41.
Slide Long Rafter Section on Gable framing so bottom of ridge board slips into Gable notch. At
the peak, align Ridge Boards so they are tight together and secure them with 8 -1 1/4” screws.
Important:
if there is a gap between Ridge Boards, have two helpers push side walls closer
together from outside. To completely secure Ridge Boards, place 4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the
remaining Metal Ridge Board Connector’s holes.
42.
With both Short and Long Roof Side Rafters in correct alignment, secure Gable framing to both
outside rafters with 7 - 2” screws per side at top and with 5 additional 2” screws into wall top plates at
bottom. Prior to attaching
Gussets
(3 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72”), make sure walls are aligned correctly.
Have two helpers push on side walls from the outside until the distance between the inside of the top
plates is 91”.
Gusset
43.
With walls correctly positioned, attach Gusset to Rafter with 4 - 2” screws. Use a level to check
that it is square.
Leave 1” gap
from top of rafter
Long Roof Side
Important:
If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2” screws from gable
framing (
Step 33)
. Re-align gable and secure with 7 - 2” screws into top plate.
Ridge Board
Connectors
Short Roof side Ridge
Board extends 1/2” past.
91”
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