There are five trusses in all: front and rear gable-end trusses, and three intermediate trusses. Begin by cutting ten 2x4 rafters to 52 1⁄2 in. long. Miter-cut the top end of each rafter to 40 ...

These illustrations above show the plans for the screened-in porch, deck framing, gable framing, ledger, truss block, side walls and the end wall. To print these how to build a porch plan, see ...

The roundwood truss system described here enables DIYers to build their own trusses at very low cost. ... (for lofts and second story plans), asymmetric, gambrel and gable end trusses.

To secure your gable end wall, fasten eight-foot long braces to the bottom chord of the gable truss and the adjacent trusses with sixteen-penny (16d) nails.

Box Gable: A box gable features a triangular extension on the gable end, distinguishing the portion between the roof. Front Gable: A front gable is positioned at the front of the house, often ...

But with straps in place, the trusses are less likely to collapse on the gable ends, even if winds remove the plywood sheeting. The bracing, Taylor says, is “sufficient to hold those gable-end ...

The TF Taper Top Poly Panels from TF System -- The Vertical ICF, Inc. can be used to create ledges at varying heights and can also provide additional concrete bearing surface in gable end truss ...