Best Barns denver_1216 Instructions / Assembly
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1. Siding Edge Nail Alon Remove the 2x4 door spacer and install it in the door opening to brace the front wall Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening Step 8 Continued Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the sidewalls Make sure the sidewalls are straight The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud Secure the longer 2x4 to a wall stud at the side of the wall stud with 2 two 3 long wood screws Center Wall Brace bee m i DETAIL D Step 9 Install 1x4 Trim 1 Install 2 two 84 1 2 long 1x4 corner trim on the back wall flush with the siding on the sidewall and the top 2x4 wall plate Use 8d galv nails 2 Install 2 two 1x4 72 trim boards across the top of the back wall Cut to fit Install the 1x4 boards flush with the top of the 2x4 top plate See diagram below 3 Repeat steps for front wall trim 1x4 Trim 1x4 72 Top Trim eg ee Cut to Fit Back and Front Walls Pose Ss Sidewall 1x4 84 1 2 Corner Trim BDA Step 10 Install Roof Gables 1 Install the rear gable on the rear wall The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board See detail Nail the gable to the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers 2 Install gable on front wall Ixg 7 Pih Bottom Edge of Gable Si2. 2x4 Joist Headers 2 pes 16 2x4 Floor Joist 13 pes 12 4x4 Treated Runners S pcs 8 Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 6 pcs 4x8 Screw Floor Nails 2lb d Nail 2x4 joist headers and Galv Box Nails 21b 16d Floor joist to 4x4 Step 1 Assemble Trusses Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled the same Short 2x4s that may have an angle on one end are supplied in the kit 1 Butt 2 two 72 long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3 1 2 x 42 3 4 long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together Use glue and 6d common nails Install the gusset with the center line lined up where the 2x4 meet Ciao 3 4 Plywood Gusset 72 long 2x4 2 Repeat to assemble another Gable Plate Assembly 3 Position a Gable Plate Assembly on the floor Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight Position 2 two truss halves 2x4s connected with a metal plate with the short legs against the 2x4 Gable Plate Assembly DO NOT attach the Gable Plate Assembly to the truss It is temporarily used to help hold the 2x4 truss parts in place and will be used in a later step 5 Secure 2x4 blocks around the perimeter of truss to hold truss parts in place 32 Top Gusset CE Truss Half Metal Plate 32 Long 2x3 Block 2x4 Block Gable Plate Assembly 6 Nail the 2x3 32 board where the trusses meet at the top Secure with a 32 wood gusset Apply wood glue
3. between the gusset and 2x4s Nail gusset using 20 twenty 6d common nails Turn the truss over and install a gusset to the other side of the truss 8 Repeat to assemble 6 six more trusses Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables L Position 2 two truss halves together and secure the top with a 1 x4 barbed metal plate Nail a 32 long 2x3 board at the ridge to help secure the top 2 Cut a 42 3 4 long 2x4 to length and install in the center of the gable Toenail the bottom to the plywood gusset with 10d sinkers Secure the top with a barbed metal plate 3 Butt 2 two 40 3 4 long 2x4s against the wood gusset Secure the bottom to the 2x4 plate by nailing through the plate with 2 two 10d sinkers Secure the top with barbed plates 4 Install 2 two 30 3 4 long 2x4s the same way 4 P 5 Nail truss leg to 12 Gable Plate with 10d sinkers n Wood Gusset LZ 42 3 4 Long 2x4 g 2x VE 40 3 4 Long 2x4 32 Long 2x3 Block 6 Repeat steps to assemble the front roof gable Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables 1 Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over 2 Install pre cut siding on rear gable Bottom of siding extends 3 4 below the gable plate Use 6d galv nails spaced 12 apart 3 Install 2 two 61 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable Install the ends with blue marks together Install trim with 8d galv nails Blue Marks on End ss aaa 4 Install 2 tw
4. location of the first truss The last truss space will be more than 24 Important When marking the opposite wall place the X mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed Rear Gable PSE 24 cy I 23 1 4 iq et Gable Trim Step 14 Install Trusses amp Soffit Boards 1 Place trusses over the X marks Install 2x4 hangers to the 2x4 plate using 4 four 1 1 2 hanger nails Secure trusses to the 2x4 plate using 10d sinkers angled through the side of the hanger See Detail E 2 Locate 84 long soffit boards that have a beveled edge Install one of these boards flush with the top of the siding and butting against the rear gable trim Secure soffit boards to the top wall plate with 3 long screws Cut the last soffit board to fit behind 1x4 trim on the front gable Metal Truss Hanger Soffit Board Flush With Siding Note Truss To Be Flush with 2x4 Plate ee eE DETAIL E Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 1 Install a 42 x 72 OSB roof panel flush with the face of the rear gable trim Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss Continue adding sheathing following the layout below Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart 2 Repeat step for opposite side gt To prevent the nails from protruding thought the bottom of t
