The Family Handyman – August 2019

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ROUT THE GABLE

Screw stop blocks to the gable and

cut decorative chamfers with a router and

3/4-in. chamfer bit. We chamfered only

three parts: the center upright and the pair

of diagonals.

16

CUT OFF THE POSTS

Trim the posts with a chain saw, using the rafters as a guide.

Then stand the remaining posts and trim them the same way.

17

SHEATHE THE ROOF

Cover the roof with two layers of sheathing. The first is siding

panels laid face down for a decorative ceiling. The second is standard OSB

sheathing. Together they provide enough thickness for roofing nails.

18

TRIM THE ROOF

Nail on three layers of fascia

boards flush with the roof sheathing. With

this done, the roof is ready for shingles!

Stop

block

Chamfers

Siding

face

down

Fascia