Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HELPFUL

Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
HINTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
MADE IN U.S.A.
Tools needed: Hammer, Drill, Saw, Level, Square, Ladder

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate and stack all parts included in kit. STUD BRACKETS (12 pieces), “A” ANGLE BRACKETS (24 pieces) and “B” ANGLE BRACKETS (16 pieces) . Please refer to “A” or “B”
stamped into each ANGLE BRACKET. Cut and mark all lumber to identify as stated in CUT LIST that corresponds to your structure size. Stack all lumber in separate areas.
2. In accordance with your size structure, nail BASE PLATE boards together overlapping ends to form structure base frame. (Picture #1) Use the pressure treated lumber for the
bottom of the base frame to prevent rotting. Make sure base frame is square by measuring from corner to corner diagonally.
3. Using screws, attach STUD BRACKETS to outside of top base frame boards (Picture #2) using measurements listed on SIDE VIEW drawing of plans in accordance with your
size structure. Measurements are to center of STUD BRACKETS.
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of each ANGLE BRACKET center of brackets
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Begin archassembly by sliding
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sliding RAFTERS boards into
into toptop
ANGLE
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secure through SQUARE Attach
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to ends of eachwith
UPPERscrews. In order
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and secure surethrough
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screws through square
them holes. the 2x4’s as alignment devices.
using
(D.) Attach ANGLE BRACKET “B” to ends of each LOWER RAFTER boards and secure with screws through square holes.
5. After the ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of all arches, carefully turn arches over and attach
5. After ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of arch assembly, carefully turn arch over, leaving scrap boards in place in RIDGE BOARD slots.
ANGLE BRACKETS to other side while using the alignment devices mentioned in step 4. Then attach left and right
6. Repeat steps # 4 (A) through (D) attaching ANGLE BRACKETS to other side of arch and secure using screws through the ROUND holes (for proper screw alignment) in
STUDS to RAFTERS
ANGLE BRACKETS. Continue and secure
assembling theusing
requiredscrews.
number of arches according to your structure size.
7. Slide left and right STUDS into end of each ANGLE BRACKET “B” and secure using screws through ROUND holes. Carefully turn arch assembly over and secure ANGLE
BRACKET “B” to STUDS using screws through SQUARE holes. Repeat this step on all arch assemblies.
8. Nail COLLAR TIE to LOWER RAFTER board of each arch assembly, making sure that the top corner of the COLLAR TIE is flush with the outside edge of LOWER RAFTER
board. Be sure to attach the COLLAR TIES facing inside on the two end arches.
9. After all arch assemblies are complete, using two people carefully lift each arch onto the assembled base frame and secure to STUD BRACKETS using screws. Arches should
be perpendicular to base frame (use a square). To hold the arches in a perpendicular position, use 1” x 4” temporary bracing inside of structure and leave in position until
sheathing is in place, as shown in SIDE VIEW drawing. Leave nail heads slightly raised so they can be easily pulled out. The end arch assemblies should set flush with the
base frame corners. Bend STUD BRACKETS around each corner of base frame and secure using screws.
10. After arch assemblies are set into place, remove scrap boards from “B” ANGLE BRACKET slots on one side of structure and place RIDGE BOARD into slots in “B” brackets.
You may need to tap boards into place using a hammer. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Move up to lower ANGLE BRACKET “A” remove scrap boards and place
RIDGE BOARD into slots in lower “A” brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Remove scrap boards from top ANGLE BRACKET “A” and place RIDGE BOARD into
slots in top “A” angle brackets. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all RIDGE BOARDS using screws through bottom holes
in ANGLE BRACKETS. (For 10’ x 22’ structures, see #4 of Helpful Hints)
11. Install DOOR JAMBS as shown in FRONT VIEW drawings in accordance with your building size. Nail top of DOOR JAMBS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw
STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each DOOR JAMB. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
12. Install two VERTICAL STUDS in back wall. (Same layout as Step 11) Nail top of VERTICAL STUDS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each VERTICAL
STUD. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
13. Your frame is now complete and ready to sheathe with materials of your choice. (See Helpful Hints)
CUT LIST (10'X22' Building) HELPFUL HINTS (ALL SIZES)
24 - 2X4 Studs cut to 6' 4" (Cut from 24 - 8') 1. Install wall sheathing horizontally on sides of 7’X8’ building. Install wall sheathing vertically on ends of 7’X8’ building. Install all wall sheathing vertically on larger size
24 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 3' 6-1/8" (Cut from 12 - 8') buildings. Install roof sheathing horizontally on all building sizes. Save the pieces of sheathing that you cut off and use them elsewhere (such as the other side of the roof).
