The first and last truss will not have a collar tie attachd.
Step 14A
Install Trusses
Step 13
Install 2x4 Truss Headers
1.
Place a 72" long 2x4 on top of the siding on the sidewall. It will butt against the siding on
the roof gable. Nails this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers.
2x4-72" Board
Roof Gable
Side Wall Siding
2.
Remove a 2x4 used to brace the front
wall and install next to the 2x4
installed above.
3.
Repeat to install 2x4s on the opposite
side wall.
1.
Starting from back wall install the first truss (without a collar tie) measuring 21-3/4" from the
face of the 2x4 on back gable and the left side of 2x4 truss. Secure the trusses using 2-1/2"
screws and 10d sinkers, See Detail 'A' on next page.
2.
Install the remaining trusses measuring 24” from left side to left side of each truss. Last truss
will not have a collar tie.
24"
21-3/4"
24"
2x4 Truss Header
Truss with
Collar Tie
Lef
t S
ide
Lef
t S
ide
Side Wall
Back Wall
