Step 18 Install Doors & Hardware
3.
Before fastening the hinges to the side trim,
temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave
a space at the top and bottom of the doors and
between the doors and the side trim to allow
room for the doors to expand due to humidity.
If your door opening is out of square, the space
around the doors will not be even. You can
remove and re-position 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.
4.
Determine position of hinges and install to side
trim with 2" screws.
5.
Install door hasp on double doors. When properly
installed the hasp will fold in half to receive
locking latch and the screw heads will be
covered.
6.
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.
7.
Install another barrel bolt at the top of the
door.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim
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.
Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws
