2x4-6' Door Spacer
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Check measurements. They
should be the same or the
door opening will not be square!
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Step 10B Assemble Front Wall (doors centered)
2x6 Door Header
Siding 3/4"
Below Header
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
5.
Locate a 12" 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.
Cut a full width siding panel in half lengthways. Select the siding with the 'tongue' edge and
install this at the left end of the wall frame. Siding should extend 3-1/2" past the frame.
7.
Install (2) two 7-3/4" pre-cut siding panels over the door opening. Siding should extend 3/4"
below header.
8.
Install a 12-34" siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the side of the door opening.
9.
Install the last siding panel. It should extend 3-1/2" beyond the 2x4 wall frame.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
12" Siding Panel
12-3/4"
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
80-1/4' Wall Studs
2
80-1/4' Wall Studs
w/ door jacks attached
1
Door Header from Step 8
1
Bottom Plate from Step 9B
Material List
1.
Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
2.
Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers.
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3.
Install pre-built studs with
the door jacks attached to
either side of the door spacer.
4.
Install door header on the
door jacks. Use 10d sinkers.
