This slideshow Shows Dormer and Dormer Interior Window Frames ("Trim") taped together to illustrate orientation. In your build you will follow the instructions and use these photos to clarify the steps.
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Painting (second-coat)
Top Floor
Start the Wiring
Foundation
Porch
Roof prep. Roof
Dormer Details (here)
Trim and Brackets
8. A 'Standard' Frame is used on the outside; 'Dormer Interior' on the inside
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12. Square the cutout in the roof with a coarse file or utility knife
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19. Glue the Dormer Ceiling and Sides lined up with the cutout
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20. Don't glue the Frame now, but this is where it will be in the finished house
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21. Interior finishing is done - the Pane sits against the Exterior Frame
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22. The Interior Frame glues into the Dormer against the Pane
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23. The Dormer interior was smoothed and painted before window installation
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24. Some builders add stripwood around the cutout (see "SW16" link at left)
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