There are different ways to construct batten doors.
Building shed double doors aluminium siding.
Fit the trims to the door panel and then lock it into place with 1 1 4 brad nails and glue.
Use this method to build your shed doors if you are siding your walls before standing them up.
This is a little more complicated then the method listed above.
The last consideration is aesthetics.
Cost ranges between 4 00 and 8 00.
Building the double door is a straight forward job especially if you use the right plans and carpentry techniques.
Using the same process for steel siding.
Decide if you want door blend in with the shed or to stand out.
The low end is about 3 00 per square foot up to 6 00 per square foot for the thicker top of the line siding.
Make sure you align the edges flush for a professional result.
Nail 2 nails through the siding and into the 2 4 s.
Will the door blend with the shed siding or will it be a bold statement.
How to build double shed doors step by step instructions.
The t1 11 siding will have a lip that overlaps with the opposite side leave the siding lip exposed.
Cut your siding to the desired length or height.
Lay the 2 4 s in a flat even surface next lay the siding on top of the 2 4 s.
If finished in aluminum siding.
Cut the piece of plywood in half and attach to it the 1 4 trims.
You ll find all of these details in the upcoming shed story.
Depending on how thick the door is and attaching it to the shed wall with lag screws.
Use the panel that have been cut from the siding placed around the opening.
It s an individual decision but an important one.
Build the side door for the shed from t1 11 siding and 1 4 trims.
I accomplish this by ripping a 2 4 down to between 2 1 2 and 3 in.
The last step is to mount the hanger plates to the top of door.
In order to build the doors we recommend you to use the piece of siding cut out to make the opening.
Use a square to make sure the corners are right angles.
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.
Then i screw the aluminum track to the 2x support.
Usually this measurement will be so that your siding extends down past the floor by about 2 or so.