Instructions / Assembly

Inside of Building
2x4 Tie Plate
Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses
1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building. Measure from the backside of the
2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Important: When marking
the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel
when they are installed.
2. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 1-1/2" hanger nails . The opening should line
up with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.
24"
1. Cut a 2x4-6' in half and install a 3' piece over the
sidewall, against the rear gable plate. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 6' long 2x4, cut the 3' piece to finish.
3. Go to number 6.
21-3/8"
Sidewall
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
3' or 4' Length
Measure From
Backside of 2x4
Step 12 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
For a 16' Building Length, Skip to Number 4
4. Install a 4' long 2x4 over the sidewall,
against the rear gable plate. Use 10d
sinkers.
5. Install (2) two 2x4-6' to finish.
6. Install tie plates on the opposite wall.