STEP
8
Assemble and Install Front Door
8
.1
Build the door frame using 3/4˝ x 2 1/2˝ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5˝ wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 3´-1 1/4˝ that will be the vertical girts, two boards cut to 1´-1 3/4˝ that
will be the horizontal girts and one board cut to 2´-11˝ that will be cross brace.
8
.2
Prepare the 5/8˝ plywood sheet with dimensions 1´-6 3/4˝ x 3´-1 1/4˝ for the door according to the
drawing.
8
.3
Use 3/4˝ x 2 1/2˝ pressure-treated lumber for the door trim and fasten with 2˝ wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 1´-1 3/4˝ and two boards cut to 3´-1 1/4˝.
8
.4
Using 1/4˝ x 3/4˝ pressure-treated lumber, cut and install a starter course 1´-1 3/4˝ long using node
E on page 32 as a reference.
8
.5
For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2˝ x 6˝ wood siding boards and the illustration below as a
reference.
8
.6
Assemble siding shields with 2˝ galvanized nails.
8
.7
Install two 5˝ door hinges using 6x1˝ wood screws.
Finish the doors installation by attaching 8˝ door pull (see nodes
G, H
).
G
(1:5)
H
(1:5)
