47.
Attach
Rafters
in porch area into Top
Plate of porch with
1 - 2 1/2” screw
per
Rafter
.
Once again, measure 91” from inside of wall
plate to wall plate for correct
Rafter
alignment
prior to attaching. Drill pilot holes in rafters on
angle first to prevent splitting and then screw
down.
2 1/2“
screws
PreDrill!
46.
With both
Ridge Boards
connected, completely secure
Rafters
to
Gable
framing of
both rear and middle Gable Walls
. Use
8 - 2” screws
per gable.
Offsetting Metal
Ridge Board
Connectors
Important:
Make sure Metal Ridge
Board Connectors are offset to one
another as illustrated below.
45.
At the peak, align
Ridge Boards
so they are flush together and secure them with
12 - 1 1/4” screws
. To completley secure
Ridge Boards
, place
4 - 1 1/4” screws
into
any of the remaining
Metal Ridge Board Connector
holes. Complete both sides.
Important:
If there is a gap between
Ridge Boards
, try pushing side walls closer togeth-
er from outside. Walls should be 91” apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate.
Hardware (Step 45)
S2
- 1 1/4” Screws
x 16 total
Expert Advice:
It may be helpful to
use some clamps to help hold Ridge
Boards flush together while screwing
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.
Hardware (Step 47)
S3
- 2” Screws
x 4 total
Hardware (Step 46)
S3
- 2” Screws
x 32 total
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