
Step 17
Install Gable & Door Trim
1.
Install a keystone and gable trim
under the roof sheathing as done
in Step 13.
1.
Locate (2) two 1x4-6' trim boards. Cut each
to fit against back of front gable trim and
install on the side walls.
2.
Locate (2) two 84" long x 3-7/8" wide primed siding.
Cut to fit and install on the sides of the door opening
flush with front wall OSB. Use 6d galv. nails.
1x4 Gable Trim
1x4 Gable Trim
1x4 Fascia
Siding Extends 3/4” Below Trim
Step 18
Finish Side Wall Trim
Keystone Trim
3.
Install a keystone trim board 3/4” above the center of the
door opening. Use 6d galv. nails. The exposed siding will
serve as a door stop when the doors are closed.
4.
Install (2) two 1x4-84" long trim boards flush to the sides
of the door opening flush with jamb and top of trim 3/4"
above door opening. Tack these boards with a couple
nails, you may want to reposition the trim when you install
the doors.
5.
Locate 1x4 trim boards with an angle cut on one end.
Install these agains the keystone. Cut boards so to be flush
with outside of vertical trim.