Cross Buck
Trim
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2x4-6' Door
Stiffener
2x4 Blocks to
Level Door
2x4 Gouge
Block
Step 29 Install Door Stiffener on Single Door
1.
Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to
the back side of the door. See Step 24.This is the
right door. Lay the door with the trim facing up and
install 5" hinges to the left side of the door trim. To
position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular plate
against the frame. Use 1-3/4" black screws..
2.
Install hinges to the left side of the other door.
Step 28 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 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 28 on opposite side of 2x4.