18-1/4"
7.
Gather 2x4s and components shown below and
assemble the door wall. Use 10d sinkers.
Step 7
Assemble Front Wall Panel
1.
Cut (2) two 2x4-6' to a length of 69-1/2".
2.
Assemble a door header jack by nailing
a 69-1/2" long 2x4 to a 72" long 2x4.
Use 10d sinkers.
3.
Assemble another door jack.
72" long 2x4
69-1/2" long 2x4
65-1/2" long 2x4
ends
flush
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
65-1/2" long 2x4
68-1/2" long 2x4
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
68-1/2" long 2x4
6.
Install the 64-1/2" long 2x4, centered over the bottom 2x4s. The bottom 2x4s will extend
34-3/4" beyond the top 2x4 door spacer on both ends.
4.
Butt a 68-1/2" long 2x4 and a 65-1/2" long 2x4 together as shown below. Important; to keep
the 2x4 aligned straight, place the 2x4 against a straight object. The top of the back wall, from
Step 6, would be ideal.
5.
Locate a 2x4 that was removed from the shipping pallet. Cut this 2x4 to a length of 64-1/2".
34-3/4"
Assemble door header jacks and door spacer to aid in the door wall assembly.
18-1/4"
Pre-built Door Header
Door Jack
Door Jack
8.
Install (4) four wall
studs between the top
and bottom wall plates.
Back Wall Panel
