Gable End Truss with Identification Tag

Photo Details
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Time: 3:25 PM EST
- Weather: Cloudy, 21°F. Cold winter afternoon with snow on ground.
- Phase: Framing (Interior Documentation)
- Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI
- View: Looking at south gable end truss from loft interior
Description
Close-up view of the gable end truss showing the manufacturer identification tag and job number marking. The number “123907” written on the OSB sheathing corresponds to the Letherer Truss job number from the truss delivery on November 18, 2025.
Visible Elements
Gable Truss:
- End truss at gable wall (drop-in gable design)
- Metal gusset plates at all truss joints
- Vertical king post at center
- Angled web members forming triangulated support
Identification:
- Manufacturer tag/label attached at peak
- “123907” handwritten on OSB sheathing
- Job number matches truss delivery documentation
- QR code tag visible on truss chord (links to engineering specs)
Framing Context:
- OSB gable sheathing behind truss
- Ventilation opening visible through framing
- Adjacent standard trusses visible at sides
Truss Documentation Reference
- Job Number: 123907
- Manufacturer: Letherer Truss Inc.
- Delivery Date: November 18, 2025
- Engineering Docs: Truss Engineering Drawings