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35.
With Rafter Section correctly aligned, secure rafters to walls using 90° Metal Brackets. Start with
outside rafters and secure 2 Brackets with 4 - 1 1/4" Screws per bracket. Screw into Wall Extension
Framing at the front, and Wall Panel top framing at the rear. Complete both sides.
Front
36.
With outside rafters properly secured, completely secure remaining interior rafters using
8 - 2 1/2" Screws (1 per rafter). Screw into rafters from inside of Door Header at front of shed and
inside Extension Wall framing at rear of shed, behind Horizontal Wall Cleats.
Important: Pre-drill Battens
with 1/8" bit before fastening.
37.
Position the first row of Battens (3/4" thick x 3 1/2" wide" x 50") on front of roof rafters.
Recess battens 1/8" from rafter end. Batten will sit evenly on center rafters overhanging 2" on the
outside rafters. Attach Batten with 1 - 1 1/4" screw per rafter. Pre-drill with 1/8" bit first to prevent
end from splitting. Fasten both 50" long roof battens.
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