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Step 4
Assemble Roof Gables
1.
Place (2) two truss halves together on the 2x4 gable plate.
2.
Cut a 50" long 2x4 to fit and install in the center of the gable. Nail through gable plate and
plywood gusset with (2) two 10d sinkers. Secure the top with a 9" x 12" wood gusset.
3.
Butt (2) two 40-3/4" long 2x4s against the wood gusset. Secure the bottoms to the 2x4 gable
plate by nailing through plate with (2) two 10d sinkers. Secure the tops with a barbed plate.
4
Install (2) two 30-3/4" long 2x4s with barbed plates and nails.
5.
Nail truss leg to 12' Gable Plate with 10d sinkers.
30-3/4" Long 2x4
2x4 Cut to Fit
40-3/4" Long 2x4
9" x 12" Wood Gusset
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
If you want to install the loft doors and trim as a
decorative plant (not operating) repeat the above steps.
If you want the loft doors to open, repeat steps 1-5
substituting number step 3 with directions below.
3.
Cut a 50" long 2x4 board to fit
between the 40-3/4" boards and
install in the opening 32" from top
of plywood gusset. Secure with
1"x4" metal barbed plates.
6.
Position 2nd gable plate and repeat steps to assemble the front roof gable. Read note below:
32"
Remove temporary 2x4 blocks