24 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 3' 1" (Cut from 12 - 8') Use completed arch as pattern to trace cut lines on sheathing for ends of building.
12 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 12 - 10') 2. Roofing material may be metal, corrugated fiberglass, rolled roofing or shingles.
2 - 2x4 Door jambs cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 10') 3. Doors can be cut from plywood sheathing. Outline each half with 1X4 boards to make them rigid. Screw hinges to door jambs. On larger buildings, full sheets of plywood
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 10') may be used to construct 8’doors.
2 - 2X4 Base plates 16' long (Use 2 - 16') 4. On 10’ x 22’ structures, stagger ridge board seams as follows: Start at front end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into slot in “B” brackets. (you may need to tap into
2 - 2X4 Base plates cut to 6' (Cut from 1 - 12') place using a hammer) Move to back end of structure and place 6’ ridge board into slot in remaining “B” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. At front end of
structure, move up to lower angle bracket “A” and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in lower “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into
2 - 2x4 Base Plates cut to 9' 4" (Cut from 2 - 10') slots in remaining lower “A” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side. At front end of structure, move up to top “A” angle bracket and place the 16’ ridge board into slots of
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 16' long (Use 5 - 16') top “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in remaining top “A” angle bracket. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 6' long (Cut from 2 - 12' and 1 - 8') positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all ridge boards using screws through bottom holes in angle brackets.
10 - lX4 Temp. bracing/ door stiffener (Use 10 - 8') 5. Optional 1X4’s may be used as corner trim.
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates 16' long (Use 2 - 16') 6. Sheathing may be installed above pressure treated base plates to prevent moisture damage.
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 9' 11" (Cut from 2 - 16')
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 5'5"
See Helpful Hints #9 - 10 - 12
(Cut from above 16's)
G&T SALES, Inc.
415 Reservoir Road • Whitefish, MT 59937 • 1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054 • Fax 1-800-880-3178
U.S. Patent #5,524,397 Canadian Patent #2,227,540
415 Reservoir Road • Whitefish, MT 59937 • 1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054 • Fax 1-800-880-3178 • email: info@gtsales.us
U.S. Patent #5,524,397 Canadian Patent #2,227,540
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CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) CUT LIST (8’X14’ Building)

8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8" (Cut from 4 -10') 16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6" (Cut from 8 - 12')
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1" (Cut fromPicture
2 -10') #1 16 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4" (Cut from 4 - 12')
8 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 4" Picture
(Cut from#12 - 10') 16 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 2' 6"
Pictu (6’ 4
” lon (Cut from 4 - 10')
8 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 6' 5-1/4" (Cut from 8 - 8")
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4 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 5' 6-1/4" (Cut from 2 - 12')
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8') 2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 7' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8')
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8') 2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 7' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8')
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 8' long (Use 5 - 8') 2 - 2X4 Base plates 14' long (Use 2 - 14')
2 - 2X4 Base plates 8' long (Use 2 - 8') 2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 7' 4" (Cut from 2 - 8')
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 6' 4" (Cut from 2 - 8') CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) 5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 14' long (Use 5 - 14') CUT
4 - 1X4 Temp. bracing / door stiffener (Use 4 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8" CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) 6 -from
(Cut 1X44Temp.
