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Step 20
Apply Siding to Roof Gables
1. Install a siding panel on the left end of the gable frame with the 'Cut Edge' flush with the side
of the frame. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Use 8d galvanized box
nails spaced 8" apart. Install the center panel and the right end siding panel.
2. Remove this gable panel, placing it on top of the dormer walls to allow room to assemble
another set of gable frames. Repeat Steps 22 & 23 to assemble and apply siding to a second
set of gable frames.
Flush
Siding 1-1/2" From
End of Frame
Siding Should Extend
3/4" Below Plate
Step 21
Assemble Roof Trusses
1. Place (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x6s and (2) two 50" long 2x6s against the 1x4 blocks. This
will ensure the trusses will be aligned with the roof gables. You will need to reposition the
1x4 blocks to meet the bottom of the rafter leg.
2. Secure the top 2x6 rafters in place with a 47-1/4" long 2x4 and a 15-3/4"x48" wood gusset.
Apply wood glue between the boards. Secure gussets with (2) two rows of 6d common nails
spaced 6" apart.
3. Secure the knee of the truss with a 24" long 2x4 and a 10-1/2"x24" wood gussets. Use wood
glue and secure gussets with (2) two rows of 6d common nails spaced 6" apart.
58-1/4" long 2x6
4. Turn truss over and apply wood gussets to the
opposite side of the truss.
5. Repeat process to assemble (3) three more trusses.
6. Repeat process to assemble (2) two more trusses,
but apply gussets to only one side.
7. Remove 1x4 blocks.
47-1/4" long 2x4
24" long 2x4
50" long 2x6
1x4 Block
reposition
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