5. optional floor package if purchased will be supplied by a local lumber supplier Our kit does not include the shingles the quantity needed is listed on the back page The siding is primed You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet Unpack the material from the pallets then unscrew the bottom runners from the 2x4s The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag This material will be used for wall bracing Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the wood flooring If the foundation is a concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of the wall plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Some boards have colored ends All the wall studs have black ends stack these boards together Do Not discard any material until your building is complete Before you begin construction be sure to study this assembly manual Also obtain a building permit and check all pertinent building code regulations Thank you for your purchase Bill amp Linda Rinella owners LAP Edge To identify which edge we want you to use we will refer to the edge as either the LAP Edge or the Tongue Edge Nail siding with 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart Tongue Edge lt measure from here gt When measuremen
6. Position the cut edge flush with the left side of the door opening Do not nail the LAP edge until the other siding is applied 6 Select the 24 wide siding panel with the tongue edge and install this siding panel at the left end of the wall frame as shown below Install 2 two 7 3 4 pre cut siding panels over the door opening flush with the top plate 8 Install a 12 34 siding panel with the cut edge flush with the side of the door opening Install the last siding panel It will extend 3 1 2 beyond the 2x4 wall frame LAP Edge Edges LAP Edge puri Sd ether Tongue Edge lt DN y SS Cut Edge 12 3 4 Siding Extends 3 1 2 as Past 2x4 Frame 12 Siding Panel Siding Panel Step6 Assemble Sidewalls 1 Position 2 two 2x4 72 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 72 Wall Plate gt lt gt lt SZ gt lt X X PENY 24 2 Install 4 four 80 1 4 long wall studs between the wall plates User 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud 80 1 4 Wall Stud _ 72 Wall Plate 3 Repeat process to assemble 3 three more 72 wall frames gt lt fN 4 Install 3 three 2x4 80 1 4 wall studs between 2 two 48 long 2x4s boards Install the stud in the center of the wall frame 80 1 4 Wall Stud _ gt 2x4 4 Bottom Plate 5 Repeat to assemble another 4 wall section Step6 Assemble Sidewalls Continued 6 Position a 48 wide wa
7. WANAAA AAA AAAA AAA AAA AAA Adhd ddd ddd EAR EEE EOR EEE EE EER EEE EE EEE EEE EOR EEE EE EEEE EE EOR EER EEE EOR EEE EE EER EER ERRE Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised November 22 2013 Cr NI ote N DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDY DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD the Denver R Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems Inc 205 Arlington Drive Greenville PA 16125 724 646 3775 This manual is copyrighted Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2011 SAD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDN WANA AMAA AMAA AAA AMAA AAA EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE EERE EEE EEEE EER EEEE EEEE EERE EEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EERE EEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEE EERE EERE EDD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our shed kit These instructions will construct a 12 x16 building If you received two books use the one with the latest revision date Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building If you have any questions about assembling the kit call 800 245 1577 Business hours 8 00 5 00 ET Monday thru Friday After business hours call 724 866 HELP 4357 or email to help barnkits com The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page The
