Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block
Step 1
Assemble Trusses
2x4 Truss Half
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
Lower Gusset
2x4-116-1/4" Bottom Cord
1.
Position (2) two half trusses between a 116-1/4" long 2x4 bottom cord.
2.
Hold truss parts in place by temporarily screwing 2x4 blocks to the floor. There are short 2x4
blocks supplied in the kit for this purpose. Use the 2-1/2" wood screws.
3.
Secure the tops together with a 22-3/4" long ridge block and wood gusset. Apply wood glue
between the 2x4 boards and the gusset. Nail the gusset with (16) sixteen 6d common nails.
4.
Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets. Use 12 nails per gusset.
5.
Assemble (5) five more trusses.
6.
Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 Block
2x4 Ridge Block
7.
Assemble the last truss without the bottom cord.
Locate wood gussets with a 2x4 block attached
to one side.
8.
Attach this block/gusset to the bottom of each
truss leg. Secure to leg with 6d galv. nails and
wood glue.
9.
Turn truss over and apply gussets.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed.
