MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Do Not Do Not The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves LAP Edge cut into the face, the long edge is beveled so that the siding overlays where they butt. To identify which edge we want you to use, we will refer to the edge as either the 'LAP' Edge or the Tongue Edge.
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Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners Foundation size is 12'-0" x 15'-9" 2x4 Joist Header 15-1/4" 16" 16" Treated lumber may be thicker than 1-1/2". Take this into account when cutting the length of floor joists. Shorten joist measurements if necessary to obtain 12'-0"...
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Step 1 Assemble 12' Side Walls Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s. 68-1/2" Wall Plate 68-1/2" Wall Plate 24" 23-1/4" 24" 19-3/4" 68-1/2" Wall Plate 2x4-72" Wall Studs Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same when the wall is square Edge Siding Extends 3-1/2"...
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Step 3 Assemble Back Wall Continued 72" Wall Stud 45" Wall Plate Step 2 Do Not Nail Along This Edge 45" Wall Panel Siding Extending 3/4" Below Plate 12' Wall Panel from Step 2...
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Step 4 Assemble Left Front Wall Frame 60-3/4" Wall Plate 22" 24" Cut this Edge Flush Tongue Edge with Frame LAP Edge 36" Cut Edge Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate 71-1/2" Header Support Install This Siding Panel First...
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Step 5 Assemble Right Front Wall Frame 60-3/4" Wall Plate 24" 22" Cut Edge 71-1/2" Header Support Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate Install This Siding Panel First...
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Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables 3/4" OSB Gusset 72" long 2x4 that may have an angle on one end assembled next Barbed Metal Plate 80-1/2" long 2x4 Truss Rafter 2x4 Block Bottom Gable Plate 23-1/2" Gable Stud 2x4 Block...
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Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses Detail B Ridge Gusset 80-1/2" Truss Rafter Collar Tie Flush with Rafter 2x4-82" Collar Tie Detail 'B' 80-1/2" Truss Rafter 2x4 Block...
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Step 8 Set Walls & Install Door Header 67-1/2" Long 2x4 OSB Filler IMPORTANT make sure walls are plumb and square. 45" Back Wall Nail siding 2x4 Door Header Nail siding Left Sidewall Cut 4-1/4" x 48" Siding Panels to Fit 3/4"...
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Step 9 Install Trim Tip; Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim. Install All Trim Flush With Top Plate Front Wall Side Wall 1x4 Trim 1x3 Trim Step 10 Install Primed Soffit and Filler as soffit Soffit Flush with Inside of 2x4 7"...
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Step 11 Install Siding on Gables Gable siding is factory cut to be installed either working from left to right or right to left. Regardless of the direction always begin with the 'LAP' Edge flush with end of the gable. 2x4s-72"...
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Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates & Door Trim 45" Long 2x4 2x4-6' Tie Plate 2x4-6' Tie Plate 1x3-6' Door Trim...
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Step 14 Layout Roof Trusses Important: Detail 'D' Measure From Backside of 2x4 21-3/8" 24" Detail 'D' Inside of Building...
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Step 15 Set Roof Trusses and Soffit Blocks 2x4 Blocks Block Flush with Gable 2x4 Step 16 Install Siding Filler packed with the hardware Siding Filler...
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Step 17 Install 1x4 Fascia & Roof Sheathing See Detail 'E' Detail 'E' Roof Sheathing 1x4 Fascia 2x4 Tie Plate 2x4 Soffit Block Nail Fascia to 1x4 -6' Fascia Board 2x4 Block 1" Below Top 36-1/2" x 36-1/2" x 36-1/2" x 48"...
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Step 18 Install Gable Trim called a keystone Step 19 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit Felt Paper Optional ridge vent provides ideal ventilation.
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Step 20 Install Doors & Hardware Left Door Siding Extends Past Trim Fold Hasp to Cover Screws Barrel Bolt on the back of left door...
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List LP Primed Exterior Siding angle cut angle cut Roof Sheathing & Door Filler Packed in hardware bag...
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