OLT SSGS1212 User manual

12x12 SunShed Garden Shed
Plywood Roof - FJ
Assembly Manual
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today free of any liability for improper installation,
maintenance and repair of any of our products.
Revision #1.1
April 22, 2021
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Thank you for purchasing
an 12x12 SunShed Garden
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer
Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our
commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of
this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace
period.
Important:
Plywood roof panels must be covered with water proof roofing
paper or equivalent material now. Roofing paper and roofing
material is not supplied in this kit.
Leaving plywood roof panels unprotected will result in water
damage to the shed as well as delamination of the plywood.
Plywood Roof Area:
118.6 Sq. Ft.

Thank you for purchasing our 12x12 Sunshed Garden Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
A. Floor Section
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joist Unattached)
3 - 45 1/2” x 66 1/2” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joists Unattached)
6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8" - Floor Joists
6 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 63 1/2" - Floor Joists
3 - 45 3/8” x 74 7/8” - Floor Plywood
3 - 45 3/8” x 66 3/8” - Floor Plywood
10 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 76 1/2 & 60” - Floor Runners
B. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
4 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
4 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Bottom Wall Plates
4 - 45 1/2” x 75”- Window Wall Panels
3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Double Window Walls
1 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panel
2 - 45 1/2” x 9” - Wall Extendors
2 - 46 1/4” x 9” - Angled Left Wall Extendors
2 - 46 1/4” x 9” - Angled Right Wall Extendors
Window Inserts
6 Small Window Inserts
4 Regular Window Inserts
Door, Door Jamb, Header & Door Stops
1 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/4” x 73” - Vertical Door Jamb
1 - 2” x 3 1/4” x 45 1/2” - Door Header (Dado)
2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 72” - Interior Vertical Door Stops
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 36”- Interior Horizontal Door Stop
1 - 31 1/2” x 72” - Dutch Door - 2pcs (42” and 30” high)
Gable Walls
2 - Left Hand Gables - Triangular shaped
2 - Right Hand Gables - Triangular shaped
Top Wall Plates
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/4” x 65 3/4” - Sides - 22 1/2 degree cut on edge
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 70 3/4” - Front and Rear - Angled on end
C. Rafter Section
18 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 80 7/8” - Rafters - angled on both ends
3 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Ridge Boards
1 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 64 1/2” - Ridge Board
1 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 72” - Ridge Board
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
3 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72”- Gussets (angle cut on both ends)
D. Plywood Roof Section
2 - 5/8” x 48” x 81 1/2” - Roof Plywood-Outside Long
2 - 5/8” x 48” x 38 3/4” - Roof Plywood- Outside Short
1 - 5/8” x 45 1/2” x 81 1/2” - Roof Plywood-Center Long
1 - 5/8” x 45 1/2” x 38 3/4” - Roof Plywood- Center Short
2 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 36 1/2” & 4 - 3/4”x 1 1/2”x 40 - Facia Nailing Strips
12 - 3/4” x 3/4” x 48” - Polygal Support Cleats
3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 44” - Mid Ridge Caps for Polygal
2 - 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 44” - Outside Ridge Caps for Polygal - Facia cleats
attached
2 - 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 44” - Center Ridge Caps for Polygal
6 - 20 1/4” x 48” - Polygal Panels
E. Miscellaneous Section
Bottom Skirting
12 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Bottom Skirting - Bevel
6 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 45 1/4” - Top Wall Trims - Bevel
Corner & Wall Trim
4 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 75” - Filler Trim
4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82” - Vertical Corner Trim
5 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 87” - Vertical Trim
8 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79” - Vertical Trim
2 - 1/2”x 4 1/2” x 58 1/2” - Horizontal Gable Trim (Left) -angled
2 - 1/2”x 4 1/2” x 58 1/2” - Horizontal Gable Trim (Right) -angled
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 32” - Horizontal Door Trim (above Door)
1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8” - Horizontal Narrow Wall Trim (above Wall)
Facia Trim
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 82 1/8” - Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim (L)
2 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 82 1/8” - Angle Cut Front/Rear Facia Trim (R)
4 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 71 1/2” - Side Facia
4 - Facia Detail Plates -Sides - (2@3 1/2 & 2@4 1/2” High)
2 - Pentagon Detail Plates (front and back)
4 - Triangular Corner Gable Trim Pieces (2 L / 2R) Found in Gable -
see step 50
Flower Boxes & Window Trim
7 - Flower Box Kits
4 Reg Window Trim Pkgs: 1 x 24 1/16” Top, 3 x 23” Bottom & Sides
6 Narrow Window Trim Pkgs: 1 x 19 7/8” Top, 2 x 21 7/16” Sides,
1 x 18 3/4” Bottom
Potting Shelves
3 - 16” x 45” - Long Potting Shelves
1 - 16” x 41” - Short Potting Shelf
4 - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 38” - Potting Shelf Legs
**Miscellaneous Pieces
1 pc - Spare Wall Siding
2 pcs - Spare Shingles - use to shim door, etc
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12x12 SUNSHED HARDWARE SHEET
Safety Glasses Work Gloves
Safety Equipment Required
(Not Provided)
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers
Tools Required (Not Provided)
1/8” Drill Bits
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Caulking Gun
2 1/2”
2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
2”
3/4”
Tee Hinge x4 Pull Handle x 1
Ridge Board
Connector x 1
Silver
Square Drive Bit
Hardware Kit (Provided)
Black Barrel
Bolt
Silver Barrel Bolt Silicon Caulking
1 1/2” Finishing
470 pcs
150 pcs
26 pcs
660 pcs
43 pcs
16 pcs
815 pcs
2 pcs
Black Headed
Black Headed
Double Rafter
Bracket x 4
Single Rafter
Bracket x 6
1” 42 pcs
Silver

