42-1/2" long 2x3
61" long 2x3
Install trim boards with 8d galvanzied box nails spaced 12" apart.
Step 21
Install Front Gable Overhang
1.
Install (2) two 61" and (2) two 42-1/2" long 2x3s
against the roof sheathing; screw the sheathing to the
2x3s with 1-5/8" long screws. Important: the roof
sheathing should extend 3/4" beyond the 2x3s to receive
the 1x4 gable trim installed later.
2.
Install (2) two 4-1/2" long 2x3s, at the bottom, between
the 43-1/2" 2x3s.
4-1/2" long 2x3 Block
Ends With Blue Mark
3. Install (2) two 1x4-61" gable trim boards, with the ends marked
with a blue line together at the ridge.
Sheathing
Extends 3/4"
4. Install (2) two 43-1/2" long 1x4 trim boards
on the sides.
5.
Cut to fit 7-1/2" wide soffit panels under the
overhang. Use 6d galvanized nails.
6.
Install 35-3/4" long 1x3 trim boards flush
with each side of the loft door opening.
Install a 50" long trim board across the top.
If door opening is cut out the siding will
extend 3/4" below the top trim board.
7.
Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4"
long black screws. Install a 4" barrel bolt to
the back of the right door using 1-1/4" black
screws. Drill a hole for the round shaft to
drop into.
