79
1-3/4"
(4,4 cm)
1-3/4"
(4,4 cm)
TP
TP
TP
Flush
Flush
Flush
SP
2
3
Assemble joist with 3" nails in a staggered pattern.
Turn assembled joist over and repeat staggered nail pattern.
Repeat steps to build a second loft joist.
Support joist and drill a 7/16" hole through each end
(Fig. A)
.
PARTS REQUIRED:
LOFT JOISTS
x28
3" (7,6 cm)
x2
2 x 4 x 96" (5,1 x 10,2 x 243,8 cm)
TP
7/16" (11 mm) Drill Bit
Orient parts
TP
and
SP
on a flat surface.
Hold parts
TP
and
SP
flush and aligned.
BEGIN
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1
Fig. A
Flush
3"
(7,6 cm)
Nails
2 x 4 x 48" (5,1 x 10,2 x 121,9 cm)
x2
SP