Step 4
Assemble Roof Trusses
Step 3
Assemble Front Wall Frames
1.
Cut (2) two 27-3/4" long boards from (1) one 72" long 2x4 board.
2.
Cut (2) two 72" 2x4s to a length of 69-1/2" used for header supports.
1.
Place (2) two 62" long 2x4 boards with angled ends together as shown below. If possible,
hold in place with 2x4 blocks as shown. Make sure the trusses measure 10'-0" wide when
assembled to fit properly when installed.
2.
Secure the tops together with a wood gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14) fourteen
6d common nails. Angle nail slightly so nails do not protrude through the 2x4 boards.
3.
Repeat above steps to assemble (6) six more trusses.
Wood Gusset
2x4-62" Boards
Tip: If possible, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on
one end, supplied in the kit for this purpose. This will secure the truss boards in position so all the
trusses will be assembled the same. Use the 2-1/2" deck screws packed in the kit.
4.
Select (5) five trusses and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 Block
2x4 Blocks
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
11-1/4"
60" Wall Plate
13-1/2"
27-3/4" Wall Plate
3.
Position one 27-3/4” board cut above and a 60" long 2x4 together
and mark where wall studs will be located. See detail above.
4.
Assemble front wall using (3) three 72" long 2x4s and a 69-1/2"
long header support. Place 2x4s over the 'X' marks and nail using
10d sinkers.
5.
Repeat steps 3-4 to assemble another front wall frame.
27-3/4” Wall Plate
69-1/2” Header Support
