Instructions / Assembly

28. When both porch sections are completed, lift Right Side Section into place on deck beneath the
side top plate. Attach Wall Trim/ Support to wall with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Try to conceal screws if
possible. Screw Side Top Plate into Front Extension of Porch section with 3 - 1 1/4” screws. Screw
into corner brackets and post to conceal screws.
29. Align Porch Post so flush
with decking on the side, and
1/4” - 1/2” recessed in front.
Secure post to deck by
toe-nailing with 3 -2 1/2”
screws. Note: drill pilot holes
to prevent post from splitting.
30. Complete Left Side Porch
Section as per Step 28 & 29.
31. Locate the Bottom and Top Sections of the Dutch Door. The Bottom Section is larger than the
Top Section. Attach 2 Hinges to each section. Center Hinges should be positioned to overhand trim
edge by 1/4” to prevent hinges from contacting each other. Use 2” & 3/4” black screws on hinge / door
attachment as shown above. Be careful not to strip screws when tightening. Position the Bottom Door
in place. Use a 1/4” high spacer for the bottom and 3/8” on the left and 1/8” on the right. When in
correct position, attach hinges to Wall Trim / Supports with 3 - 2” Black screws. (use only 1 Black 2”
screw until door has been corrrectly aligned, then complete remaining 2 screws)
1/4” gap
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3/4” screw
2“ Screws
Important: Hinge not
exactly as shown.
Center Hinges
overhang trim 1/4”
2 1/2” Filler Strip
Post Flush
with Decking
on side
1/4 to 1/2”
recessed in
front.
Inside Edge
of Trim
Top Door
Bottom Door