The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.
How to install sliding pole barn doors.
Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.
Follow along as i show you how i build a siding barn door.
Sliding doors are a popular option for post frame buildings.
Dear pole barn guru.
Expecting the door frame to be shipped pre assembled.
Typical agricultural pole barn kits have one or two sliding doors most commonly placed on the gable ends of the building although they can be located on the eave walls as well.
Installing siding before sliding door.
Here s how i did it with a little help from my partner in crime.
They allow quick and easy access for horses or other large animals while being durable as well as an attractive complement to the curb appeal of your pole barn.
Run door track about 3 4 distance of door opening on each side of the jamb post.
The best and quickest method toward installing a sliding barn door is to purchase a commercially available mounting kit.
Also show you how to install it.
How does one construct a sliding barn door.
Likewise sliding barn doors are often used in interior spaces as an alternative to traditional doors or separators.
Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired.
I made a custom modern sliding barn door for my parents new house in one weekend.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
Here it is in three parts part i.
Keep in mind that light switches electrical outlets and heating and cooling registers on the walls next to the opening could be in the way.
Track is nailed to top of track boards use 2x4 blocks to stop door from sliding off end of track sliding barn door trolley inset door width divided by 4 3 inches.
Shirley in fair grove dear shirley.
Sliding doors are available in many sizes and can be solid or split into two sections.