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51.
Place 2nd completed Rafter/Batten Section on gable wall framing. Position as per
Steps 47-50.
Gable Notch
Ridge
Board
Rafter
Offsetting Metal
Ridge Board
Connectors
52.
At the peak, align Ridge Boards so
they are flush together and secure them
with 12 - 1 1/4” screws.
Important:
if
there is a gap between Ridge Boards, try
pushing side walls closer together from
outside. Walls should be 91” apart at top
from inside of wall plate to wall plate. To
completely secure Ridge Boards, place
4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the
remaining Metal Ridge Board Connector
holes. Complete both sides.
Important:
- If Gable framing does
not line up with Rafters, remove
temporary 2” screws from gable
framing. Re-align gable and secure
with 8 - 2” screws total.
53.
With both Rafter Ridge Boards
connected. Completely secure Gable
framing to both outside rafters with
8 - 2” screws per gable side.