Instructions / Assembly

6. Remove and save the short 2x4 blocks. They

will be used in a later step.

Detail 'B'

Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses

1. Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below.

The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss

rafter and collar tie in place. See 'Detail B'.

2. Secure the 2x4 truss rafters at the top with a 8" x 20" wood gusset. Apply wood glue between

the 2x4s and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14) fourteen 6d common nails,

3. Install (2) two 12"x24" gussets at ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.

4. Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.

5. Repeat to assemble (4) four more trusses if you are building a 12' long building. Assemble (6)

six more trusses if you are building a 16' long building.

2x4 Block

Top Gusset

12"x24" Gusset

2x4-82" Collar Tie

Install collar tie the same

distance from edge of floor.

80-1/2" Truss Rafter

2x4 Block

80-1/2" Truss Rafter