Inside of Building
Step 18 Layout Roof Trusses
1.
Layout the truss spacing from the rear 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 6d common 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
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
Step 17 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
2x4-72" Flush with Inside Wall
1.
Install (1) one 72" long 2x4 over the soffit panels on a side wall. Install the 2x4 flush with
the inside of the side wall. Use 10d sinkers.
Side Wall Panels
2.
Cut to fit another 72" long 2x4 and butt against gable to finish.
3.
Repeat process to install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite wall.
