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42.
Place Temporary Support Beam inside the shed prior to lifting semi-completed Rafter Section on
to walls. Using 3 people, lift the Rafter Section up, carefully supporting Hip Rafters.
43.
Place seat cut of Hip Rafter in each corner. Position Front Mid Rafter seat cut equally from side
to side on Front Wall Top Plate. Position Temporary Support Beam directly below Core Block to
support entire Rafter Section. Tack Support Beam Plywood Base to floor with
2 - 1 1/4” Screws.
Support Beam
44.
Starting at rear corner, center Hip Rafter equally on corner. Push Rafter tight against corner of
Top Plates. With a
90° Metal Bracket
, tack Rafter into position using
2 - 1 1/4” Screws.
(When main
rafters are all aligned correctly, go back and completely secure Rafter using
2 - 90° Metal Brackets
and
4 - 1 1/4” Screws.
) Complete all Hip Rafters.
Rear Corner
