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Figure 2-73.-Construction details for partitions that run Figure 2-74.-Construction details for partitions that run at parallel to the bottom truss chords. right angles to the bottom of the truss chords. between the lower chords (fig. 2-73). This blocking should be spaced not over 4 feet OC. Nail the blocking to the chords with two 16d nails in each end. To provide nailing for lath or wallboard, nail a 1- by 6-inch or 2- by 6-inch continuous backer to the blocking. Set the bottom face level with the bottom of the lower truss chords. When partitions are erected tier the ceiling finish is applied, 2- by 4-inch blocking is set with the bottom edge level with the bottom of the truss chords. Nail the blocking with two 16d nails in each end. If the partitions run at right angles to the bottom of the truss chords, the partitions are nailed directly to lower chord members. For applying ceiling finish, nail 2- by 6-inch blocking on top of the partition plates between the trusses (fig. 2-74). RECOMMENDED READING LIST NOTE Although the following reference was current when this TRAMAN was published, its continued currency cannot be assured. You therefore need to ensure that you are studying the latest revision. Basic Roof Framing, Benjamin Barnow, Tab Books, Inc., Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., 1986. 2-45