15
PARTS REQUIRED:
x 70
2" (5,1 cm)
x 10
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
x10
6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
OSB OR WOOD GRAIN
x10
2 x 4 x 75-1/4" (5,1 x 10,2 x 191,1 cm)
ECN
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
ECN x2
ECN x2
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Glue where
gusset installs
Keep rafters firmly against
PVA
at both ends when securing gusset.
You have finished assembling your rafters.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assemble four more rafters.
Remove
PVA
's from floor.
Flip rafters over and attach a second gusset using glue and (12) 2" nails. No need to use jig for this gusset.
4
5
3
2
Keep
ECN
firm against outside
PVA
's as shown
(Fig.A)
and push rafters tight to the middle
PVA
. Rafters should
touch at tips
(Fig. A)
.
Apply glue to rafters where gusset will attach
(Fig. B)
.
Place gusset onto
ECN
holding a 1/4" gap from edge
(Fig. C)
and keeping rafters firm as instructed. Secure
gusset using one 1-5/8" screw into each rafter.
HINT:
These screws will help hold the measurements when you
nail on gussets.
Use ten 2" nails to finish securing the gusset to the rafters to pattern shown in
Fig. C
.
BEGIN
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1
Place two rafters
ECN
into the jig as shown.
FINISH
6
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
Screw
120-3/4"
(306,7 cm)
