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Measure the distance between the side casings, and cut the top casing to fit.
D. PREPARE HEAD CASINGS & MARK
SIDE CASINGS
1. On each jamb, mark a reveal line I/S" from the
inside edge. The casings will be installed flush with
these lines.
2. Cut the head casing to length. Mark the
centerpoint of the head casings and the
centerpoint of the head jamb. Align the casing
with the head jamb reveal line, matching the
centerpoints so that the head casing extends
evenly beyond both side jambs. Nail the casing
to the wall at stud locations and at the jamb.
3. Hold the side casings against the head casing
and mark them for cutting.
E. CUT SIDE CASINGS
Cut the side casings to length. Note: If desired, make
45 miter cuts on the top end of the casing. J\!leasure
and cut the other vertical casing piece, using the same
method.
F. FASTEN SIDE CASINGS
Align the side casings with the side jamb reveal lines ,
and then nail the casings to the jambs and framing
members. Set the nails using a nail set. Fill the nail
holes with wood putty.
using a miter saw, make 45 cuts on the ends of the moldings.
Locknail the corner joints by drilling pilot hol es and driving
4d finish nails through each corner, as shown.
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