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Tongue Edge
LAP Edge

Cut & remove
2x4 Plate
Step 8 Install Siding on Front Wall
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patio door shown.
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LAP
Edge
Side Wall
Back Wall
Install This Panel First
Step 7 Install Siding on Wall Frames continued
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2 Rows 10d
Sinker
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16' End Wall
8' Long Wall Panel
92-1/2" Long 2x10
Joist Header
Flush
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Step 9 Install 2x10 Joist Headers
Step 10 Install 2x10 Joist Hangers
10d Sinker Nail
2x4 Tie Plate
IMPORTANT: Ifyoupurchasedtheoptionalstairkit,gonowtotheinstructions
in the stair kit book to install the stairs, floor joist and flooring. Otherwise, modify
the instructions on Step 11 to provide another way to access to the loft area.
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Step 11 Install Floor Joist
182" Long 2x10 Floor Joist

4'x4'
4'x8'
4'x8'
Tongue Edge
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Step 12 Install Loft Flooring
4'x8'
4'x4'
4'x8'
4'x8'

Step 13A Assemble Rear Gable
2x4 Block
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Assemble the roof gables and trusses on the center of the loft floor. This
will make it easier to stand the gable upright over the lower wall.
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
71-3/8" Long
Truss Leg
2x4 On Edge
97-1/2" Long 2x4 On edge
188-1/2"
71-3/8" Long
Truss Leg
81-3/4" Long
Truss Top
Truss Knee
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1/2" Gusset
at Ridge
1/2" Gusset
at Knee
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cut to fit
Studs
Framing
Square
Framing
Square
64-1/2"
Stud
72-5/8"
Stud
Framing
Square
80-1/2"
Stud
Optional: You may choose to
rough-in a window opening.
19-1/4" High Pre-built Frame
5-1/4" x 12"
OSB Filler
5/1/4" x 12"
OSB Gusset

16' Rear Wall
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Bottom Plate
Siding Cutoff
Step 14 Install Siding on Rear Gable Frame
Step 15 Install Trim on Front and Back Walls
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Siding Flush with Frame
16' Rear Wall Side
Wall
1x4 Corner Trim
IMPORTANT: Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables!
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Siding Filler
All trim is installed using 8d galvanized box nails spaced 12" apart.

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2x4 Stake
2x4-12' Brace
2x4 Block
2x4-12' Vertical Boards
2x4 Block
2x4-12'
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Siding Extends Over
Trim. Paint edge
Step 16 Install Rear Roof Gable
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Brace Gable with
Pre-cut Studs
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floor
2x4 Tie Plate
2x6 Truss Plate
2x4 Top Plate
2x4 Wall Stud
1-1/2"
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19-3/8"
24"
2x6 Truss Plate
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Step 17 Assemble & Install Front Gable
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Step 18 Install 2x6 Truss Plates
Detail 'A'
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%$"'X+;40'=-'F*,0'\;++
24"
19-3/8" 24" 24" 24" 24"
%$"'X+;40'=-'F*,0'\;++
24"
19-3/8" 24" 24" 24" 24"
V@=-4'`;D+0

Step 19 Install 2x6 Soffit Blocks
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Install First Block
Flush with Gable Siding
'X' Marks