Best Barns easton_1220df Instructions / Assembly
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1. Repeat to make 1 one more 48 frame 6 Install 2 two 2x4 72 wall studs between 2 two 24 long 2x4s 7 Repeat to make 1 one more 24 frames Make 2 Two Frames 24 Wall Plate Step 6A Assemble 10 Long Back Walls 1 Position a 48 wide wall frame against a 72 wall frame as shown below Nail frames together with 10d sinkers 2 Square wall frame Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square S 72 Wall Plate 48 Wall Plate IEY Select siding panels that are 79 1 2 in length for the back wall and the front wall When installed the siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom plate and 3 3 4 above the top plate Cut siding flush with the bottom plate if installing the building on a cement slab 3 Select a 24 wide panel with the tongue edge and install this panel with the cut edge flush with the end of the wall and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate 4 Install 2 two more siding panels Tongue Edge Cut Edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 5 Repeat to assemble another 10 long wall frame do not apply siding Step 6B Assemble Back Walls for 20 Building Length Select the 10 wall frame without siding assembled in Step 6A Position this wall frame l against the wall panel so the 72 section is against the sided panel as shown below DO NOT nail these frames together so they can be separated later 2 Square the wall f2. gt lt gt 2x4 Truss Rafter 2x4 Gable Plate 23 1 2 Gable Stud 5 Secure the 2x4 Gable Plate to the Truss Rafter with a 2 1 2 wood screw 6 Install 2 two 23 1 2 gable studs Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers and secure the top with barbed metal drive on plates 7 Repeat steps to assemble another gable Remove the short 2x4 blocks Step 3 Install Siding amp Trim on Gables 1 Select one of the gable frames Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate overhang the floor so the gable lays flat 2 Install gable siding using 6d galv nails across the top of the 2x4 frame Use 8d galv nails across the bottom 2x4 The siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom 2x4 Tip use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge LAP Edge SS 3 Install siding on the other gable frame X Sls y N SS Siding Extends 3 4 Below Bottom Plate I Tip Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim 4 Install a white pine trim board called a Keystone at the top center of the gable Install this trim board extending 1 2 beyond the gable frame This will permit the roof sheathing to butt into the trim when installed in a later step 5 Install 1x6 80 long white pine trim boards on each side of the gable extending 1 2 beyond the aoo gable trim Ss Keystone 1x6 80 Trim Board Step 4 Assemble 12 End Wall Panel 1 Position 4 four 68 1 2 boards together and indicate with X marks where the
3. nails Step 15 Install 1x6 Fascia amp Roof Sheathing 1 Install 3 three 81 long 1x6 fascia boards on the soffit boxes with the beveled edge flush with the top of the soffit blocks Use 8d galv nails Install 1x6 fascia boards on the front soffit boxes Install a 4 x6 roof sheathing panel with the bottom edge flush with the face of the 1x6 fascia Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart a a 1x6 Fascia Board E ENA N straight edge Back Wall Panels 4 Install the remaining roof sheathing per layout below The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting 37 x 51 48 x aE x 75 48 x 72 48 x 48 5 Install 2 two 1x4x73 1 4 boards along each side of the front door opening Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors Step 14 Install Doors amp Hardware 1 Locate the door marked Single on the back door frame Lay this door on a level surface with the trim facing up Depending on which way you want the door to swing install 3 three 5 hinges on the left or right side of the door To position the hinge properly hold the rectangular plate against the frame Use 1 3 4 black screws ZI Barrel Bolt on the back of left door 7 Install a barrel bolt on the
4. bottom of inside of left door to secure this door in place when closed You will need to drill a hole in the floor for the round shaft to drop into 8 Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door J Lay the left door with the trim facing up The siding on the left door extends past the door trim See detail below Install 5 hinges to the left side of the door frame Install hinges to the right side of the other door Temporarily prop the doors in the opening Leave a space at the top of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture Use OSB shim to support bottom of doors If your door opening is out of square the space around the doors will not be even You can remove and 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 Install hinges to trim with 2 black Screws Install Door Latch lt Siding Extends Past Trim a OSB Shim Packing List For Material Shipped on Shorter Pallet Qty 2x4 Framing White Pine Trim 46 Wall Studs amp Plates 4 Corner Trim 1x4 2 68_1 2 70 2 a8 7212 i 231 2 16 x 10 32 x 72 Barn Doors 32 2 1 2 Soffit Screws 3 ilb 10d Sinkers 48 x 75 Wall Frame With Door opening 24 Ib 8d Galv 2 1 2 x 67 1 2 Door Header 74 lb 7d Sinkers Miscel