8. al ridge vent provides ideal ventilation Building Tip Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation preventing heat and moisture from damaging your building or its contents Step 18 Install Doors 1 Lay the left door with the trim facing up The siding on the left door extends past the door trim See detail below 2 Install 5 hinges to the left side of the door frame To position the hinge properly hold the rectangular plate against the frame Use 1 3 4 black screws 3 Install hinges to the right side of the other door Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim temporarily prop the doors in the 4 opening Tip set the door stop on a piece mN of siding to help hold the door in place gt o o Leave a space between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture If your door opening is out of square the space around the doors will not be even You can reposition the side trim to make allowances for this The side trim does not have to be flush with the frame of the door opening You can move the trim in or out to make the door spacing equal Front of Left Door Secure hinges to trim with 1 3 4 screws Siding Extends Past Trim Back of Left Door 6 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of T the door to secure this door in place when l closed Drill a hole for the round shaft to i 7 drop i
9. ding WARNING The roof gables are heavy and awkward You ll need helpers to lift and set gables in place Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Sidewalls 1 Cuta 2x4 6 board in half and install a 3 long 2x4 board as a tie plate over the sidewall plate Use 10d sinkers 2 Install a 7 long 2x4 and cut another 7 long 2x4 to finish 3 Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite sidewall 2x4 7 Tie Plate 2x4 3 Tie Plate 7 cess ea me A gt 9 Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf oe ae Gather leftover 2x4 7 boards from the disassembled pallet in Step 8 Butt 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x4s together Fasten one of the 2x4s from the shipping pallet over the 2x4s and secure them with 2 1 2 wood screws spaced 18 apart Repeat to assemble another gable shelf board 2x4 68 1 2 2x4 68 1 2 Cut a 2 two 2x4s to a length of 10 1 4 Nail the 2x4 blocks to the rear corners flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate Nail one of the boards you assembled in previous step to blocks Use 10d sinkers Make sure the back wall is straight Nail 2 two 15 x 72 OSB panels across the 2x4 gable plate and the 2x4 Use 7d sinkers Repeat steps to install support shelf at the front wall V4 Block 3 ae ca lt Z 137 Long 2x4 Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses Starting at the back of the building layout the truss spacing Measure from the face of the gable trim to mark the
10. extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Tip Use 3 4 trim board as a gauge Install the other siding panels Cut the last panel to extend 3 1 2 beyond the wall frame Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud Step 8 Build Center Wall Brace amp Set Walls l 2 3 4 10 11 Disassemble the shipping pallet the siding and roof sheathing were shipped on Cut one of the 7 long 2x4s to a length of 53 Cut another 7 board to a length of 60 Lay an 84 long and a 60 long 2x4 on a flat level surface ox4 53 Install another 84 and the 53 long 2x4 on top 3 1 2 from lt lt the end of the lower 2x4s Use 2 1 2 long wood screws gt Use 2 two screws spaced 18 apart 2x4 84 Di 2x4 84 3 1 2 Space on each end 2x4 60 Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls Secure wall panels together at the corners Use 4 four 10d coated nails per corner Nail wall panels to the floor Nail through the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls Install the last siding panel on the sidewalls Nail along the siding edge where the sidewall siding panels overlap Disassemble the other shipping pallet and use one the 2x4s to brace the side wall where shown below Save the other 2x4s They will be used in Step 12 Wall Brace Install the center Wall Brace between the sidewalls to hold them straight See Detail D top on next page
11. he soffit board do not nail at an angle when nailing roof sheathing to the soffit boards 3 Apply roof sheathing across the top of the roof There will be an air space at the peak of the trusses to allow for ventilation Insert 2 two plyclips into the roof sheathing between each truss at the top row 48 x 48 48 x 72 48 x 76 1 2 Stall Th S Row F 42 x 72 First 42 x 72 42 x 52 1 2 Step 16 Install Front Trim 1 Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing through the back of the siding with 1 galv screws 2 Install 80 long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the sidewalls 3 Install 1x4x76 3 4 trim boards along each side of the door opening Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors 4 Install a 1x4x81 3 4 board that has angle cuts on both ends over the door opening Step 17 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this time you can te purchase felt paper to protect the sheathing Install N Air Sa the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge Space Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or newsstands Option