-10') bracing/door stiffener (Use 6 - 8')16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 7’5" (Cut
8 - from 1 8- 16')
2X4 Studs cut to
- 2X4 4' 7-1/8"
Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1" 2
(Cut from (Cut -from 2 -10') treated base plates cut to 13' 5"
4 -10') 2X4 Pressure (Cut fromStuds
16 - 2X4 2 - -16')
16 cut to
2X4 5' 6"rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
Upper
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 6' 11" (Cut from 1 8-16')
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters
- 2X4 Uppercutrafters
to 2' 1"
cut to 2' 4" 2
(Cut from (Cut -
2 -10') 2X42Pressure
from - 10') treated base plates cut to 7' 11" (Cut from 16- -16')
1
16 - 2X4 Upper rafters
2X4 cut rafters
Lower to 2' 8-1/4"
cut to 2' 6"
8 - 2X4 Upper
4 - 2X4rafters cut ties
Collar to 2'cut
4" to 5' 6-1/4" (Cut from (Cut
2 - 10')
from 2 - 12') 16 - 2X4 Lower
8 - 2X4rafters cutties
Collar to 2'cut
6"to 6' 5-1/4"
4 - 2X4 Collar
2 - 2X4tiesDoor
cut tojambs
5' 6-1/4"
cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from (Cut
2 - 12')
from 2 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Collar
2 - 2X4tiesDoor
cut tojambs
6' 5-1/4"
cut to 7' 3-1/2"
 Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
MATERIALS LIST
Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof MATERIALS LIST
(7’X8’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
1 — Quick Framer Universal Framing Kit
13 — 8’ 2X4’s
8 — 10’ 2X4’s
2 — 12’ 2X4’s
2 — 16’ Pressure Treated 2X4’s
4 — 8’ 1X4’s
9 — 4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
86 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
2# — 3” Nails (16d)
2# — 1-1/4” Deck screws
MATERIALS LIST
(8’X14’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
2 — Quick Framer Universal Framing Kits
14 — 8’ 2X4’s
4 — 10’ 2X4’s
12 — 12’ 2X4’s
7 — 14’ 2X4’s
3 — 16’ Pressure Treated 2x4’s
6 — 8’ 1X4’s
16 — 4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
170 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
2# — 3” Nails (16d)
3# — 1-1/4” Deck screws
MATERIALS LIST
(10’X22’ Building)
GRADE #2 OR BETTER LUMBER IS RECOMMENDED
3 — Quick Framer Universal Framing Kits
49 — 8’ 2X4’s
18 — 10’ 2X4’s
3 — 12’ 2X4’s
7 — 16’ 2X4’
4 — 16’ Pressure Treated 2x4’s
10 — 8’ 1X4’s
28 — 4X8 Sheets of sheathing material of your choice (plywood, waferwood, T-111 etc. )
330 square feet of roofing material of your choice (metal, fiberglass, rolled roofing, shingles, etc.)
4# — 3” Nails (16d)
5# — 1-1/4” Deck screws

G&T SALES, Inc.

415
415Reservoir
ReservoirRoad • Whitefish,
Road MT 59937
• Whitefish, MT •59937
1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054
• 1-406-253-5138 • Fax 1-800-880-3178
or 1-406-250-7054 • email:
• Fax info@gtsales.us
1-800-880-3178
MADE IN U.S.A. • Dealer Inquiries Invited
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CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) CUT LIST (8’X14’ Building)

8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8" (Cut from 4 -10') 16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6" (Cut from 8 - 12')
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1" (Cut fromPicture
2 -10') #1 16 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4" (Cut from 4 - 12')
8 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 2' 4" Picture
(Cut from#12 - 10') 16 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 2' 6"
Pictu (6’ 4
” lon (Cut from 4 - 10')
8 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 6' 5-1/4" (Cut from 8 - 8")
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4 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 5' 6-1/4" (Cut from 2 - 12')
2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8') 2 - 2X4 Door jambs cut to 7' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8')
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8') 2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 7' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 8')
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 8' long (Use 5 - 8') 2 - 2X4 Base plates 14' long (Use 2 - 14')
2 - 2X4 Base plates 8' long (Use 2 - 8') 2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 7' 4" (Cut from 2 - 8')
2 - 2x4 Base plates cut to 6' 4" (Cut from 2 - 8') CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) 5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 14' long (Use 5 - 14') CUT
4 - 1X4 Temp. bracing / door stiffener (Use 4 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Studs cut to 4' 7-1/8" CUT LIST (7’X8’ Building) 6 -from
(Cut 1X44Temp.
-10') bracing/door stiffener (Use 6 - 8')16 - 2X4 Studs cut to 5' 6"
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 7’5" (Cut
8 - from 1 8- 16')
2X4 Studs cut to
- 2X4 4' 7-1/8"
Lower Rafters cut to 2' 1" 2
(Cut from (Cut -from 2 -10') treated base plates cut to 13' 5"
4 -10') 2X4 Pressure (Cut fromStuds
16 - 2X4 2 - -16')
16 cut to
2X4 5' 6"rafters cut to 2' 8-1/4"
Upper
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 6' 11" (Cut from 1 8-16')
8 - 2X4 Lower Rafters
- 2X4 Uppercutrafters
to 2' 1"
cut to 2' 4" 2
(Cut from (Cut -
2 -10') 2X42Pressure
from - 10') treated base plates cut to 7' 11" (Cut from 16- -16')
1
16 - 2X4 Upper rafters
2X4 cut rafters
Lower to 2' 8-1/4"
cut to 2' 6"
8 - 2X4 Upper
4 - 2X4rafters cut ties
Collar to 2'cut
4" to 5' 6-1/4" (Cut from (Cut
2 - 10')
from 2 - 12') 16 - 2X4 Lower
8 - 2X4rafters cutties
Collar to 2'cut
6"to 6' 5-1/4"
4 - 2X4 Collar
2 - 2X4tiesDoor
cut tojambs
5' 6-1/4"
cut to 6' 3-1/2" (Cut from (Cut
2 - 12')
from 2 - 8') 8 - 2X4 Collar
2 - 2X4tiesDoor
cut tojambs
6' 5-1/4"
cut to 7' 3-1/2"
 Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HELPFUL
Quick Framer - Gambrel Roof
HINTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
MADE IN U.S.A.
