As soon as the concrete foundation has become hard enough to support
them, erect the wall forms. These forms consist of 1-inch siding nailed
to 2 by 4-inch studding. The studs should be spaced 2 feet apart and
the 1-inch sheathing is nailed to the sides of the studding toward
the concrete. For small buildings it is often easier to build an
entire wall form flat on the ground and then raise it into position.
The bottoms of the studs rest on the concrete foundation and are held
in position by strips nailed to them and extending to stakes driven
firmly into the ground. The distance the inside and outside forms are
spaced apart depends upon the thickness of wall desired. Sloping braces
leading from the studs to the ground keep the side forms from bulging
and cross-cleats nailed at the top keep the inside and outside forms
the correct distance apart. Bulging of forms can also be prevented by
wiring them together as shown on page 23. On page 22 is a description
of the general method of building forms. Especial care must be taken to
hold the forms in position while placing the concrete. The studs in the
side wall forms for this house should be cut off at the height of the
walls. With the wall forms secured in position fill them with concrete.