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 16" siding panel with the
cut edge flush with the side of the
door opening.
If installing the optional window you
can cut the opening in the siding.
Siding 1/2" Below Top Plate
Step 6
Assemble Door Wall - Offset Doors
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
4.
Install a pre-cut 16" wide siding panel with the
'cut' edge flush with the door opening. The siding
should extend 3/4' below the bottom plate. 'LAP'
edge will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
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
If you want the door opening in the center of the wall, go to Step 7
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
If you want the door opening on the right, flip the walls
and apply siding to the opposite side of the wall frames.
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"
