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Install Top Plate and Optional Sheathing

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What happens here

Once the studs are attached to the bottom plate, you can install the top plate and optionally apply sheathing (OSB paneling) to the frame. The presenter demonstrates nailing the top plate to the studs. He emphasizes that the top plate seams should land above a stud for structural integrity. Overlap corners need to be securely nailed with three nails, each .131 inches in diameter.

Goal: Secure the top plate and optionally apply sheathing to the framed wall section

Tools and materials

  • Nail Gun — Attaching the top plate
  • Nails — Securing the top plate and corners
  • OSB Sheathing — External covering for the wall frame (can be installed later)
  • Wood Planks — The top horizontal member of the wall frame

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and nail through your plates. Your top plate and sheathing can get installed now, but that's up to you. Before lifting your wall, you'll either strap or nail your bottom plate down, and then stand your wall up. Top plate seams need to land above studs. When nailing top plates, you want to nail above studs. Overlap corners lock in, and gets three nails. Before you install any sheathing standing up, you want to

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