Instructions / Assembly

TRUSS BRACING:
TYPE (2) COLLAR TIE WITH VERTICAL, TYPE (3) COLLAR TIE WITH WEB BRACES
Your carport may or may not require a truss brace depending on carport
width and the wind and snow load in your county. 10’, 12’ and 14’ wide
carports do not require truss braces. 18’, and 20’ carports often do not
require a brace. Most 24’ and 30’ wide carports require a brace. Check
with your dealer If you have questions.
NOTE: TRUSS BRACES ARE USED ON ALL INSIDE FRAME
SECTIONS, NOT ON THE TWO END FRAME SECTIONS.
COLLAR TIE ASSEMBLY:
Collar Ties are made up of 3 parts: (1) Center Tie 2” x 2” x 111” long swaged (reduced) on both ends (part #74-1110) and
(2) end ties. End Ties are 2” square tube. On 18’ wide carports 38 1/2” (part #7400-3850), on 20’ wide carports 50 1/2”
long (part #7400-5050). On 24’ wide carports 74 1/2” long (part #7400-7450). On 30’ wide carports 111” long (part #7400-
11100).
Assembly: Place an End Tie on both ends of the Center Tie and fasten each joint with (6) #12 hex head, self-drilling
screws. Place screws on one side of the assembly as shown. Note: Make sure the assembly is straight when you install
screws.
Install a left and right Collar Tie Bracket on both ends as shown.
ASSEMBLY OF COLLAR TIE TO ROOF/WALL FRAME:
The collar tie must be centered in the frame. Take a measurement from the end of the side post to the collar tie bracket
on both ends of the truss brace. Adjust the brace side to side until the measurements are equal. Fasten the collar tie
brackets to the rafters with (6) self-drilling screws on each side of the assembly.
SCREW PATTERN
CENTER TIE
END TIE
END TIE
COLLAR TIE
BRACKET LEFT &
RIGHT
COLLAR TIE BRACKET, (LEFT)
(RIGHT) IS A MIRROR IMAGE.
#12 HEX HEAD, SELF-DRILLING SCREW
TYPE 2 TYPE 3
COLLAR TIE WITH
VERTICAL BRACE
COLLAR TIE WITH
WEB BRACING
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EQUAL MEASUREMENT
ON BOTH SIDES