A. Floor Section
Floor Joist Frames (3)
75” x 45 1/2”
Floor Runners (10)
5 Short / 5 Long
Plywood Floor (3)
75” x 45 1/2”
Exploded view of all parts necessary to
complete Floor Section. Identify all parts
prior to starting. Note, Floor Footprint is
136 1/2” deep x 141 1/2” wide.
Concrete Pad
(optional foundation method)
Front
Plywood Floor (3)
66 1/2” x 45 1/2”
Floor Joist
Frames (3)
66 1/2” x 45 1/2”
1. Lay out all Floor Joist Frames and Floor Joists on ground as illustrated above. Position 72”
Floor Joists in 75” frames and 63 1/2” Floor Joists in 66 1/2” frames. Position Joists equally in Floor
Joist Frame. Position Joist so flush with framing.
Flush
with
framing
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2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end).
Complete all Floor Frame and Joist connections. You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws
in with the Hardware Kit Bag.
3. Lay out 66 1/2” and 75” long Floor Joist Frames
and attach together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws. Complete all
Long and Short Floor Frames now. (3 in total).
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4. Now attach each completed section together
with 16 - 2 1/2” screws as illustrated above.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit
for the screws in
with the Hardware
Kit Bag.
5. When completed, your floor footprint
should be 136 1/2” deep x 141 1/2” wide.
141 1/2”
136 1/2”

Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor
runners will sit on your foundation. It is
important to note that having a level foundation
is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary
between regions. Typical foundations can be
concrete pads or patio stones positioned
underneath the floor runners.
9. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution: you will need 2 people to assist you. Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist
floor. When in place, level floor completely.
Concrete Slab
Foundation
Foundations
6. Attach Floor Runners to completed floor
frame. There are 2 floor runners per 136 1/2”
side and 5 completed runners in total. Use
6 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner.
7. Make sure Runners are flush with outside and
front and rear floor framing, not overhanging.
8. Complete all Floor Runners.
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Front
11. With Plywood positioned correctly on floor framing, attach with 1 1/4” screws. Use screws
every 16”. The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
Hint: Use a chalk
line to mark location
of floor joists to
determine screw
placement.
Important: Check to confirm that
your floor is level prior to proceeding
to the next step of wall assembly.
Front of Shed
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(Doorway)
10. Position Plywood Floor pieces (6) on top of completed Floor Joists. Plywood will sit slightly
back from outside edge of Floor Joist Framing.
plywood
pushed together
at seams
141 1/2”
136 1/2”