Tools needed: Hammer, Drill, Saw, Level, Square, Ladder

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate and stack all parts included in kit. STUD BRACKETS (12 pieces), “A” ANGLE BRACKETS (24 pieces) and “B” ANGLE BRACKETS (16 pieces) . Please refer to “A” or “B”
stamped into each ANGLE BRACKET. Cut and mark all lumber to identify as stated in CUT LIST that corresponds to your structure size. Stack all lumber in separate areas.
2. In accordance with your size structure, nail BASE PLATE boards together overlapping ends to form structure base frame. (Picture #1) Use the pressure treated lumber for the
bottom of the base frame to prevent rotting. Make sure base frame is square by measuring from corner to corner diagonally.
3. Using screws, attach STUD BRACKETS to outside of top base frame boards (Picture #2) using measurements listed on SIDE VIEW drawing of plans in accordance with your
size structure. Measurements are to center of STUD BRACKETS.
4. 3(A-D) NOTE:STUD
. Attach In orderBRACKETS (Picture
to make sure each #2)
arch is built theto base
same, frame
stand short 2”using measurements
x 4” scrap onBOARD
boards into RIDGE plans.slotsMeasurements are toduring
of each ANGLE BRACKET center of brackets
assembly. (Picture #3)
4(A.)
. Begin arch
Begin archassembly by sliding
assembly by two UPPER2RAFTER
sliding RAFTERS boards into
into toptop
ANGLE
ANGLEBRACKET “A” and secure
BRACKET and with screwswith
secure through SQUARE Attach
screws. holes (for other
proper screw
2 alignment)
in bracket.
ANGLE
(B.) AttachBRACKETS to RAFTERS
two more “A” ANGLE BRACKETSand secure
to ends of eachwith
UPPERscrews. In order
RAFTER board to make
and secure surethrough
with screws each square
arch is built the same, stand 2x4
holes.
scraps
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LOWER
RIDGE RAFTER
BOARDboardsslots
into ends of each “A”
(Picture 3).ANGLE
StackBRACKET
the arches and secure
as youwithassemble
screws through square
them holes. the 2x4’s as alignment devices.
using
(D.) Attach ANGLE BRACKET “B” to ends of each LOWER RAFTER boards and secure with screws through square holes.
5. After the ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of all arches, carefully turn arches over and attach
5. After ANGLE BRACKETS have been attached to one side of arch assembly, carefully turn arch over, leaving scrap boards in place in RIDGE BOARD slots.
ANGLE BRACKETS to other side while using the alignment devices mentioned in step 4. Then attach left and right
6. Repeat steps # 4 (A) through (D) attaching ANGLE BRACKETS to other side of arch and secure using screws through the ROUND holes (for proper screw alignment) in
STUDS to RAFTERS
ANGLE BRACKETS. Continue and secure
assembling theusing
requiredscrews.
number of arches according to your structure size.
7. Slide left and right STUDS into end of each ANGLE BRACKET “B” and secure using screws through ROUND holes. Carefully turn arch assembly over and secure ANGLE
BRACKET “B” to STUDS using screws through SQUARE holes. Repeat this step on all arch assemblies.
8. Nail COLLAR TIE to LOWER RAFTER board of each arch assembly, making sure that the top corner of the COLLAR TIE is flush with the outside edge of LOWER RAFTER
board. Be sure to attach the COLLAR TIES facing inside on the two end arches.
