Small Cape Cod Manual
Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 8
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Fasten as shown right by joints.
Fasten the 1x3 to the center section using
black screws. This will straighten the 2x6
and make it strong.
Lay trusses as shown. On the 4x6 and 6x8 sizes, the
trusses are the same angle. On the larger sizes (8x8,
8x10, and 8x12) the angles are different on one end.
Make sure the correct angles are matching. You can
check this with the gusset angles.
Keep the top of the truss even and install 2
1/2” screws as shown.
Fasten the truss gussets, keep the top even.
Use black headed screws for this. Install
one gusset on either side of the truss. For a
total of 2 per truss.
Flip the truss and install gusset on other
side.
