Step 2
Assemble Trusses
2. Place two truss components together against the 2x4 blocks.
3. Secure the tops together with a wood gusset. Apply wood glue between the 2x4
boards and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 6d galv. nails. Use 12 nails
per gusset. Angle nail slightly so nails do not protrude through the 2x4 boards.
4. Repeat 2 through 3 to assemble (4) four more trusses.
5. Apply another wood gusset to the opposite side of the trusses. Use 7d sinkers.
Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the
back wall frame. There are short 2x4s,
that may have an angle on one end
, supplied in
the kit for this purpose. This will trap the truss parts and insure that all the trusses will
be assembled the same. Use 2-1/2" screws.
Top Gusset
1. Temporarily lay the back wall panels on the floor. Screw 2x4 blocks along the angle side
of the frame as shown below.
2x4 Block