12. ll frame between 2 two 72 wall frames as shown below Nail frames together with 10d sinkers 7 Square wall frame Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square 72 Wall Frame 48 Wall Frame 72 Wall Frame E Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if installing the building on a cement slab 8 Install the first siding panel with the LAP edge flush the end of the wall and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate 9 Install 2 two more siding panels You can install the last siding panel now or after the walls are erected so the panel will be easier to handle Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 10 Repeat to assemble the another sidewall Step 7 Assemble Back Wall 1 Position 4 four 2x4x68 1 2 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A and B 2 Install 8 eight 80 1 4 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks and where the plates meet Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud Nail wall sections together using 10d sinkers 68 1 2 Wall Plate 68 1 2 Wall Plate X X X A 68 1 2 Wall Plate 80 1 4 Wall WY 3 Square wall frame Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square Install the 1st siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 past the wall frame The bottom will
13. nto lt A l 7 Install another bolt at the top of the door i 8 Install door latch Siding Shim Denver R 12 x 16 Barn kit Packing List 30 Oct 2013 Qty Description Size Qty Description Size 2x4Framing White Pine Trim 34 4 4 4 sa a n 15 n a 12 4 ix4 ComerTrim 80 4 as oa gt 2 4 Hardware 4 5_ ib 10d Sinkers_ 32 2x6 Framing gt 5 3 tee o 3 9 Truss Ridge Blocks 31 3 4 I Miscellaneous Lumber __ _1 10 13 2 14 Wood Gussets for Trusses ox 32 6 5 Door Hinges Lower Wall Siding Gable Siding 7 16 OSB Sheathing 11 48 x 84 48 x 56 48 x 76 1 2 Roof Sheathing f A JNIA INIA TM Tw wh 48 x 72 48 x 48 42 x 72 42 x 52 1 2 LS xa 13 x 52 1 2 15 x 72 2 12 x 84 2 24 x 84 24 x 39 3 4 Roof Sheathing Roof Sheathing Roof Sheathing Roof Sheathing Roof Sheathing Roof Sheathing Gable Shelf 2 7 3 4 x 36 over door opening Pre built Components 18 Pre built Truss Halves 2 36 x 76 Pre built Barn Doors i 36 x 31 Pre built Loft Door Frame 6 3 1 2 x 84 Pre built Soffit Boards Shingles by Owner 12 Bundles Shingles 8 pcs Roof drip Edge
14. o 42 1 2 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the side edge of the gable Siding Extends 5 Install trim on the front gable 3 4 Below Plate Step 4 Assemble Door Header amp Bottom Wall Plate Assemble door header using 2 two 75 long 2x6 boards and a 75 OSB filler panel Apply wood glue between OSB and boards Nail header together with 10d sinkers Use 12 twelve nails on each side 75 Long 2x6 OSB Filler Butt 2 two 68 1 2 boards together Center a 2x4 6 board used as door spacer on top and screw the boards together using 4 four 2 1 2 wood screws Mark stud spacing as shown below 32 1 2 SS E 2x4 6 Board Door Spacer 2x4 68 1 2 Boards Step 5 Assemble Front Wall doors centered 1 Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall 2 Install 4 four 80 1 4 wall studs over the X marks 3 Install the wall studs with the door jacks on each side of the door spacer 1 lt 68 1 2 Top Plate 2x6 Door Header 4 Install door header on the door jacks Material List 68 1 2 Wall Plates 8Q0 1 4 Wall Studs Wall Studs with Door Jacks Attached 80 1 4 Wall Studs w door jacks attached Door Header from Step 4 Bottom Plate from Step 4 2x4 6 Door Space Check measurements They should be the same or the door opening will not be square 2x4 Bottom Plate w Door Spacer 5 Locate a 12 siding panel that has a LAP edge
15. ts are given for a board woo 4 length or width it is from the longest side To O L i sft _ Hammer amp Hand Saw __ Power Drill screwdriver __ Framing Square amp Level _ Measuring Tape _ Power Circular Saw 2 8 Step Ladders Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners standard floors do not Foundation size is 12 0 x 16 0 Check local building codes in your area the construction may have to change For a concrete slab install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall plates Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3 1 2 or wider 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 joist headers to 16 0 Layout for 16 on center joist spacing X marks where floor joist will be placed 2x4 Joist Header x x z e 15 1 4 j e16 16 2 Cut 2x4 12 floor joist to 11 9 Treated lumber may be thicker than 1 1 2 Take this into account when cutting the length of floor joists Shorten joist measurements if necessary to obtain 12 0 building width ngt 2x4 Joist Header 2x4 Floor Joist spaced 16 o c It is important that the floor be level and square Square the floor as follows before nailing the flooring measure the floor diagonally corner to corner Then measure the opposite corners These measurements will be the same 1f the floor is square Material Description 12 x 16 shed
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