Metal Truss Hanger
Soffit Board
Flush With Siding
Step 14
Install Trusses & Soffit Boards
Note: Truss To Be
Flush with 2x4 Plate
10d Nail
DETAIL 'E'
1.
Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to
2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers secured with 10d
coated sinker nails. See Detail 'E'.
2.
Locate (3) three 65-1/4" long soffit boards that
have a beveled edge. Install one of these boards
flush with the top of the siding and butting against
the rear gable trim. Secure soffit board to the top
wall plate with 3" long screws in each 2x3 block.
3.
Install (2) two more soffit boards.
4.
Install a 4' soffit board behind 1x4 trim on the
front gable. Cut to fit.
5.
Repeat to install soffit boards on opposite side
wall.