Best Barns elm_1016 Instructions / Assembly
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1. 48 x96 48 x96 48 x96 16 x96 16 x48 16 x96 16 x48 16 x96 16 x48 16 x96 16 x48 48 x96 48 x96 48 x96 Step 10 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 48 x48 48 x96 16 x96 16 x48 16 x96 16 x24 16 x48 16 x96 16 x24 16 x96 10x10 Shed Size 9 24 x48 10x12 Shed Size 48 x96 48 x96 48 x96 48 x48 24 x48 Step 11 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit 2 Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing lt shingles at this time you can purchase Paper felt paper to protect the roof sheathing gt Install the felt paper before you install _ j the metal roof edge 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 Building Tip Install a ridge vent in lieu of shingle caps Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation preventing heat or moisture from damaging your building or its contents 9 Shingles Optional ridge vent provides ideal ventilation Space Step 12 Apply Siding to Doors IEN Tip Paint the siding and the door frames before you attach the siding to the door It will be easier to paint the door frame before the siding is applied Seal the bottom edges of the siding and door frames If the bottom of the doors are in close vicinity2. Framing Square amp Level _ Measuring Tape Caulking Gun _ Power Circular Saw _ 2 6 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 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 2x4 joist headers to length Layout for 16 on center joist spacing X marks where floor joist will be placed X X Joist Header 2 X x X 15 1 4 e 16 ple 16 2 Cut 2x4 10 floor joist to 9 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 10 0 building width 4x4 Treated Runners 2x4 Joist Header Daa Joist 9 9 Long Floor length for 8 shed is 8 0 E Floor length for 10 shed is 10 O r a a ang Floor length for 12 shed is 12 0 Floor length for 16 shed is 16 O It is very 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 if the floor is square To keep the 2x4 frame from moving toenail frame to the 4x4 runners Material Description 10 x 8
3. shed 10 x 10 shed 10 x 12 shed 10 x 16 shed 2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs 12 2 pcs 16 2x4 Floor Joist 10 pes 10 13 pes 10 4x4 Treated Runners Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 5 pcs 4x8 Screw Floor Nails 1 lb Sd 1 1b Sd 1 1b Sd 2 lbs 8d Galv Box Nails 1 lb 16d 1 lb 16d 2 lbs 16d 2lbs 16d Step 1 Assemble Side Walls 1 Depending on your building length cut 2 two 2x4 boards to the length shown below 8 Shed 89 long 10 Shed 113 long 12 Shed 137 long 16 Shed 185 long 2 Position the 2x4s together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located XX XK X IX X X __19 3 4 24 24 3 Install 72 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks Nail together using 2 two 10d sinkers on each end of the stud Drawings Shows 12 Long Sidewall 2x4 72 Wall Studs 2x4 Bottom Plate 4 Square wall frame Cut siding to 78 in length See below for number of pieces to cut Note If assembling a 10 shed cut one panel in half along the length Building length 8 4 pcs 10 5 pcs 12 6 pcs 16 8 pcs EY IMPORTANT Install all siding extending 3 4 below the bottom plate Tip Use a 3 4 Tongue Edge trim board as a gauge 5 Fora 10 long building install the half siding panel that has the Tongue Edge edge Place with the cut edge extending 3 1 2 past wall frame Cut Edge For other lengths install a full width siding panel with the LAP
4. to the ground or ramp they will absorbed moisture and rot 1 Locate siding for the left door Cut the siding the factory edge to the width of the door frame Cut the length to 71 Trace the shape of the door on the backside of the siding panel This will serve as a guide for fastener placement The door frames are temporarily held together with corrugated fasteners this is the back side of the door frame 2 Place the door on level surface face side down Position a siding panel on frame with the bottom siding edge flush with the bottom of door frame The top of the door frame will project 3 4 beyond siding Secure siding to door frame with construction adhesive Install Siding Flush With Bottom of Door Apply Constructive Adhesive 3 Install a 2x4 x 69 1 2 long board to the back EEE of the door Position this board flush at the top of the siding and extending 3 4 past the edge of the door This board will serve as a door stop Secure with 2 1 2 long wood screws 4 Apply siding to the other door frame 2x4 Extends 3 4 Past Door Use 1 1 4 Screws Here 5 Lay doors on level surface with the trim facing up Install hinges to the left side of the door frame Use the shorter 1 1 4 screws The screws have a square head The bit is packed with the screws To position the hinge properly hold the rectangular plate against the frame 6 Repeat process to install hinges to the right side of the other door S
