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Step 10
Install 2x4 Tie Plates
1. Cut a 2x4-12' in half and install a 6' long 2x4 flush with the 2x4 top plate on the front wall
panel. Use 10d coated sinker nails, double row, spaced 18" apart. Install a 2x4-12' board
next, and then install the other 6' long 2x4 flush with the right corner. Repeat to install 2x4s
across the top of the back wall.
2. Cut a 12' long 2x4 to 137". Install on the end wall. Repeat on the opposite end wall.
137" Tie Plates
Step 11
Loft Flooring Layout
The diagram below show the loft sheathing layout with the open area position on the right.
Draw a line to mark the center of the loft floor.
4' x 8'
4' x 6'
144" To Center of Floor
2x4-12' Tie Plate
2x4-6' Tie Plate
4' x 4'
4' x 8'
4' x 8'
4' x 4'
2' x 8'
2' x 8'
For reference later, draw a line in
the center of the floor.
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