5. install metal hangers to the 2x4 tie plate Align the opening center of the X mark and bottom of the opening flush with the 2x4 tie plate See Detail D 2x4 Face 21 3 8 Detail D Wall Panels Step 14 Set Roof Trusses amp Overhang 1 Install trusses over the X marks Secure to metal hangers using 1 1 2 hanger nails End Gable Nail through siding into truss end with one 7d sinker Back Wall Panels yy APACS 2 Install pre built soffit overhang boxes on the back wall Facing the back wall install the soffit box marked R 1 on the right corner Use a straight edge to align the top of the 2x4 blocks in the overhang flush with he top of the roof trusses Screw the soffit overhang to the walls with 2 1 4 long wood screws Use 2 two screws between the small 2x4 blocks When the soffit boxes are installed correctly the 2x4 soffit blocks will align with the trusses 3 Install another pre built soffit overhang box marked R 2 in the center Install a pre built soffit overhang box marked R 3 to finish 5 Install the soffit boxes on the front wall Facing the front wall install the soffit box marked L 1 on the left corner 6 Install soffit boxes marked L 2 and L 3 Pre built Soffit Box Back Wall Panels 1x4 Corner Trim T wN 7 Install 73 1 4 long 1x4 trim boards flush with the trim on the end walls Use 8d galv
6. wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A and B 2 Install 8 eight 72 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 68 1 2 Wall Plate 68 1 2 Wall Plate la 19 3 4 24 gt lt LIAA a 24 oe SO 72 Wall BANS gt Select siding panels that are 75 3 4 in length for this wall panel 3 Nail wall frames together using 10d sinkers 4 Square wall frame Install the 1st siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 past the wall frame The bottom will extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Note Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if installing the building on a cement slab 5 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 5 1 Position 2 two 2x4 72 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 2 Install 4 four 72 long wall studs between the wall plates 72 Wall Stud 4 Four 3 Repeat process to assemble 3 three SE more 72 long wall frames ee Se Frames a Wall Plate Assemble Back amp Front Wall Frames 72 Wall Plate X X X X X X X X 23 174 _ 24 pue 72 Wall Plate Install 3 three 2x4 72 wall studs between 2 two 48 long 2x4s Install the stud in the center of the wall frame
7. 0 1 2 long 2x4 Truss Rafters and a 82 long Collar Tie together as shown below The Collar Tie has an angle cut on both ends Affix 2x4 blocks around the 2x4s to hold them in place and enable all trusses to be built the same 3 Secure the 2x4s at the top with a 8 x 20 wood gusset Apply wood glue between the 2x4s and the gusset Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 6d common nails 14 nails per gusset 4 Install 12 x24 gussets to the ends of the collar tie Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset 5 Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side 6 Repeat to assemble 8 eight more trusses Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed Top Gusset ee 80 1 2 Truss Rafter 12 x24 Gusset 2x4 82 Collar Tie 2x4 Block 2 Install collar tie the same i id distance from edge of floor ook 80 1 2 Truss Rafter D gt 2x4 Block Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1 Butt 2 two 72 long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3 1 2 x 31 3 4 long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together Use glue and 6d common nails This will be used as the bottom plate on the roof gables Se 3 4 Plywood Gusset 72 long 2x4 2 Assemble another 12 long bottom plate 3 Place 2 two Truss Rafters in the jig Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate 4 Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the gable plate assembled above in place Barbed Metal Plate
8. GALA CARR ARAGORN ORO ACURA KU ORCA RUA OSU RGA RRR ORR AU RAI Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised November 27 2013 G the Easton R 12 x 20 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 KA a 2 ES 2 2 ES 2 2 ES 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 a N N SERRER EER EEEE EEEE EER EEE EEE EE EEEE EEEE EEE EE EEE EEE EOR EEE EEE EE EEEE EEE EEE EEEE EEE EREA EEEE EEE EE EER EEE ERER EEEE EER S ADD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DD Neg IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our shed kit These instructions will construct a 12 x20 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 Fr
