Introduction
Job #1 - What Size?
Job #2 - Framework
Job #3 - Foundation
Job #4 - Walls
Job #5 - Roof
Job #6 - Doors
Appendix A
Appendix B
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Option #1 —
Framed Entry

Uses —
In larger buildings where closure from the inside is required. Screen-house, greenhouse; makes relatively narrow door; can swing in or Out.

    Materials —
  • 2 a 4 FramIng lumber
  • 2 a 2 Door materials or ¾” boards or plywood
  • 1 x 2 Door Stops
  • 2 Hinges, 1 Hasp.

USE TEMPLATE B

USE TEMPLATE C

Option #2 —
Center Opening

Uses —
Wide access, Storage buildings.

    Materials —
  • ½” Plywood or ¾” boards
  • 1 x 2 Door stops
  • 1 a 4 Decorative trim
  • 4 Hinges, 2 hooks & eyes, 1 handle
  • Galvanized nails

Option #3 —
Ramp Door

Uses —
Good access, easy to make (Same size as inset panels) must be reinforced for strength.

    Materials —
  • 5/8” or ¾’ plywood or ¾” boards
  • 1 x 4 Trim & reinforcement
  • I x 2 Door stops
  • 3 Hinges. 1 hasp
Option #4 —
Square Front

Uses —
Widest access; accommodates standard doors, good for carportS, attaching to other vertical walls - must be well anchored.

    Materials —
  • 2 x 4 Framing lumber
  • (2) 2 x 6 Spacer/nailers
  • Door materials (not Shown)

SPACE 2 CENTER 2 X 4’s TO ACCOUMOOATE ANY TYPE OF STANDARD DOOR FRAME

VERTICAL 2 CENTER 2 X 6 NAILED TO ANCHORED 2 X 4 POST PROVIDES SIDING NAILING SURPFAC AT PROPER LEVEL

2 X 4 BASE POINTS MUST NE ANCHORED
(JOB #3)

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