Sliding doors are a popular option for post frame buildings.
Pole barn sliding door installation.
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.
Kwik frame type sliding barn doors measure 5 1 2 up from the bottom of header at each jamb post.
Single trolleys will support a door up to 450lbs.
Snap chalk line across header bottom chord of truss place 2x6 track board with top edge flush with chalk line place track board so top of 2x4 is flush with line from center of post jamb to end of door in open position.
Starting from end cut a 1 1 2 slot along trim bend.
Trim will cover the lower 1 1 2 side and 5 1 2 face.
Installation tips see cannonball sliding door parts page for complete list of products.
Install track board trim before sliding door track.
Also show you how to install it.
When using 2x4 lumber for side rails use a 1 5 x3 5.
Self flashing to accept metal sheets and conceal cut edges.
Learn how to create your own barn and commercial sliding door systems with 3 easy steps.
Sliding doors are available in many sizes and can be solid or split into two sections.
Door track length is to be double the width of the opening size.
Pre punched fastener holes for fast installation.
Also explore interactive features that will help you select the ideal sliding door frame and rail and hanger.
Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired.
Follow along as i show you how i build a siding barn door.
Knife score trim inside face 1 1 2 from cut end.
Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.