9. d so that the siding overlays where they butt 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 amp d galv nails spaced 12 apart Tongue Edge Tool List _ Hammer amp Phillips Screwdriver _ Power Drill Screwdriver _ Framing Square amp Level _ Measuring Tape _ Hand or 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 20 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 Stagger the 4x4 timbers as shown below Cut 2 two 2x4 8 boards into 2 long blocks to secure the 4x4s where they butt together 15 1744 16 16 2 Cut 2 two 2x4 8 to a length of 8 0 They will be used for the joist headers Layout from x X x X left for 16 on center joist spacing X marks X IX X X where floor joist will be placed 3 Cut 17 seventeen 2x4 12 treated boards to 11 9 These will be the floor joists Treated lumber may be thicker than 1 1 2 Take this into account when cutting the length of floor Joists Shorten joist measurements if
10. hed Bottom Plate from Step 8 sz Check measurements They 2x4 Bottom Plate w Door S should be the same or the lt i door opening will not be square 68 1 2 Bottom Plates gt Select siding panels that are 75 3 4 in length for this wall panel 5 Locate a 16 siding panel that has a LAP edge 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 The siding will extend 3 1 2 beyond the frame 7 Install 2 two 4 3 4 pre cut siding panels over the door opening flush with the top plate 8 Install a 16 3 4 siding panel with the cut edge flush with the side of the door opening 9 Install the last siding panel It will extend 3 1 2 beyond the 2x4 wall frame LAP Edge re Edges LAP Edge Butt oa ether Tongue Edge Das 3 4 a Header Cut Edge 7 n 16 3 4 N a e 2 16 Siding Panel Siding Panel Step 10 Set Wall Panels 1 Set the back wall panel between the end walls 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 2 Install the last siding panel on the back wall Nail along the siding where the panels overlap Nail Alon p Siding Edge
11. i c3 Disassemble the longer shipping pallet and use the 82 long 2x4s to brace j the walls to hold them straight 2x4 Wall 4 Set the front wall panels between the end walls 2x4 Brace on each side of the door opening Sl SS Remove 2x4 Door Spacer FREY Cut 2x4 From Opening Cut Bottom 2x4 From Opening 5 Finish nailing along siding edges that overlap adjoining wall panels 6 Remove the door spacer from the door opening 7 Cut out bottom 2x4s from the door openings Save for tie plate material Step 11 Install 12 End Wall Trim 1 Install 2 two 75 3 4 long 1x4 trim boards at the corners of each 12 end wall Install the trim flush with siding on the front and back walls Use 8d galv nails 2 Cut 2 two 1x4 70 trim boards to fit between corner trim of both 12 walls Install flush with the top of wall Trim Flush With Top Of Wall Siding Extends Below f 3 Install 2 two 1x4x72 1 4 boards Double pest a along each side of the door opening Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you instal
12. iday 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 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 and tie plates 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 The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves cut into the face the long edge is bevele
13. l the doors 1x4x75 3 4 Trim Board 4 Install corner trim and upper wall trim to the opposite end wall Step 12 Install End Gable Over Door Wall Install gables on the 12 end walls The siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the lower wall NOT behind the trim Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable plate with 10d sinkers Nail siding along the overlapped 1x4 trim board with 8d galv nails ay Siding Overlaps Wall Trim Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates amp Layout Roof Trusses l a oe a fe Disassemble the other shipping pallet the 76 long 2x4s will be used as tie plates Install all 2x4 tie plates with 10d sinkers Gather the 2x4s removed from the door openings in Step 10 also to be used for tie plates Install a 64 1 2 long 2x4 against the gable end Install 2 two 76 long 2x4s next Cut one of the 2x4s from the door opening to fit against the gable end Repeat process to install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite wall 2x4 76 Tie Plate 64 1 2 Tie Plate a Back Wall Panels NE Layout the truss spacing Facing the front of the building start measuring from the left corner Measure from the 2x4 face of the gable when marking the location of the first truss The last truss space will be wider Important When marking the opposite wall place the X mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when installed Using 1 1 2 hanger nails
