How To Books: Outdoor Projects

Gambrel storage shed front wall & door details

Material needed for the gambrel storage shed front wall & door

• 2- 5/8" T1-11 siding 4'x8

• 1- 2x4 57"- Lintel

• 1- 2x4 48"- Header

• 2- 2x4 74"- Jambs

• 4- 2x4 74"- Uprights

• 4- 2x4 16 3/4"- Stiles

• 2- 2x6 16 3/4"- Base

• 16 - Corner Blocks

• 2 Pair- 4" Butt Hinges

Lay out the door frame parts on a work table, nail the base and stiles to the uprights, this is temporary, when the siding is nailed to the door frame it will get it’s strength.

Screw the 4 inch butt hinges to the uprights. Then screw it to the jamb. I used c clamps to hold the jambs in place. The jamb should stick out 1/4 inch on top past the upright to allow the door to swing freely.

The siding has a male and a female edge. The female siding edge will be flush with the door frame upright. The male edge will stick out past the door frame upright. When the door is closed, the female edge will close over the male edge.

With a straight edge draw a line between the door jamb and door frame upright. Draw another line on top of the door frame stile. With a skill saw cut along the line, do not cut out completely, leave about three 4" sections to keep the door from swinging open and keep it square.

Nail the front wall to the side wall frame, push the side wall in or out to square it. Nail it to the roof rafters, and nail the bottom.

 

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Once you nail both sides go inside and finish cutting the uncut sections with a hand saw. Nail the header on top, cut 2x4 to length, for sides of the door. Let the header hang down 1/2 inch below the top of the door, this will serve as a door stop. Go outside and nail through the door jambs and into the studs you installed. Install the lintel on top of the door.