11. Screw a
treated wood 1x2 7-1/4 in. down from the top of each of the 2x10 beams running
out from the house. These will act as ledgers for the 2x8 flat rafters.
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12. Set the
2x8 flat rafters onto the ledgers (hold them perfectly vertical) and screw each
end to the 2x10 beams with three 3-in. deck screws.
13. Drive
screws at an angle to fasten opposing 2x8 flat rafters. Use three 3-in. screws
per end.
14. Push the
resin-cast capitals flush with the bottom of the 2x10 beams and screw them into
place with 2-1/2 in. deck screws.
15. Cut the
decorative rafter tails from treated 2x10 pine. To avoid cupping, choose
knot-free boards and keep them out of the sun until you paint or stain them.
