Step 7:
Slide a Brace Band over each end of the rafter and up the rafter a few feet. These will be
used to secure the struts.
Step 8:
Slide another set of Purlin End Clamps onto each end of the rafter. These will be be used
at the lower ends of the rafter and will “trap” the brace bands so they can
ʼ
t fall off. The clamp
should be about 2" away from the end of the rafter to leave room for the “T” connector which
will be added later. You should now have a total of 6 sets of end clamps on your rafter.
Lower Position (with purlin installed)
Step 9:
Repeat the steps above to assemble the other end rafter exactly like the one you just made.
Step 10:
On the inside rafters, install Purlin Cross Clamps at the same locations where you installed
end clamps on the end rafters. Leave the screws loose so you can slide in the purlins later on.
This model has 6 clamps per rafter.
Typical Cross Clamp Assembly
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