Cross Buck
Trim
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2x4-68-1/2" Door
Stiffener
2x4 Blocks to
Level Door
2x4 Gouge
Block
1-1/2" from
Bottom Trim
Step 25 Install Door Stiffener on Single Door
1.
Locate a 68-1/2" long 2x4 and position the 28" door with trim facing up. Place the 2x4 on
edge under the door. The 2x4 should be 1-1/2" from long edge of trim and 1-1/2" from bottom
of trim. Use a 2x4 block as a gauge and another to help level door while installing 2x4.
2.
Fasten the 2x4 to the door using (6) six 2-1/2" long deck screws. Install the first screw 6" from
the bottom of the door. Space the remaining screws 12" apart.
3.
Install hinges as described in Step 24 on opposite side of 2x4.
Locate the 28" wide door. This door will be installed in the front door opening. The instructions
below describe installing a 2x4 as a door stiffener. Decide which way the door will open and secure
the 2x4 on the opposite side where the hinges will be installed.
Step 24 Install Hardware
Install Hinges on Double Barn Doors
Reverse the position of 2x4 and hinges if you want the
door to open in the opposite direction
1.
Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to
the back side of the door. When doors are closed this
2x4 will be in the center where doors meet. Lay the
door with the trim facing up and install (3) three 5"
hinges to the right side. To position the hinge properly,
hold the rectangular plate against the frame. Use 1-
1/4" black screws.
2.
Install hinges on the left side of the other door.
