center line
Step 2
Assemble Roof Gables
1.
Butt (2) two 52-1/2" long 2x4s together and
secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 44" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together.
Center the plywood gusset over the 2x4 plates.
Use glue and 6d common nails.
19" Gable Stud
6.
Repeat to assemble another gable. Remove 2x4 blocks.
2x4 Gable Plate
2.
Remove 2x4 blocks that secured collar tie in place in Step 1.
3.
Place (2) two 66" long 2x4 truss members at the top of the truss jig.
4.
Install the gable plate assembled above to the truss legs with 2-1/2" wood screws, see
detail 'B'. Install a 2x4 block to hold the plate straight. Secure the top 2x4s together with
a 1x4 barbed metal plate.
5.
Install 2x4 -19" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate
with 10d sinkers and secure the top with 1x4 barbed metal
drive-on plates.
52-1/2" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood
Gusset
2x4 Block
Screw gable plate to truss
leg with 2-1/2" screw.
See Detail 'B'
DETAIL B
Barbed
Metal Plate
