Cross Buck
Trim
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2x4-6' Door
Stiffener
2x4 Blocks to
Level Door
2x4 Gouge
Block
Step 27 Install Door Stiffener on Single Door
Step 26 Install Hardware
Install Hinges on Double Barn Doors
Install the door hinges on the opposite side of the door if
you want the door to open in the opposite direction
Locate the 28" wide door. This door will be installed in the front door opening. The instructions
below describe installing a 2x4 as a door stiffener. Decide which way the door will open and secure
the 2x4 on the opposite side where the hinges will be installed.
1.
Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to the
back side of the door. When doors are closed this 2x4 will
be in the center where doors meet. Lay the door with the
trim facing up and install (3) three 5" hinges to the right
side. To position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular
plate against the frame. Use 1-1/4" black screws.
2.
Install hinges on the left side of the other door.
1.
Locate a 68-1/2" long 2x4 and position the 28" door with trim facing up. Place the 2x4 on
edge under the door. The 2x4 should be 1-1/2" from long edge of trim and 1-1/2" from bottom
of trim. Use a 2x4 block as a gauge and another to help level door while installing 2x4.
2.
Fasten the 2x4 to the door using (6) six 2-1/2" long deck screws. Install the first screw 6" from
the bottom of the door. Space the remaining screws 12" apart.
3.
Install hinges as described in Step 26 on opposite side of 2x4.
