The Mad Housers

Construction - 6x8 Hut - Side Panel

Tools

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

Materials

  • 2 96" 2x4 studs
  • 5 91.5" 2x4 studs
  • 2 full sheets 3/8" plywood, 96"x48"
  • 16d nails
  • 6d nails

Techniques

  • Basic framing
  • Basic squaring

Notes

This is the simplest panel to build, consisting of two full sheets of 3/8" plywood covering the frame. The top of plywood should sit a bit below the top of the stud frame. This allows the plywood of the roof to rest against the top stud instead of pressing against the plywood of the wall.