46.
With both
Ridge Boards
connected, completely secure
Rafters
to Rear
Gable
framing of
both rear and middle Gable Walls
. Use
8 - 2” screws.
Important:
Make sure Metal Ridge
Board Connectors are offset to one
another as illustrated below.
45.
At the peak, align
Ridge Boards
so they are flush together and secure them with
12 - 1 1/4” screws
. To completley secure
Ridge Boards
, place
4 - 1 1/4” screws
into
any of the remaining
Metal Ridge Board Connector
holes. Complete both sides.
Important:
If there is a gap between
Ridge Boards
, try pushing side walls closer togeth-
er from outside. Walls should be 91” apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate.
Hardware (Step 45)
S2
- 1 1/4” Screws
x 16 total
Expert Advice:
It may be helpful to
use some clamps to help hold Ridge
Boards flush together while screwing
Important:
If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2”
screws from gable framing. Re-align gable and secure with 8 - 2” screws total.
Hardware (Step 46)
S3
- 2” Screws
x 16 total
47.
With both
Ridge Boards
connected, completely secure
Rafters
to Front
Gable
framing of
both rear and middle Gable Walls
. Use
8 - 2” screws.
Hardware (Step 47)
S3
- 2” Screws
x 16 total
Offsetting Metal
Ridge Board
Connectors
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