Gambrel Shed Plans With Loft: Roof: Page 7

Cut and install the parts for the front and back truss.
*** 2×4 for Bottom Rafter – *** *** bevel cut on bottom, *** bevel cut on top.
*** 2×4 for Top Rafter – *** *** bevel cut on bottom, *** bevel cut on top.
*** 2×4 for Center Wall Stud – *** *** bevel cut on the center of 2×4.
*** 2×4 for Wall Stud – *** *** bevel cut on top.
*** 2×4 for Wall Stud – *** *** bevel cut on top.
*** 2×4 for truss bottom – *** *** bevel cut both ends.
Nail 3 ½” nails through the rafters, bottom of 2×4, and into the wall studs.
Make sure the bottom of all truss measure ***
Make sure all truss are the same or else you will not have an even roof.

Cut to size a ***x*** plywood to make gussets. Secure as shown above using 1 ¼” nails.
Make sure all truss are the same or else you will not have an even roof.

Cut the rafters to size.
*** – 2×4 for Bottom Rafter – *** *** angle cut on the bottom, *** angle cut on the top.
*** – 2×4 – for Top Rafter – *** *** angle cut on the bottom, *** angle cut on the top.
Make sure the bottom of all truss measure ***
Make sure all truss are the same or else you will not have an even roof.

Cut to size a ***x*** plywood to make gussets. Secure as shown above using 1 ¼” nails.
Make sure all truss are the same or else you will not have an even roof.

Toe nail roof truss to side wall using 3 ½” nails. Roof truss will be 24” O.C.

Use 1 ¼” finishing nails to install the *** 1×4 side wall trim. The ends will stick out *** on both ends.

Nail the ½” plywood roof decking with 1 ½” nails.
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See illustration above.