Inside of Building
Step 14 Layout Roof Trusses
Side Wall
Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Side Walls
1.
Install a 4' long 2x4 over a side wall, against the
front gable plate and flush with the inside of soffit.
Use 10d sinkers.
2.
If used for a wall brace, remove a 72" long 2x4 and
install this next to 4' tie plate. Install another 72"
2x4.
3.
Cut a 4' long 2x4 to fit and install against rear gable.
4.
Install tie plates on the opposite side wall.
1.
Layout the truss spacing from the left side wall of the building. Measure from the backside
of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing
to other gable. Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same
side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
2.
Install metal hangers to the tie plate with hanger nails . The opening should line up with the
'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.
24"
20-5/8"
Measure from
Backside of 2x4
Install
Flush
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
