
Firehouse Manual
Construction Manual © 2007-2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 9
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Fasten truss gussets, keep top even. Install one gus-
set on either side of the truss. Make sure the gusset
does not stick out past the truss, or roofing will not
fit.
Install trusses in premarked spot. Note: trusses
only come to the edge of the 2x6. You may have to
pull them to the correct position. This is from not
fastening the gussets correctly or from bowing wall
or other factors.
This shows an 8x8. An 8x10 and 8x12 will
have extra trusses. The trusses are positioned
every 2’ on center (or to the middle).
Install the first sheet of OSB sheeting. It will
start at the edge of the endwall truss. There will
be a 1/2” gap between OSB and 2x2.
Fasten at the top with the same measurement.
Fasten onto the truss. Remember it will only
come to the center of the truss. This will allow
room for the next sheet of OSB. You may have to
move the truss from side to side