Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Gambrel Mansard Roof Pitch-Break Plywood Gusset

6:12 upper rafter to 18:12 lower rafter, dual 1/2 in CDX plywood gussets

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 2.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
5 parts and 58 fasteners in 3 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a marker and a spirit level.
Gusset nails must not penetrate through the opposite face and become exposed shiners without clinching.
Wear eye protection when air-nailing into plywood gussets prone to wood splinters.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Gambrel Mansard Roof Pitch-Break Plywood Gusset

6:12 upper rafter to 18:12 lower rafter, dual 1/2 in CDX plywood gussets

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 2.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
5 parts and 58 fasteners in 3 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a marker and a spirit level.
Gusset nails must not penetrate through the opposite face and become exposed shiners without clinching.
Wear eye protection when air-nailing into plywood gussets prone to wood splinters.