Upon this sill the trusses, as described on the preceding page, are raised. The lower plate is made of two 2 in. x 8 in., and is spiked and placed between the continuous studs. It is supported by 2 in. x 8 in. cripple studs, which are spaced according to the windows
to be used.
Diagonal braces are placed as shown in the illustration to support the ends of the lower plate.
On the lower plate the floor joists rest. The truss chord connecting one truss with the opposite truss is clearly indicated in
the drawing. The purlin post is bolted to the truss chord.
Details of Construction at Top Plate
AS illustrated on opposite page, a built-up plate constructed of two 2 in. x 8 in. rests upon the 2 in. x 8 in. continuous studs. This plate runs around the entire building. All corners are well lapped and joints broken. The lower end of the 2 in. x 12 in. which forms the truss principal is bolted and spiked between the two 2 in. x 8 in. studs, directly beneath the plate.
The truss principal is also bolted and spiked where it crosses between the two 2 in. x 10 in. which make up the purlin post. Horizontal braces and single pieces of 2 in. x 8 in. are spiked in place as shown in the illustration. The drawings showing the side framing and end framing on following pages clearly show any other details of wall construction.