35.
With Rafter Section correctly aligned, secure rafters to walls using
90° Metal Brackets
. Start with
outside rafters and secure 2 Brackets with
4 - 1 1/4” Screws
per bracket. Screw into Wall Extension
Framing at the front, and Wall Panel top framing at the rear. Complete both sides.
90° Metal Brackets
36.
With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using
8 - 2 1/2” Screws
(1 per rafter). Screw into rafters from inside of Door Header at front of shed and
inside Extension Wall framing at rear of shed, behind Horizontal Wall Cleats.
Front
37.
Position the first row of
Battens (3/4” thick x 3 1/2” wide” x 50”)
on front of roof rafters.
Recess battens 1/8” from rafter end. Batten will sit evenly on center rafters overhanging 2” on the
outside rafters. Attach Batten with
1 - 1 1/4” screw
per rafter. Pre-drill with 1/8” bit first to prevent
end from splitting. Fasten both 50” long roof battens.
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Recess Battens 1/8”
from end of rafter
Important:
Pre-drill Battens
with 1/8” bit before fastening.