5. R last 6 The siding needs to extend above the top of the wall frame to receive the roof sheathing when installed later Mark and cut the siding above the 2x4 gable frame the thickness of the roof sheathing See detail below Cut Siding 1 2 Above Frame Siding extend 3 4 below bottom plate Step 5 Assemble Front Wall 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 10 boards to 10 0 2 Install 72 long wall studs between the wall plates per layout below 3 Install 69 1 2 long door jacks with 67 1 2 long 2x3 door header with above lt 69 1 2 Door Jacks 112174 11 1 4 a 2723 4 5 64 1 2 Door Openin a oA Step 6 l 7 Remove jig blocks attached to foundation Install Siding on Front Wall Square wall frame Locate the siding leftover from the back wall Install the siding panel marked FL on the left end of the front wall Place a 4x8 siding panel on the front wall frame The siding should extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Cut the siding from the door opening by cutting the siding flush with the side of the door frame and 71 in height Install siding The siding will extend 3 4 below the door header Cut and install another siding panel on the other side of the door opening Install the siding panel FR leftover from the back wall Cut siding panels the thickness of the roof sheathing above the 2x4 frame Trim and discard Cut From Back Wall Left Center Panel La Edge Left Center Pa
6. SSS REENER RRR REEE REEERE EREE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EE EREEREER EEEE EREE EE EREE 72 Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised November 19 2014 Cr Wy VMI IIIA NIMIIN dddddddd dd ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddadd DDDDDDDD DDD DDD nA A alts ae ie A ie eae ey T i A x anal a gal Gi Sa at iiei f oi BAP so n ta G s ir o i pead th the Elm Door Installed on 10 Wide End 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 2010 4 UD DDD DDD DDD DD DDD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDN EDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD ANd dddddddddddddddddddddddddad IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our Elm shed kit If you received two books use the one with the latest revision date The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page The siding roof sheathing and the optional floor package if ordered will be supplied by a local 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 Our framing lumber is impo
7. edge extending 3 1 2 past the wall frame as shown below Use 8d galv nails spaced 9 apart Siding Extends Above Wall J Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past Frame 6 Set aside remaining siding for the front wall Step 2 Assemble Back Wall IS To aid in the assembly of the back wall attach 2x4 packing blocks to your floor with 2 1 2 screws This will trap the perimeter 2x4s until they are nailed together 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 10 boards to a length of 10 0 They will be used for wall plates 2 Position 2x4s together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located xX X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 4 24 24 24 24 3 Install 7 seven 72 long wall studs over the X marks 2x4 10 Plate Place 2 two rafter halves together with the flat side against the top 2x4 wall plate Place a 2x4 center stud pointed end between the top plate and peak Secure top with a wood gusset Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 12 twelve 6d common nails Angle nails slightly so nails do not protrude through the 2x4s 6 Temporarily screw 2 two 2x4 blocks along the top of 2x4 rafters This will help with the assembly of other gable and the trusses Rafter Flat Side Gusset axe BE a I 2x4 Wall Plate 7 Set aside the top finished gable and repeat numbers 4 6 to assemble another gable Step 3 Assemble Roof Trusses IE Before removing sidewall and rafter b
8. locks assemble the roof trusses 1 Gather truss pieces See chart below Gusset Buildig Length LA Truss Half Wood Gusset 1x4 Collar Tie Rafter 72 Collar Tie 2 Place 2 two rafter halves on top of the wall plate and secure top with a wood gusset 3 Install 1x4 72 collar ties across the truss parallel with top of wall Secure with 2 two 6d common nails on each end of collar tie 4 Turn assembled truss over and install a gusset on the other side 5 Repeat to assemble more trusses 1x4 Collar Tie Step 4 Apply Siding on Back Wall 1 Remove the 2x4 blocks that were used as a guide at the top of rafters Place a gable assembly on back wall with the gusset facing downward towards the floor Place a 2x4 block under gusset to elevate gable 2 Hold the gable legs flush with the 2x4 top plate on the wall frame and secure with 4 four 2 1 2 wood screws as shown below 2x4 Block 2x4 Top Wall Plate K 3 Select 2 4x8 siding panels and cut panels to the widths shown below Mark the panels on the face side so they can be identified later B 2 rR A L My BR Wi FL lt 36 3 4 lt 36 gt 4 Install the siding panel BL on the left corner The siding should extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Use the shorter 6d galv nails on the upper 2x4 gable frame 5 Install a 4x8 siding panel in the center and the panel labeled B
