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RAFTER ASSEMBLY
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
OSB OR WOOD GRAIN
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
DNB x2
Flush at peak
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to build (2) rafters with only (1) gusset
(FIg. C)
Flip over rafter assembly and fasten a 2nd gusset with 2" nails
(Fig. A, FIg. B)
.
No need to use the jig for the 2nd gusset.
4
3
2
Place gusset onto
DNB
with a 1/4" gap from edge
(Fig. A)
while holding rafters in place.
Secure gusset with (1) 1-5/8" screw into each rafter.
HINT: These screws will help hold the measurements when you nail on gussets.
Secure the gusset to the rafters with (10) 2" nails in the pattern shown
(Fig. A)
.
Press
DNB
firmly against the outside of
CLA
's, as shown
(Fig. A)
and push rafters tight to the middle.
Rafters should touch (flush) at peak
(Fig. A)
.
BEGIN
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1
Place (2) rafters
DNB
into the jig, as shown.
FINISH
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
Screw
144-3/4"
(367,7 cm)
144-3/4"
(367,7 cm)
Repeat steps 1-3 to build (4) or (6) ADDITIONAL rafters with (2) gussets (FIg. B).
Fig. C -
Build 2
Fig. B -
Build 5 or 7 (total)
Fig. A
1/4"
(1,9 cm)
1/4"
(1,9 cm)
Your rafters are now assembled.
Keep rafters pressed firmly against CL
A
at both ends when securing gusset.
Flush
2" (5,1 cm)
PARTS REQUIRED:
x174
x18
x130
x14
x18
x14
x16
x12
12x16'
12x12'
2 x 4 x 88-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 225,3 cm)
DNB
