The siding that is installed on each side and above the door opening
needs to be cut to the lengths indicated below.
1.
Locate (2) two 16" wide siding panels that are 77-1/4" in length. Cut these panels to a length
of 75-3/4".
2.
Locate (2) two siding panels that are 6" in height. Cut these panels to a height of 4-1/2".
Step 6
Cut Siding Around Door Opening
Step 5
Install Gable Trim & Loft Doors
2x3-47" Board
5.
Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
6.
Install a 42-1/4" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
3.
Install 29-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening.
Install a 43" long trim board across the top.
4.
Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4" long hinge screws. The screws
have a square head. The bit is packed with the screws. Install barrel bolts to
the inside top of the doors to prevent doors from opening.
1.
Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame.
2.
Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