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14. Position rear Window Wall Panel into place on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side
and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud
to secure properly.
Rear Window Wall
Side Solid Wall
Important: Make sure all walls are
aligned in their upright position. If
not ,water may leak into your shed.
Unsure if panel is facing up or
down? check siding on window wall
panel to match alignment.
13. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. Make sure panel is
facing up. The side wall panels will sit flush with floor frame with the front and rear panels sandwiched
between them. Note: siding will overhang the floor by approx. 1/2”.
2x3 Plate of wall panel is
flush with floor frame. Siding
overhangs floor by 1/2”.
Side Wall Panel
Rear of Shed
Rear of Shed
Bottom Wall Plate
12. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall Plate
to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush with
framing. Note: bottom Wall Plates may already be attached to some Solid Walls.
B. Wall Section Important:
Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs
with 1/8” drill bit prior to screwing.
This will make it much easier to
attached together.
Pilot
Hole Plate
first.
Optional:
Small bead of
Caulk on wall
frame first.

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17. With the corner wall
attachment complete, position a
Solid Rear Wall Panel so
bottom 2x3 wall framing is
sitting flush with outside floor
frame. Wall siding should
overhang floor by approximately
1/2”. Attach rear wall panel
studs together as per Step 14.
Rear Solid Wall
2x3 wall framing flush with
outside of floor frame.
16. Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails
per piece. There are two Trim Kits (Regular / Narrow). The regular window kit = 1 x 24 1/16” = top (angle
cut on ends) / 3 x 23” = Sides & Bottom. Narrow window kit = 1 x 19 7/8” Top, 2 x 21 7/16” Sides,
1 x 18 3/4” Bottom. Window trim has a small dado on reverse face. Outside flange of window will
roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit.
Trim Dado
Trim dado
sits in flange.
15. Locate Window Inserts for Double Window Walls. Before installing, dab caulk in channel
on both sides of window opening. This will prevent water from getting in behind window. Position window
in cavity. Important: Pre-drill holes in filler strip at top of window with 1/8” drill bit before fastening window
inserts. Secure with 8 - 1 1/4” screws. .Caulk gap between siding and window at top. This requires a
large amount of caulking but is important to fill. Later, Window Trims will be installed to hide caulking.
Complete Window Inserts as walls are erected or complete in Step 23.
Caulk
channel in siding
on both sides of
window.
Note: We recommend you wait to
install the windows last, so they don’t
get damaged during construction.
Important: Lineup window insert in
cavity and pre-drill holes into the
filler strip at the top of the window.
Filler strip

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19. Attach a Side Window Wall Panel (2 windows in panel) in corner. Attach as per Step 14. Start
positioning and securing remaining Side Window Wall Panels on your floor. Attach wall studs
together as per Step 14.
Be sure that rear wall
panels fit between
side wall panels
(sandwiched).
Side Window
Wall Panel
20. Complete attachment of left Side Wall Panels. At the front of the shed, side walls will sit flush
with front of floor framing.
Front of Shed
Wall panel will
sit flush with
floor framing
at front of
shed.
Pilot
Hole Studs
first.
18. Position the final Rear Panel on
the floor (Window Wall Panel). Position
vertical wall studs together and attach
as per Step 14.
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until Step 26.

