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Position the 2x8 plate against the
2x12. (It is important that the
top plate boards equally over-
hang the structure to accu-
rately center the roof.) Fasten
the 2x8 to the 2x12 plate at the
corner with one 3 1/2" screw.
Once you have all four corners
together, put two 2 1/2" screws
down into the header approx-
imately every 16" all around.
Install the top plates. Position one
2x12 on the eaves side of the
pavilion. Center the plate so that
both ends fall at the same place
on the top of the post, visually
splitting the post-top from corner
to corner. Be sure the overhang
measurement matches on both
ends. Use two 3 1/2” screws to
fasten the plate.
DON’T CUT
WITHOUT CALLING.
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Hold the first short-sided fascia
board in place with the mark
made resting on the outside
edge of the top plate. Also
both ends of the fascia board
should meet flush with the end
of the top plate boards. These
you might need to cut down
if needed.
Install the fascia boards. The
fascia will need to sit 1 1/8" (1
7/8" with metal roof) above
the top of the top plate boards.
Measure up 1 1/8" on the
board and make a mark. Do
this toward each inside end
of each fascia board, and
install the short sides first.
1 1/8”
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