Step 2
Assemble Roof Gables
1.
Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails. This will be
used as the bottom plate on the roof gables.
23-1/2" Gable Stud
2x4 Gable Plate
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2.
Assemble another 12' long bottom plate.
3.
Place (2) two Truss Rafters in the jig. Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate.
4.
Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the gable plate assembled above, in place.
5.
Secure the 2x4 Gable Plate to the Truss Rafter with a 2-1/2" wood screw.
6.
Install (2) two 23-1/2" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers
and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
7.
Repeat steps to assemble another gable. Remove the short 2x4 blocks.
Barbed Metal Plate
2x4 Truss Rafter
