and cripple studs fill in the areas above and below the openings. With the studs nailed in place align the bottom plate with the floor chalk line.
Then position and nail them to the plates. Take the jamb size and sill height into consideration when planning the placement. Fasten the wall into place. After you have installed new windows in your home you must finish the framing around the interior of the windows to complete the project.
I will be demonstrating and. Carefully tilt the wall into place and align the top plate with the ceiling chalk line. Starting at one end of the new wall shim between the top plate and ceiling and check the.