5.
Locate (2) two 1x3-72" long trim boards. Tack these boards, with a couple
nails, to each side of the door opening. You may want to move the trim later
when you install the doors.
1x6 Gable Trim
2x4-86-1/4" Long 2x4s
Soffit
1x3 Door Trim
Siding Extends
Below Trim
Step 17
Install Front Gable Soffit and Door Trim
1.
Install 86-1/4" long 2x4s under the roof sheathing, against the front gable.
2.
Install 86" long 2x4s under the front edge of the roof sheathing. Hold the 2x4s against the
roof sheathing and screw through the sheathing into the 2x4 boards. Use 1-5/8" long screws.
3.
Install 8-1/2" wide siding under the gable overhang as the soffit. Use 6d galv. nails.
4.
Install (2) two 87" long 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards, flush with the top of the roof
sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails.
5.
Install 1x6 trim on the back gable.
