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Russell
04-30-2005, 06:55 PM
We are building a 24 x 32 workshop and have the walls, trusses, roof sheating (1/2" Ply) and shingles on.
I think I may have goofed. The gable trusses I ordered were 3 1/2" drop trusses to do 2 x 4 fly rafters. I spaced the fly rafters 24" on center. My question is, should I have put blocking on top of the drop gable truss between the fly rafters to support the sheathing? It seem kind of soft there.

Thanks :D :D

R Birch
05-01-2005, 07:50 PM
It sounds like it. I don't get "Drop" trusses when I order trusses. Since Gable trusses are not structural, I find it easier to notch the lookouts for the Barge rafter in after I hang the prefab barge and soffit assembly. (most of the time) Sometimes we finish the cornice on the Gable before we stand it too.