Instructions / Assembly

Step 18: Assemble dormer rafter on hard flat surface as shown.

Note: The straight cut piece is the 36-3/4” dormer ridgepole. Mitered cut pieces go on each side like

an A-frame, sharp point to the top. Nail or screw these three pieces together; making sure pieces are

flush at the end of the ridge pole.

Wall sections are complete.

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Step 15: Align inside of rafter flush with marks, keep point even

with the outside edge of 2x6 top plate. Using 3" nails, toenail

rafter into the top of side wall. After nailing front side, repeat on

back wall.

Step 17: Set 45” ridgepole with stud marking on top of rafter gus-

sets, nail through rafter from both ends.

Note: Keep marked side up.

Step 16: Repeat for other

rafter.