9. nel Save for Door Mark Left x v elow La ze Right Center Panel Save for Door Mark Right Cut From Back Wall Step 7 Set Walls amp Install Trim 1 Install wall panels Secure wall panels together at the corners with 10d sinkers Nail wall panels to floor with 16d galv deck nails Do not nail bottom plate between door frame 2 Cut out bottom plate of door opening and discard 3 Install 4 four 65 5 8 long 1x4 gable trim on front and back walls Install flush with top of siding See Detail A 4 Install 4 four 75 7 8 long 1x4 trim on corners of front and back walls Install trim extending 3 4 past the side walls to receive the sidewall corner trim when installed later 5 Install 2 two 71 3 4 long 1x3 door trim on each side of door frame Temporarily tack trim flush with door opening and bottom of siding so they can be adjusted if necessary when installing the doors 6 Install 71 1 2 long 1x3 on top of door side trim Trim will extend 1 2 past side trim See Detail B IEY IMPORTANT Install all trim using 8d galvanized nails Measure from face of 2x4 when laying out trusses in Step 8 Detail B Detail A Step 8 I nstall Trusses 1 Layout for trusses Measuring from the inside face of the rear gable mark an X on top of each side wall where trusses will be placed X X X ha e a Jj 2A 24 Detail A 2 Secure both ends of the truss by scre
10. r Header lb 7d Sinkers Door Latch Miscellaneous lb 6d Common Hinge Screws Wood Truss Gussets 7 x 12 7 16 Plyclips 2 1 2 Screws 1 Screws 2x4 Framing Size Hardware 2x4 Wall Studs black ends 72 lb 7d Sinkers 2x4 Truss Rafters 62 5 8 lb 8d Galv Nails 2x3 Overhang 48 Wood Truss Gussets 7 x 12 1x4 Truss Collar Tie Ja gt 7 16 Plyclips Exterior Siding Roof Sheathing 2x4 8 Plates 2x4 10 Plates 2x4 12 Plates 2x4 16 Plates 1x4 W P Trim Roof Shingles 4 bdl 5 bdl 5 bdl 10 Roof Edge 5 pcs 5 pcs 6 pcs
11. rted to provide you the highest quality available However if you need to replace any lumber for any reason please do so and we will reimburse you IMPORTANT Unpack the material from the pallet then unscrew the bottom 2x4s from the pallet runners The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Some boards have colored ends Do Not discard any material until your building is complete If you have any questions about assembling the kit call 800 245 1577 If you are calling after normal business hours call 724 866 HELP 4357 or email to help barnkits com 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 Important Siding Information To identify which edge we want you to use we C Parade will refer to the edge as the LAP or Tongue Edge Square walls before applying siding Measure the wall diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square Use 8d galv nails when applying siding to the Tongue Edge D lower walls Space nails 12 apart lt measure from here When measurements are given for a board Doo length or width it is from the longest side Too _ Hammer amp Hand Saw _ Power Drill screwdriver List _
12. tep 13 Install Doors amp Hardware 1 Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim 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 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 Secure hinges to door trim with 2 screws Left Door lt 2x4 Door Stop Install Door Latch a 2x4 Door Stop Barrel Bolt on the 2 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of P9ck of left door the door to secure this door in place when closed You will need to drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into 3 Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door Elm 10 Wide Barn kit Packing List 19 Nov 14 Description Description 2x4 Framing Whie Pine Trim Wall Studs black ends 1x4 Gable Trim Door Jacks amp Door Stop 1x4 Corner Trim Truss Rafters 1x4 Corner Trim Gable Studs 1x4 Door Trim Blocks for truss jig 1x3 Door Trim 2x3 Framing 1x4 Truss Collar Tie Sidewall Overhang Hardware Pre built Components 10d Sinkers 5 Door Hinges 32 x 72 Barn Doors 8d Galv Nails 6 Barrel Bolts Pre built 67 1 2 Doo
13. wing through wall siding into truss end using a 1 1 4 wood screw Secure truss to top plate using a 2 1 2 wood screw See Detail A and Detail B Install Fascia Step 9 IEY IMPORTANT Install the 2x3 boards and the 1x4 trim to same pitch as trusses Use a straight edge to align the top edges of 2x3 s and 1x4 trim See Detail C 1 Install 48 long 2x3 boards starting from back wall Allow a 3 8 gap between end of board and back of gable trim Use 10d sinkers x Straight edge 2 Cut 1x4 trim boards to fit between front 2x3 Board and back gable trim Use 8d galv nails 1x4 Trim Repeat for opposite wall 4 Install 4 four 75 long 1x4 trim on 1x4 Trim Detail C corners of side walls Step 10 Install Roof Sheathing Install roof sheathing with 7d sinkers space nails 12 apart When installing sheathing across the top insert a plyclip into the roof sheathing between each truss There will be a 1 space from top of roof sheathing and roof peak Install the first 4x8 roof sheathing panel against the back of the siding Note Install the top edge of the bottom roof sheathing flush with the face of the 1x4 fascia See Detail C Siding g PAN Sheathing Gable Trim i flush g Ye ba Roof Sheathing HE i 1x4 Trim m Fascia X Corner Trim Cut roof sheathing per the appropriate layout below for your shed size 10x8 Shed Size 10x16 Shed Size
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