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23. Line up Window Wall and Narrow Wall so flush with each other on the outside. Attach studs
together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step 14. Note: Narrow Wall is 73” high (2” shorter than Window
Wall).
22. Secure 2nd Front Corner Window Wall Panel. Place Narrow Wall Panel adjacent to either left or
right Window Wall - your choice.
Narrow Wall
Panel (can go
on left or right
side).
21. In the Front Corner, attach a Window Wall Panel. Line wall studs up as per Step 14 and secure
together.
Front Window Wall

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Advice: Prior to fastening walls and installing
rafters, take time to confirm your walls are
level, square and plumb.
Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls
corner-to-corner. This should be approximately
189 3/8”. More importantly, if measurements
are not within 1/4”, your walls are not square.
Adjusting now will make it easier to the roof
section later.
189 3/8”
189 3/8”
25. Position and attach the Door Header to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing. Header
should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Siding. Attach with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
Dado cut on edge to
top and outside.
24. Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush against right wall panel stud. The Jamb is 3 1/4”
wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jamb using
4 - 2 1/2” screws.
Jamb sits flush
with Wall framing
Jamb sits flush
with tips of siding

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27. Position Front Top Plates on top of wall framing so they are flush on the inside with 2x3 wall
frame. There are 2 Front Top Plates. Together, the plates should be centered evenly on the wall left to
right. Attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 - 2” screws per Plate.
Angle cut
on 1 end.
Top Plates Top Plates should
be flush with inside
of wall framing.
26. When all walls are attached
together, check alignment with the
floor. Bottom wall framing should
sit flush with outside of floor joists.
When positioned correctly, fasten
bottom wall plates to floor using
4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall panel.
Confirm 32” wide door opening
at bottom.
Bottom Wall
Framing
Important: If walls are not lining
up and appear higher or lower than
each other, please check the level
of your floor. You may need to
make slight adjustments before
proceeding.
Optional: Caulking seams will
help prevent moisture from
entering your shed. Caulking
is included to complete polygal
Windows only. Additional
Caulking may be required.
Caulking
Angle
screws into perimeter
Floor Joists.
32”

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29. Position remaining Rear and Side Top Plates on wall top framing to complete. Use 4 - 2” screws
per piece.
Rear Top Plates Side Top Plates
30. Locate and place an Angled Wall Extendor on Rear Wall Top Plate. Position so Top Plate and
Extendor Wall angles line up and are flush with each other. When in place, secure with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.
Straight Edge to
line up angles
Lap Siding of panels
will fit together.
28. Next, attach the 2 Side Top Plates. The side top plates are angle cut down the length. Once
again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate should also be
flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece.
Side Top Plate

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32.. After completion of Rear Wall Extendors, complete the front wall Extendors following
Steps 30-31.
33. Locate Gable 1/2 Walls for both sides of
the shed. Align framing and wall siding lapp
together. Screw center wall framing of each
piece together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note: prior to attaching, try each combination
of Gables for best fit.
Notched at top
Flashing
Flashing
Male / Female
Lapp Siding
31.. Locate and place the Middle Wall Extendor on Top Plate and flush with Angled Extendor Wall
framing. When correctly in place, secure with 4 - 2 1/2” screws. Complete remaining Angled Wall Extendor
attachment. Use 4 - 2 1/2” screws to connect Middle Wall to Angled Extendor Walls. See Step 32.

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34. Lift completed Gable Section up and
place on top of front Wall Extendors. Move
Gable Section framing left to right to line up
with Wall Extendor framing. Use a straight
edge to check for correct alignment. When in
place, tack down Gable framing for now with
4 - 2 1/2” screws. Note: Gable alignment
may need to be adjusted after Rafters are
installed.
35. Lift, align and attach Rear Gable Section as per Step 34.
Flashing
Straight Edge

