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Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates & Layout Roof Trusses
6.
Layout the truss spacing. Facing the front of the building, start measuring from the left corner.
Measure from the 2x4 face of the gable when marking the location of the first truss. The last
truss space will be wider. Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on
the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when installed.
7.
Using 6d common nails, install metal hangers to the 2x4 tie plate. Align the opening center
of the 'X' mark and bottom of the opening flush with the 2x4 tie plate. See Detail 'D'.
2x4-76" Tie Plate
21-3/8"
24"
64-1/2" Tie Plate
Detail 'D'
1.
Disassemble the other shipping pallet, the 76" long 2x4s will be used as tie plates. Install all
2x4 tie plates with 10d sinkers.
2.
Gather the 2x4s removed from the door openings in Step 10, also to be used for tie plates.
3.
Install a 64-1/2" long 2x4 against the gable end. Install (2) two 76" long 2x4s next.
4.
Cut one of the 2x4s, from the door opening, to fit against the gable end.
5.
Repeat process to install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite wall.
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