Cut two pattern rafters, following the RAFTER TEMPLATE. Test-fit The rafters are used with a 2 × 8 spacer block, then cut the remaining twelve common rafters. Cut eight rafters for the gable end overhangs—these do not have bird’s mouth cuts.
Cut the 2 × 8 ridge board at 156″. Draw the rafter layout onto the top plates and ridge board, using 16″ on-center spacing. The outsides of the outer common rafters should be 6″ from the ends of the ridge board.
Install the rafters. Reinforce the rafter-wall connection with metal anchors—install them on all but the outer common rafters.
Cut three 2 × 4 rafter ties at 96″, and clip the top outer corners so they won’t project above the rafters. Position each tie next to a pair of rafters as shown in the FRAMING ELEVATIONS. Face nail each tie end to the rafter with three 10d nails, then toenail each tie end to the top wall plate with two 8d nails.
Cut the gable-wall plates to reach from the ridge to the wall plates. Install the plates with their outside edges flush with the outer common rafters. Cut and install the gable studs, following the FRAMING ELEVATIONS.
