Secure the trusses to the sidewall that
has the wall bracing first. Make sure
the opposite sidewall is plumb before
securing trusses. The building width
should be 12'-0" measuring outside of
2x4 tie plate to outside of 2x4 tie plate.
IMPORTANT
Notch OSB
Step 15 Set Trusses
1.
Starting from back wall install (4) four trusses
with the wood gusset on the line and the truss
bottom over the 'X' marks.
2.
Secure trusses with the metal hangers
and 1-1/2" long hanger nails.
Step 16 Install Loft Flooring
1.
Install (2) two 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses.
Notch floor around studs in the rear gable.
2.
If necessary, cut flooring to the center of the 2x4.
3.
Install the remaining trusses and the front gable panel
4.
Install 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses at the front and center of the building.
Before installing floor sheathing consider the location and size of access opening.
Cut sheathing as appropriate.
Make sure the trusses and walls
remain plumb before nailing
flooring. Nail floor to bottom
2x4 of gable and trusses with
7d coated nails. Space 12" apart.