C. Rafter & Roof Section
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Center Roof Panels (2) - 45 1/2” wide
Metal Ridge
Board
Connector (1)
Ridge Boards (5)
Gussets (3)
Roof Rafters (18)
Soffits (4)
Outside Long and
Short Roof Panels (2)
Outside Long and
Short Roof Panels (2)
Polygal
Roof Side
36. Locate 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 72” & 64 1/2” Ridge Boards and attach together with Metal Ridge Board
Connector using 8 - 3/4” screws evenly on boards. Total Length when connected is 136 1/2”.
Complete two Ridge Boards.
Parts for One Rafter Section
9 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 80 7/8” - Rafters
1 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 64 1/2” - Ridge Board
1 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 72” - Ridge Board
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
1 - Metal Ridge Board Connector
* Must complete 2 Rafter Sections
Remaining Rafter Pieces:
3 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72” - Gussets
Important: Locate all parts necessary to assemble each Rafter Section prior to beginning.
Follow Steps 36-38 to Assemble Rafter Sections. Make sure to complete on a flat, level surface.
Ridge Board (72”)
Ridge Board
(64 1/2”)
Metal Ridge
Board Connector
Parts for Other Rafter Section
9 - 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 80 7/8” - Rafters
3 - 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 45 1/2” - Ridge Boards
2 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4” - Soffits
8 - 3/4” screws
136 1/2”

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37. Lay out 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and the completed Ridge Board from Step 36 on level ground as shown.
Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note: completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 39.
Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters with 2 - 2” screws per end. Measure and
position interior Rafters as illustrated above. When positioned correctly, attach Ridge Board to remaining
rafters with 2 - 2” screws /rafter end.
Important: Pilot Hole Ridge Board to prevent splitting.
Attach end of a 68 1/4” long Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end.
Complete both outside Rafter/Soffit connections first. Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated
above. When positioned correctly, attach Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws/rafter.
Important: Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting.
Ridge Board
Rafter
Important: Measure 20 1/2” spacing accurately
to accomodate Polygal Panels. See Step 61.
Expert Advice: Use Polygal panel to confirm correct
width.
Completed
Ridge Board.
2 1/2” Screws into
Doubled up Rafters.
Soffit Soffit
Important: Pilot
Hole Ridge Board
to prevent splitting!
45.5”
20.5” 20.5”
45.5” 45.5”
20.5”
20.5” 20.5” 20.5”
Rafter
Soffit
Soffit Soffit
Completed Ridge Board
Important: Pilot Hole
Soffit to prevent splitting!
136.5”

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38. Lay out remaining 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and 3 - 45 1/2” Ridge Boards on level ground as shown.
Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws.
Note: completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 39.
Attach Ridge Boards to ends of both outside rafters with 2 - 2” screws per end. Measure and position interior
Rafters as illustrated above. When positioned correctly, attach Ridge Boards to remaining rafters with
2 - 2” screws /rafter end.
Important: Pilot Hole Ridge Boards to prevent splitting.
Attach end of a 68 1/4” long Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per rafter end.
Complete both outside Rafter/Soffit connections first. Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated
above. When positioned correctly, attach Soffits to remaining rafters with 2 - 1 1/4” screws/rafter.
Important: Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting.
2 1/2” Screws into
Doubled up Rafters.
Soffit Soffit
Ridge Board
Rafter
Rafter
Soffit
Soffit Soffit
Important: Pilot
Hole Ridge Boards
to prevent splitting!
Ridge Board
Important: Pilot Hole
Soffit to prevent splitting!
Ridge Board Ridge Board Ridge Board
Ridge board ends aligned
with double rafter seams.
45.5”
20.5” 20.5”
45.5” 45.5”
20.5”
20.5” 20.5” 20.5”
136.5”

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40. With the assistance of two helpers, slide first Rafter Section up onto gable framing until bottom of
Ridge Board slips into gable notch. Position rafters so they sit evenly on Gable framing from side to side.
41. Where Wall and Soffit meet, a small
gap may appear. Confirm all Rafters are
resting on Top Plate.
Slide Bottom of Ridge
Board into notch of gable.
gable notch
Slight gap between
wall and soffit.
39. Flip both completed rafter sections over
and prepare to lift each section onto wall/gable
frame.