Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Step 16 Install Doors & Hardware
Install Door Latch
1. Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim, temporarily prop the doors in the opening.
Leave a space at the top of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow room
for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture.
Left Door
2. Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of
the door to secure this door in place when
closed. You will need to drill a hole for
the round shaft to drop into.
3. Install another barrel bolt at the top of the
door.
2x4 Door Stop
2x4 Door Stop
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Install metal roof edge the perimeter of the
building. Install shingles according to the
instructions on the wrapper. If you need more
detailed instructions on installing shingles,
there are good publications at book stores or
newsstands.
Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation, pre-
venting heat or moisture from damaging
your building or its contents.
Install Optional Shingles
If your door opening is out of square, the
space around the doors will not be even.
You can remove and reposition the side
trim to make allowances for this. The side
trim does not have to be flush with the
frame of the door opening. You can move
the trim in or out to make the door spacing
equal.
Secure hinges to door trim with 2" screws.
