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48.
Locate and attach both
Left and Right Front Hip Rafters with Cleats
(68 3/8” - 30 & 45
Degree cuts at one end). Align Left and Right Rafters so cleats are recessed on inside. Attach to
Core Block Alignment line as per
Step 46
.
49.
To correctly align Front Hip Rafters, use Side (59 3/4” long) and Front Facia (85 3/4” long) boards
as a template. Starting with 1 Front Hip Rafter, place Side Facia against end of corner Hip Rafter end.
(align on 45 degree angle). Move Front Hip Rafter so end of Side Facia lines up. Tack Front Hip Rafter
down with
1 - 90° Metal Bracket
and
4 - 1 1/4” Screws.
(may have to re-position later).
50.
Use Front and Side Facia to assist in positioning 2nd Front Hip Rafter. If Rafter is out of
alignment, reposition 1st Front Hip Rafter until both Rafters are reasonably aligned. When satisfied
with position of both Rafters, secure each with
1 - 90° Metal Bracket
and
4 - 1 1/4” Screws.
Side Facia
59 3/4”
Front Facia
1- 90° Metal
Bracket
Side
Facia
Le
ft
Si
de
Cleat recessed
on inside.
Right Side.
