3.
Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red ends], as
a header support, on each wall frame.
71-1/2" Header
Support
5.
Install a 16" siding panel with the
cut edge flush with the side of the
door opening.
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
If installing the optional window you
can cut the opening in the siding.
Step 7
Assemble Door Wall - Offset Doors
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
4.
Install a 16" wide siding panel with the 'cut'
edge flush with the door opening. The 'LAP'
edge will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame
and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
1.
Cut (2) two 11" plates from a 34-3/4" long 2x4.
Assemble wall frame using (2) two 72" wall
studs and (2) two 11" long 2x4 wall plates.
2.
Assemble the larger wall frame using (4) four
72" wall studs and (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4
wall plates
71-1/2" Header Support
To position the door opening in the center of the wall, go to Step 8. To position
the door opening on the right side of the front wall, flip the walls and apply siding
to the opposite side of the wall frames.
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
LAP Edge
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
6.
Install the last siding panel. The siding will
extend 3-1/2" past the wall frame.
19-3/4"
24"
