Soffit and Filler Flush
with Front Wall Trim
Step 14 Install Primed Soffit
1.
Locate (1) one 7" wide x 48-3/4" long siding panel and cut in half. Install one half over the
side wall with the primed side facing down. Cut edges should be flush with the inside of the
top 2x4 wall plate and flush with the trim on the front wall. Tack the soffit with a couple 6d
common nails. Installing 2x4 tie plates in a later step will provide more nailing.
2.
Install (3) three more soffit boards cutting the last board flush with the back wall trim.
Front Wall with
Single Door
Side Wall
5.
Repeat to install filler on
the opposite wall.
1x4 Trim
Step 13 Install Front and Back Wall Trim
1.
Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards on the front wall flush with top of 2x4 wall plate
and flush with side wall trim.
2.
Butt a 1x4-6' trim board against 1x4 corner trim and flush with top plate. Nail along top edge.
1x3 Trim
1x4 Trim
Front Wall with
Single Door
1x4-6' Trim
Side Wall
Install All Trim Flush
With Top Plate
3.
Cut a second 1x4-6' trim board to
finsh at opposite corner.
4.
Repeat to install trim on back wall.
3.
Repeat to install 7" soffit boards
on the opposite side wall.
4.
Install (3) three 4-1/4" wide x 48-
3/4" filler panels over the front
wall. Install the filler flush with
the 1x4 trim. Cut last filler to fit.
7" Soffit
Soffit Flush with
Inside of 2x4
