24-3/4"
3.
Assemble the loft doors. The loft door frames are
temporarily held together with corrugated fasteners,
this is the back side of the door frame. Place the
doors on level surface, face side down. Cut the siding
from above step to the size of the door frame. Secure
the siding panel to the frame with 1" screws provided.
Step 3
Assemble Front Gable
1.
Repeat Step 2 to frame another gable. You will NOT
use a 35-3/4" center stud. Place a 36" long 2x4
between the 34-1/4" studs. Measure 24-3/4" from
bottom cord and secure with 1"x4" plates.
36" Long 2x4
34-1/4" Long
Gable Stud
If you don't need loft access from the outside, attach loft door frames to
the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight storage area.
Cut Flush with Top
2.
Turn the gable over. Lay out the first (2) two pieces of siding on frame. Important: Do not
nail to frame. Mark and cut so siding is flush with top and left side of opening. Cut to bottom
of siding below gable plate. Nail first two pieces of siding to frame. Lay out next siding panel,
do not nail, and repeat cut for right side door opening. Nail last two pieces of siding to frame.
Cut Flush with Side
2x4 Truss Half
