Reynolds Building Systems the Easton Assembly Manual page 5

Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails. This will be
used as the bottom plate on the roof gables.
2. Assemble another 12' long bottom plate.
3. Place (2) two Truss Rafters in the jig. Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate.
4. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the gable plate assembled above, in place.
Barbed Metal Plate
2x4 Truss Rafter
5. Secure the 2x4 Gable Plate to the Truss Rafter with a 2-1/2" wood screw.
6. Install (2) two 23-1/2" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers
and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
7. Repeat steps to assemble another gable. Remove the short 2x4 blocks.
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2x4 Gable Plate
23-1/2" Gable Stud