X
X
X
X
X
X
Metal Bracket
2x4 Tie Plate
X
1x3 Collar Tie
Step 10
Install Roof Trusses
24"
Important:
When marking the front
wall plate for the truss location, place
the 'X' on the correct side of the lines
to keep the trusses parallel.
23-1/4"
24"
Nail Through
Siding
4.
Install trusses over the 'X' marks on the front
of the building. Make sure the front wall is
straight. Measure each truss so the overhang
is the same. Secure the trusses to the metal
brackets.
5.
Install a 1x3x66-1/2" long board as a collar
tie on one of the center trusses for support.
inside of building
1.
Layout front and rear 2x4 wall plates
for trusses. The 'X' marks where the
trusses will be placed.
2.
Install metal truss supports, on the
front tie plate, where the trusses will
be located. Install with roof nails.
3.
Toenail the back of the truss to the wall
plate. Also secure the truss by nailing
through the rear siding into the end of
the trusses. See detail bottom right.
