14' End Wall
DETAIL 'D'
Step 14A
Assemble Gable Frame
1.
Cut a 16' long 2x4 to a length of 14'-2".
2.
Gather (2) 62-1/8" long and (2) 69-7/8" long 2x4s. Place blue marked ends of 69-7/8" 2x4s
together at the ridge. Position 62-1/8" boards as shown below. Set the 14'-2" long 2x4 on edge
and nearest to 14' end wall. The gable frame when complete will be 2" wider than loft floor.
3.
Check the frame for squareness. Measure from the knee to the corner of the 14'-2" long 2x4.
Measure again from opposite knee. The measurements should be the same, see Detail 'C'.
4.
It is important that both gables and the trusses are built the same. Temporarily tack 1x4 blocks,
included in the kit, to the loft flooring around the gable frame members, see above. The blocks
measure 8"-12" long and may have angled ends.
5.
Screw the 2x4 plate to the truss leg with (2) two 2-1/2" deck screws on each end. See Detail 'D'.
DETAIL 'C'
1x4 Block
69-7/8" Long 2x4
62-1/8" Long 2x4
Position This 2x4 on Edge. See Detail 'D'
62-1/8" Long 2x4
14'-2" Long 2x4
83-3/8" Overall Height
162-5/8" (+ or -)
14'-2" Long 2x4
62-1/8"
Long 2x4
Blue Ends
Together
