Step 16 Install Doors & Hardware
4.
Before fastening the hinges to the side trim,
temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave
a space at the top and bottom of the doors and
between the doors and the side trim to allow
room for the doors to expand due to humidity.
If your door opening is out of square, the space
around the doors will not be even. You can
remove and re-position the side trim to make
allowances for this. The side trim does not have
to be flush with the frame of the door opening.
You can move the trim in or out to make the
door spacing equal.
5.
Determine position of hinges and install to side
trim with 2" screws.
6.
Install door hasp on double doors. When properly
installed the hasp will fold in half to receive
locking latch and the screw heads will be
covered.
7.
Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the door
to secure this door in place when closed. You
will need to drill a hole for the round shaft to
drop into.
8.
Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim
Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws
1.
Lay the left door with the trim facing up. The
siding on the left door extends past the door trim.
See detail below.
2.
Install 5" hinges to the left side of the door frame.
To position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular
plate against the frame. Use 1-1/4" black screws.
3.
Install hinges to the right side of the other door.
