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Flush at
SEAM
PARTS REQUIRED:
LOFT
Locate
TP
and
RL
flush to bottom of top plate and aligned at seam. Secure with 3" (7,6 cm) nails at wall
studs and seam.
5
x1
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
x14
3" (7,6 cm)
2 x 4 x 23-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 60,6 cm)
RL
x1
2 x 4 x 119-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 304,5 cm)
x1
Pre-Assembled Loft Joist
6
7
Clamp or hold
Pre-Assembled Loft Joist
in place flush under top plate as shown.
Drill through joist and wall studs with 7/16" drill bit as shown.
Secure joist with hex bolts, flat washers and lock nuts at both sides
(Fig. B)
.
Tighten lock nuts securely.
x2
x4
x2
3/8" x5-1/2" (1 cm x 14 cm)
3/8" (1 cm)
3/8" (1 cm)
Hex Bolt
Flat Washer
Lock Nut
(NOT ACTUAL SIZE)
GABLE
WALL
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
TP
RL
Flush
Flush
Fig. B
Flush
Flush
JOIST TO FRONT OF STUD
JOIST TO FRONT OF STUD
