The Mad Housers

Construction - 6x8 Hut - Floor

Tools

  • Hammers
  • Measuring tape
  • Marker
  • Chalk Line
  • Cat's Paw

Materials

  • 7 69" 2x4 studs
  • 2 96" 2x4 studs
  • 1 full sheet 5/8" plywood or OSB, 96"x48"
  • 1 half sheet 5/8" plywood or OSB, 96"x24"
  • 16d nails
  • 8d nails

Techniques

  • Basic framing
  • Basic Squaring

Notes

This is the most critical, and the heaviest, panel. Unlike the other panels, the interior studs are at 16 inch intervals instead of 24 inch intervals. Once you've put together the basic frame, square it and skin it with 5/8" plywood.

Set aside an extra pair of 96" studs to accompany the floor. These studs, applied in the field, will act as runners, providing extra stiffness and support.