2x4-6' Door Spacer
36"
Optional windows can be installed now or later.
Check measurements. They
should be the same or the
door opening will not be square!
Step 10A Assemble Front Wall (doors offset)
To install doors offset to the left, flip wall before applying the siding.
5.
Install a 12" siding panel with a 'LAP' edge and a full width siding panel on the left side of
door (right side if installing door on left). The cut edge on the 12" siding should be flush with
the door opening and the full width sding should extend 3-1/2" past the frame. Siding should
extend 3/4" below bottom plate. When both panels are positioned nail to frame.
6.
Install (2) two 7-3/4" high pre-cut siding panels over the door opening. The siding should
extend 3/4" below the door header.
LAP
Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
LAP Edge
3/4" Below Header
12" Siding Panel
Cut Edge
12-3/4"
Siding Panel
Siding Extends
3-1/2" Past 2x4 Frame
2x6 Door Header
68-1/2' Top Wall Plates
1.
Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
2.
Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers.
Wall Studs with Door
Jacks Attached
3.
Install pre-built studs with
the door jacks attached to
either side of the door spacer.
4.
Install door header on the
door jacks. Use 10d sinkers.
7.
Install a 12-3/4" wide siding panel on the end of the
wall frame. The siding will extend 3-1/2" beyond
the 2x4 wall frame.
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2
68-1/2" Wall Plates
4
80-1/4' Wall Studs
2
80-1/4' Wall Studs
w/ door jacks attached
1
Door Header from Step 8
1
Bottom Plate from Step 9A
Material List
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