Step 3
Assemble Roof Trusses
1. Place (2) two rafter halves on top of the wall plate and secure top with a wood gusset.
2. Install 1x3-72"collar ties, stamped with an 'A', across the truss parallel with top of wall.
Secure with (2) two 6d common nails on each end of collar tie.
3. Turn assembled truss over and install a gusset on the other side.
4. Repeat to assemble more trusses. For a 10' building assemble (3) three more. Four (4)
more for a 12' building and (6) six more for a 16' long building.
1x3 Collar Tie
Before removing sidewall and rafter blocks assemble the roof trusses.
Step 4
Install Gable on Sidewall
(1) Screw
2x4 Block
1. Remove the 2x4 blocks that were used as a guide at the top of rafters. Place a gable assembly
on back wall with the gusset facing downward, towards the floor. Place a 2x4 block under
gusset to elevate gable.
2. Hold the gable legs flush with the 2x4 top plate on the wall frame and secure with (4) four
2-1/2" wood screws as shown below.
2x4 Top Wall Plate
Hold Flush