Here it is in three parts part i.
How to install sliding pole barn doors.
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.
I made a custom modern sliding barn door for my parents new house in one weekend.
Construct the correct size door panels with materials bought or buy ready made ones if desired.
Run door track about 3 4 distance of door opening on each side of the jamb post.
Here s how i did it with a little help from my partner in crime.
Expecting the door frame to be shipped pre assembled.
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.
The best answer to your question is chapter 27 of the hansen pole buildings construction manual.
Steel sliding doors will also be far cheaper than dutch doors on an a horse barn or animal confinement building.
Likewise sliding barn doors are often used in interior spaces as an alternative to traditional doors or separators.
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.
Follow along as i show you how i build a siding barn door.
Dear pole barn guru.
Attach the mounting board attach the mounting board by firmly nailing it to the joists inside the pole barn.
Installing siding before sliding door.
When you buy your barn doors be sure to follow any instructions given with the kit.
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.
Sliding barn doors work best when there is enough empty wall space next to the opening that the door can slide completely open.
How does one construct a sliding barn door.
Also show you how to install it.
Sliding doors are a popular option for post frame buildings.
The best and quickest method toward installing a sliding barn door is to purchase a commercially available mounting kit.
The steps below will provide you with a simple outline for outfitting a barn or interior space with a sliding door.