14. laneous Lumber Ib 6d Common 10 10 Ib 6d Galv 14 Wood Gussets for Trusses 8 x 20 lb Hanger Nails 28 Wood Gussets for Trusses 12 x24 Bottle Wood Glue Barrel Bolts 2 13 4 Plywood Gble Nailer 3 1 2 x 31 3 4 2 Screw Bits 14 Truss Hangers Packing List For Material Shipped on Longer Pallet Qty 2x4 Framing amp Soffit Boxes Qty White Pine Trim amp Hardware 9 Collar Ties 82 1 64 1 2 Tie palte 4 1x6 Gable Trim 80 Rafters 80 12 48 Wall paltes 6 1x6 Side Wall Fascia 81 72 Wall Studds 24 Wall Plates 1 1 1b 8d Galv Nails 1 lb 6d Common Pre built 81 Long Soffit Boxes 1 lb 7d Sinkers 4 Truss Hangers LP Primed Exterior Siding 7 16 OSB Sheathing 48 x 79 1 2 3 148 x 75 3 4 48 x 72 4 oF hae par x 79 12 2 fie x 75 314 37 x48 32 1 2 x 4 3 4 48 x 48 37 x 51 48 Gable Siding Panels angle cut on top 10 x22 Gussets 12 x24 Gussets Building Size E Install metal roof edge the perimeter of the 16 x 12 20 x 12 Material List building Install shingles according to the Roof Shingles by Owner instructions on the wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles there are good publications at book stores Roof drip Edge 10 by Owner
15. necessary to obtain 12 O building width Install the floor joists cut above between the 8 joist headers Secure with 16d galv deck nails 5 Place floor assembly over the 4x4s Square floor assembly Measure the floor diagonally corner to corner These measurements will be the same if the floor is square It should measure 173 Toenail frame to the 4x4 runners 17 Runne Ax4 8 Runner 4x8 Flooring x4 12 Runner 4x4 8 Treated RUNNEN 4x4 12 Treated Runner 2x4 8 Joist Header X X aw o Le D 4 Assembly Instructions for Joist Headers Z Rear Floor Section Blocking 6 Cut 2 two 2x4 12 to a length of 12 0 Layout Joist Headers for 16 joist spacing see above Floor Joist Treated Runners 7 Install floor joists between the joist headers Square floor section Measurement will be 203 5 8 Install Treated Runners this section against the section assembled above Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 8 Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s Use 8d galv Screw Floor Nails spiral nails Galv Box Nails 5 lb 16d Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses IS Building Tip To aid in the assembly of the trusses temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor This will insure that all the trusses are assembled the same Use 2 1 2 screws There are short 2x4s that may have an angle on one end supplied in the kit 1 Screw 2x4 blocks to the 12 wide end of the floor at the corner to trap the truss boards 2 Place 2 two 8
16. o handle Temporarily butting the frames together enables you to align the siding where it overlaps the adjoining wall panel 9 Install a full width siding panel DO NOT nail the long edge that overlaps the door siding panel You can nail this edge after the wall panels are installed later 10 Install the last panel Separate the wall panels lt gt Step 8 Assemble Bottom Plate with Door Spacer Cut a 2x4 6 board to a length of 64 1 2 Butt 2 two 68 1 2 boards together Center the LAP Edge Do Not Nail Along Edge l 64 1 2 long 2x4 board used as a door spacer on top and screw the boards together using 4 four 2 1 2 wood screws 2 Indicate where the wall studs will be located by drawing a line and placing an X mark next to the line The wall stud will be installed over covering the X marks 36 1 4 64 1 2 Board Door Spacer 2x4 68 1 2 Boards Step 9 Assemble Double Door Wall 1 Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall 2 Install 4 four 72 wall studs over the X marks Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud 3 Install wall studs with the door jacks attached on each lt 68 1 2 Top Plate side of the door spacer 2x3 Door Header 4 Install door header on the door jacks a Material List 68 1 2 Wall Plates 72 Wall Studs Wall Studs with Door Jacks Attached 72 Wall Studs with door jacks attac
17. rame Install a full width siding panel but do not nail along the long edge that overlaps the 10 wall frame You can nail this edge after the wall panels are installed This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier to handle Do Not Nail Along This Edge Ap ESI lt a N TRN E Se 72 Wall Plate 10 Wall Panel from Step 6A a 3 Install another full width siding panel and 48 Wall Plate the 24 wide siding panel Step 7 Apply Siding to Front Wall Frames 1 Select a 72 wall frame and a 24 wall frame assembled in Step 5 2 Nail these frames together with 10d sinkers Square the wall frame 72 Wall Frame 3 Repeat to assemble another 8 wall frame 24 Wall Frame 4 Select the pre built wall frame and install it next to the wall frame assembled above Use 2 1 2 wood screws with Door Opening l 96 Wall Frame 5 Install the first 79 1 2 long siding panel with the LAP edge flush with the end of the wall and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate 6 Install another panel If installing windows you can cut the opening now Instructions are in the window box 7 You can install the last siding panel with the door opening Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Step 7 Apply Siding to Front Wall Frames Continued Butt the other 8 wall frame against the center door frame DO NOT nail frames together 8 This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier t
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