9. After all arch assemblies are complete, using two people carefully lift each arch onto the assembled base frame and secure to STUD BRACKETS using screws. Arches should
be perpendicular to base frame (use a square). To hold the arches in a perpendicular position, use 1” x 4” temporary bracing inside of structure and leave in position until
sheathing is in place, as shown in SIDE VIEW drawing. Leave nail heads slightly raised so they can be easily pulled out. The end arch assemblies should set flush with the
base frame corners. Bend STUD BRACKETS around each corner of base frame and secure using screws.
10. After arch assemblies are set into place, remove scrap boards from “B” ANGLE BRACKET slots on one side of structure and place RIDGE BOARD into slots in “B” brackets.
You may need to tap boards into place using a hammer. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Move up to lower ANGLE BRACKET “A” remove scrap boards and place
RIDGE BOARD into slots in lower “A” brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. Remove scrap boards from top ANGLE BRACKET “A” and place RIDGE BOARD into
slots in top “A” angle brackets. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all RIDGE BOARDS using screws through bottom holes
in ANGLE BRACKETS. (For 10’ x 22’ structures, see #4 of Helpful Hints)
11. Install DOOR JAMBS as shown in FRONT VIEW drawings in accordance with your building size. Nail top of DOOR JAMBS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw
STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each DOOR JAMB. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
12. Install two VERTICAL STUDS in back wall. (Same layout as Step 11) Nail top of VERTICAL STUDS to COLLAR TIE of end arch assembly. Screw STUD BRACKETS to bottom of each VERTICAL
STUD. Attaching to outside of top BASE PLATE.
13. Your frame is now complete and ready to sheathe with materials of your choice. (See Helpful Hints)
CUT LIST (10'X22' Building) HELPFUL HINTS (ALL SIZES)
24 - 2X4 Studs cut to 6' 4" (Cut from 24 - 8') 1. Install wall sheathing horizontally on sides of 7’X8’ building. Install wall sheathing vertically on ends of 7’X8’ building. Install all wall sheathing vertically on larger size
24 - 2X4 Upper rafters cut to 3' 6-1/8" (Cut from 12 - 8') buildings. Install roof sheathing horizontally on all building sizes. Save the pieces of sheathing that you cut off and use them elsewhere (such as the other side of the roof).
24 - 2X4 Lower rafters cut to 3' 1" (Cut from 12 - 8') Use completed arch as pattern to trace cut lines on sheathing for ends of building.
12 - 2X4 Collar ties cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 12 - 10') 2. Roofing material may be metal, corrugated fiberglass, rolled roofing or shingles.
2 - 2x4 Door jambs cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 10') 3. Doors can be cut from plywood sheathing. Outline each half with 1X4 boards to make them rigid. Screw hinges to door jambs. On larger buildings, full sheets of plywood
2 - 2x4 Vertical studs cut to 8' 3-1/2" (Cut from 2 - 10') may be used to construct 8’doors.
2 - 2X4 Base plates 16' long (Use 2 - 16') 4. On 10’ x 22’ structures, stagger ridge board seams as follows: Start at front end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into slot in “B” brackets. (you may need to tap into
2 - 2X4 Base plates cut to 6' (Cut from 1 - 12') place using a hammer) Move to back end of structure and place 6’ ridge board into slot in remaining “B” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side of structure. At front end of
structure, move up to lower angle bracket “A” and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in lower “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place 16’ ridge board into
2 - 2x4 Base Plates cut to 9' 4" (Cut from 2 - 10') slots in remaining lower “A” angle brackets. Repeat on opposite side. At front end of structure, move up to top “A” angle bracket and place the 16’ ridge board into slots of
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 16' long (Use 5 - 16') top “A” angle brackets. Move to back end of structure and place the 6’ ridge board into slots in remaining top “A” angle bracket. Make sure all arch assemblies are in correct
5 - 2X4 Ridge boards 6' long (Cut from 2 - 12' and 1 - 8') positioning and adjust if needed. Secure all ridge boards using screws through bottom holes in angle brackets.
10 - lX4 Temp. bracing/ door stiffener (Use 10 - 8') 5. Optional 1X4’s may be used as corner trim.
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates 16' long (Use 2 - 16') 6. Sheathing may be installed above pressure treated base plates to prevent moisture damage.
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 9' 11" (Cut from 2 - 16')
2 - 2X4 Pressure treated base plates cut to 5'5"
See Helpful Hints #9 - 10 - 12
(Cut from above 16's)
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415 Reservoir Road • Whitefish, MT 59937 • 1-406-253-5138 or 1-406-250-7054 • Fax 1-800-880-3178 • email: info@gtsales.us
U.S. Patent #5,524,397 Canadian Patent #2,227,540