Install Siding on Ends
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
47-1/2" Long 2x4
31" Long 2x4
80" Long 2x4 Header Support
1.
Install (3) three 2x4-7' wall studs between a 31" long bottom
plate and a 47-1/2" long top plate. Install the middle stud in
the center of the bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
2.
Cut a 2x4-7' board to 80" and install on the end of the wall
frame to support the door header.
3.
Repeat steps 1-2 to assemble another wall frame.
Step 4 Assemble Front Door Walls
Step 3
Install Siding on Gables
1.
Select one of the gable frames, Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate
overhang the floor so the gable lays flat.
2.
Cut a siding panel 40" in length. This will be used for the center of the
gable. Cut the remaining siding panel in half for the ends of the gable.
3.
Temporarily position all three siding panels on gable frame starting at left
working right. Insure bottom of panels extend 3/4" below bottom plate.
Mark siding flush with top of gable frame and cut along mark. Install siding
using 6d galv. nails.
4.
Install pre-cut siding (included in the kit) on the ends of the gable. These
pieces should extend 1/2" below bottom of 2x4 to
receive soffit when installed later.
5.
Install siding on the other gable frame.
