Make sure you align the edges flush for a professional result.
Building shed double doors aluminium siding.
Use a square to make sure the corners are right angles.
In order to build the doors we recommend you to use the piece of siding cut out to make the opening.
Lay the 2 4 s in a flat even surface next lay the siding on top of the 2 4 s.
Decide if you want door blend in with the shed or to stand out.
Using the same process for steel siding.
Will the door blend with the shed siding or will it be a bold statement.
Use this method to build your shed doors if you are siding your walls before standing them up.
It s an individual decision but an important one.
You ll find all of these details in the upcoming shed story.
The t1 11 siding will have a lip that overlaps with the opposite side leave the siding lip exposed.
Example framing for 5 wide double shed doors when it s time to put your siding on whether it be t1 11 or lp smartside siding panels the next step is to find the exact middle of your door opening.
Cut the piece of plywood in half and attach to it the 1 4 trims.
Usually this measurement will be so that your siding extends down past the floor by about 2 or so.
When i built sheds professionally this is the method i used because it allowed me to already have my doors built and have them ready on the job site.
How to build double shed doors step by step instructions.
Use the panel that have been cut from the siding placed around the opening.
Build the shed door with the siding that was cut out earlier in the steps above.
Cost ranges between 4 00 and 8 00.
This is a little more complicated then the method listed above.
The last consideration is aesthetics.
Fit the trims to the door panel and then lock it into place with 1 1 4 brad nails and glue.
If finished in aluminum siding.
Depending on how thick the door is and attaching it to the shed wall with lag screws.
Then i screw the aluminum track to the 2x support.
Building the double door is a straight forward job especially if you use the right plans and carpentry techniques.
Nail 2 nails through the siding and into the 2 4 s.
It s a shed so 3 00 x 304sq ft.
The last step is to mount the hanger plates to the top of door.
I accomplish this by ripping a 2 4 down to between 2 1 2 and 3 in.
Cut your siding to the desired length or height.