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24"
18-3/4"
Rear Gable
Measure from Face
of Gable Plate
3.
Layout the truss spacing. Measure from the inside face of the 2x4 gable plate to mark the
location of the first truss. The last truss space will be more than 24".
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.
Step 18
Install 2x4 Truss Plates
1.
Install a 48" long 2x4 truss plate against the rear gable
and flush with outside edge of wall plate. Install a 72"
long 2x4 truss plate. Cut another 72" truss plate to size
and install. Use 10d coated sinker nails spaced 16".
2.
Repeat to install truss plates on the opposite side.
48” Truss Plate
72” Truss Plate
Rear Gable
