13
Rafters and Stringers
Step 4:
Install the remaining
rafters
. Place
each
rafter
on the
marks
on the
main beam
and fasten with
3 ½”
screws.
Note: All the
rafters should measure 24” from center to
center of rafters.
Step 3:
The top of the
rafter
should be about
¼ - ½”
higher than the top of the
king post
.
Fasten the top of the
rafters
to the
king post
with
2 ½”
screws in each predrilled hole.
Step 5:
Install the
2x4 stringers
on the
rafters
.
The
rafters
and
stringers
are notched to fit
together. Keep the first row of
stringers
flush
with the ends of the
rafters
.
Step 6:
Install the
stringers
in the notches in
the
rafters
, making sure the
rafters
are fit into
the notches in the
stringers
. Fasten with
2 ½”
screws in the predrilled holes.
Step 2:
Fasten each end of each
rafter
to
the
main beam
with
3 ½”
screws through
the predrilled holes.
Step 1:
Begin by installing the 2
rafters
with no
rafter tie
, on each end of the
main beams
as
shown. The
inside edge
of the
rafter
should be
flush with the
outside edge
of the
cross beam
.
