Select siding panels that are 75-3/4" in length for this wall panel.
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Check measurements. They
should be the same or the
door opening will not be square!
Step 9
Assemble Double Door Wall
2x3 Door Header
Siding 3/4"
Below Header
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
5.
Locate a 16" siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position the 'cut' edge flush with the left side
of the door opening. Do not nail the 'LAP' edge until the other siding is applied.
6.
Select the 24" wide siding panel, with the 'tongue edge', and install this siding panel at the
left end of the wall frame as shown below. The siding will extend 3-1/2" beyond the frame.
7.
Install (2) two 4-3/4" pre-cut siding panels over the door opening, flush with the top plate.
8.
Install a 16-3/4" siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the side of the door opening.
9.
Install the last siding panel. It will extend 3-1/2" beyond the 2x4 wall frame.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
16" Siding Panel
16-3/4"
Siding Panel
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Frame
Wall Studs with Door
Jacks Attached
68-1/2" Top Plate
2x4 Bottom Plate w/ Door Spacer
2
68-1/2" Wall Plates
4
72' Wall Studs
2
72' Wall Studs with door
jacks attached
1
Bottom Plate from Step 8
Material List
1.
Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
2.
Install (4) four 72" wall studs over the 'X' marks. Use (2) two 10d sinkers at each end of stud.
3.
Install wall studs, with the
door jacks attached, on each
side of the door spacer.
4.
Install door header on the
door jacks.
68-1/2" Bottom Plates
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