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Important: Make sure Metal Ridge
Board Connectors are offset to one
another as illustrated below.
Offsetting Metal
Ridge Board
Connectors
45.
At the peak, align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and secure them with
12 - 1 1/4" screws. To completley secure Ridge Boards, place 4 - 1 1/4" screws into
any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connector holes. Complete both sides.
Important: If there is a gap between Ridge Boards, try pushing side walls closer togeth-
er from outside. Walls should be 91" apart at top from inside of wall plate to wall plate.
Important: If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2"
screws from gable framing. Re-align gable and secure with 8 - 2" screws total.
46.
With both Ridge Boards connected, completely secure Rafters to Gable
framing of both rear and middle Gable Walls. Use 8 - 2" screws per gable.
47.
Attach Rafters in porch area into Top
Plate of porch with 1 - 2 1/2" screw per Rafter.
Once again, measure 91" from inside of wall
plate to wall plate for correct Rafter alignment
prior to attaching. Drill pilot holes in rafters on
angle first to prevent splitting and then screw
down.
Hardware (Step 47)
S3 - 2" Screws
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x 4 total
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Expert Advice: It may be helpful to
use some clamps to help hold Ridge
Boards flush together while screwing
2 1/2"
screws
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Hardware (Step 45)
S2 - 1 1/4" Screws
x 16 total
Hardware (Step 46)
S3 - 2" Screws
x 32 total
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