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Step 19
Assemble Roof Gables
Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the gables, temporarily tack 1x4 blocks to the floor.
This will trap the gable frames and ensure the other gable and roof trusses, assembled next,
will be assembled the same.
1. Place a left and right and center gable frame on the floor and hold the frame in position
using 1x4 blocks; tack-nail blocks to floor. Secure frames together using 2-1/2" screws.
2. Screw (2) two 47-1/2" long 2x4s to the sides of the left and right end wall frames using
2-1/2" wood screws.
Left
Frame
3. Screw (1) one 49" long 2x4 to the bottom of the 2x4s installed above using 2-1/2" screws.
4. Install (2) two 47-1/2" wall studs
where shown in detail on right using
10d coated sinker nails.
5. Cut the 2x4s listed below from (2)
two 2x4-6' boards.
1 pc.
24-1/4"
2 pcs.
18-1/2"
6. Install these 2x4s in the center of
the gable.
Center Frame
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47-1/2"
long 2x4s
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49" long
2x4
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. . .
.
1x4 Blocks
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.
. . .
Right
Frame
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