2x3-42-1/4" Board
1x3-29-1/4" Trim Board
2x3-47" Board
5.
Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47-1/2" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with the
top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
6.
Install a 43" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
Step 5
Install Gable Trim & Loft Doors
3.
Install 29-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening. Install a 43" long
trim board across the top.
4.
Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4" long hinge screws. The screws have a square head.
The bit is packed with the screws. Install barrel bolts to the inside top of the doors to secure
doors when closed. When door is closed mark where bolt will hit 2x4 gable frame. You will
need to drill a 1/4" hole into the underside of the 2x4.
1.
Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame.
2.
Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
4" Hinge
1x3-43" Trim Board