Framing Wall Studs and Sheathing (Ground or On-Site)

What happens here

Lay out the wall studs with their crown (the slight convex bend in the lumber) facing up. This ensures the wall will be straighter when loaded. Flush up the face of each stud with the edge of the plates, then use a framing nailer to secure the studs to both the bottom and top plates. The video demonstrates sheathing the wall on the ground, which makes the wall heavier but provides better structural integrity before lifting. Alternatively, sheathing can be applied after the wall is stood up, which is less heavy to lift but more work at height.

Goal: Assemble the wall frame by nailing studs to plates and apply sheathing.