Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Tip: To prevent gable studs from
being knocked loose when nailing
siding, lay 2x4 OSB sheathing,
supplied in kit, under the studs.
Step 2
Assemble Rear Gable
5.
Turn the gable over. Locate pre-cut gable siding. Starting from left install the siding extending
3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Insure the siding does not extend above the top frame. Use 6d galv.
nails spaced 12" apart.
34-1/4" Long Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
4.
Screw (3) three 16" long 2x4 blocks flush with bottom
of the 2x4 bottom cord. One on each end and one in
the center. Use (2) two 2-1/2" screws.
35-3/4" Long Center Stud
1.
Place (2) two 47" long and (2) two 38" long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig. Secure at knee
with 1"x4" drive-on plates. Position ridge block at peak. Locate (1) one 35-3/4" 2x4 center
stud and secure to ridge block with 1"x4" metal plate. Nail gusset to ridge block and truss.
2.
Install 116-1/4" bottom cord and nail gussets to bottom of truss.
3.
Install (2) two 21-1/2" and (2) two 34-1/4" with angle cut on one end. Secure 2x4 gable studs
to the truss with (9) nine 1"x4" metal plates at top and bottom.
1"x4" Plate
at Knee
38" Long Gable Rafter
47" Long Gable Rafter
1"x4" Plate
Wood Gusset
LAP
