Step 3
Install Siding on Gables
1.
Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 48" siding panels. Install one of the pieces with
the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the bottom 2x4 board and extending 3/4" below the bottom
2x4. Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame. Secure with 6d galv. nails.
2.
Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 66-1/2". Save the cutoff. Install the siding in the center.
Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame.
3.
Install the remaining 48" siding panel on the end of the gable.
Siding to extend
3/4" below 2x4
Cut Siding Flush
with Frame
48" Long Siding Panel
Step 4
Install Gable Overhang
5.
Repeat to install siding on the rear gable.
4.
Cut siding and install on the ends of the gable. The siding should extend 1/2" below
the 2x4 to receive the soffit when installed later.
Cut the window opening if you are installing the optional
gable window. Instructions packed with windows.
LAP Edge
flush
1.
Install (2) two 105-3/4" long 2x4 rafters
on the front gable. Install 2x4s extending
1/2" above the top of the gable frame to
receive the roof sheathing when applied in
a later step.
2.
Repeat to install 2x4s on the rear gable.
Bottom 2x4
