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STEP 26
Assemble and Install Front Door
26.1 Build the door frame using 3/4˝ x 2 1/2˝ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5˝ wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 2´-1 1/4˝ that will be the v�� al girts, two boards cut to 1´-3 3/4˝ that
will be the horizontal girts and one board cut to 2´-1 3/4˝ that will be cross brace.
26.2 Prepare the 5/8˝ plywood sheet with dimensions 1´-8 3/4˝ x 2´-1 1/4˝ for the door according to the
drawing.
26.3 Use 3/4˝ x 2 1/2˝ pressure-treated lumber for the door trim and fasten with 2˝ wood screws.
You will need two boards cut to 1´-3 3/4˝ and two boards cut to 2´-1 1/4˝.
26.4 Using 1/4˝ x 3/4˝ pressure-treated lumber, cut and install a starter course 1´-3 3/4˝ long using
node E on page 32 as a reference.
26.5 For the exterior siding on the door, use 1/2˝ x 6˝ wood siding boards and the illustra���� w as a
reference.
26.6 Assemble siding shields with 2˝ galvanized nails.
26.7 Install two 5˝ door hinges using 6x1˝ wood screws.
Finish the doors installa��� y a� aching 8˝ door pull (see nodes G, H).
H
(1:5)
G
(1:5)
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