Frame Assembly: Standing the Rafters
After all rafters are constructed and placed in an orderly fashion for frame assembly, proceed with standing the first end
rafter. Forklifts and personnel booms are recommended for lifting and setting the rafters. Consult a construction
professional if you are not familiar with construction techniques and erecting similar structures.
NOTE:
Rafter spacing depends on your building. Consult the All Frame Diagrams for your building.
Stand and Secure the First End Rafter
ATTENTION:
Use the proper lifts when standing the rafters. Rafter assemblies can be heavy and awkward to handle.
1. Stand the first end rafter and secure it using rope, cable, or some other form of bracing to hold the rafter in position.
Use a level (or other leveling device) to plumb the end rafter.
NOTE:
This rafter must be plumb. Plumbing the end rafter at this stage assists in placing the remaining rafters.
2.
Secure the rafter feet to prevent the rafter from shifting.
3. Stand the second rafter—the first interior rafter—and secure the rafter feet as before.
Temporary bracing
used to secure the
end rafter in place.
Rope or Cable
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