Best Barns tahoe_1220f Instructions / Assembly
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1. door opening 1x6 Pine Jamb Front Wall A 1x4 Door Trim Frame Optional Walk in Door Opening 2x4 Header 1 Cut 2 two 80 1 2 long header supports from pre cut wall studs 2 Cut 2 two 2x4s to a length of 37 1 2 from a pre cut wall stud Cut a filler from a 3 1 2 x 48 OSB board and assemble a door header 80 1 2 Hader Supports door opening lt 34 1 2 3 Install door header over header supports Tahoe 12 x 20 Packing List 28 Apr 2015 Qty 2x4 Framing Size Qty White Pine Trim Size 12 Wall Plates J2 4 1x4 Gable Trim 61 i 8 Wall Plates 68 1 2 4 1x4 Gable Trim 42 1 2 10 Loft Floor Joist 84 4 1x4 Lower Wall Tri T2 8 Wall amp Tie Plate Material 48 l 1x4 Door Trim 84 3 4 2 Gable Studs 45 2 1x4 Door Trim 48 3 4 4 Gable Studs 40 3 4 l 1x3 Loft Door Trim 50 4 Gable Studs 30 3 4 2 1x3 Loft Door Trim 35 3 4 2x6 Framing 1 1x6 9 Keystone top center trim 6 Beam Material Ta Pre built Components 4 Beam Material 36 22 Pre built Truss Halves 2x3 Framing 6 3 1 2 x 84 Pre built Soffit Boards Gable Extension top 61 2 21 x 35 1 2 Loft Door Frames Gable Extension side 42 1 2 Hardware 2 Gable Extension Blocks 4 1 2 6 lb 10d Sinkers 42 7 16 Plyclips 11 Truss Ridge Blocks 31 3 4 4 I2. 34 3 4 Mark the siding cut from the right siding panel with the letter R Install 2 two 61 and 2 two 42 1 2 long 2x3s on the front gable flush with the top of the gable frame Install the top 2x3s with the blue ends together Use Blue ends 10d sinkers i O 61 Long 2x3 42 1 2 Long 2x3 Ss 3003 4 Siding w Tongue Edge Right son Install First has Lap edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Recut the siding panel marked R Measure from LAP edge and cut the width to 20 3 4 m uk deat sl us p e Install panels on door frames with the cut edges flush with bottom and side of frames The Back Sid R frames will extend 3 4 above ot S id in Right Door the siding at the top g when closed Screw through the back of siding with 1 wood screws Top of Door Frame eas oor Frame Tongue Edge extends past frame to creates a door stop when right door is closed LAP Edge Step 6 Apply Siding and Trim to Rear Roof Gable 1 Install pre cut siding on the rear gable frame LAP Edge N 5 y Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate o 2 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 a 3 Install 2 two 42 1 2 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the side edge of the gable EJ Notes on assembling wall frames If installing the building on a cement slab c
3. ee l oa 4 1 2 long 2x3 Block 3 Install 2 two 1x4 64 gable trim with the ends marked with a blue line together at the ridge 4 Install 2 two 43 1 2 long 1x4 trim boards on the sides 5 Install 9 wide soffit panels under the overhang Use 6d galv nails 6 Install 35 3 4 long 1x3 trim boards flush with each side of the loft door opening Install a 50 long trim board across the top If door opening is cut out the siding will extend 3 4 below the top trim board 7 Install loft doors using 4 hinges and 1 1 4 long hinge screws Install barrel bolt to the back of the right door to prevent door from opening Step 24 Install Door Jj amb amp Trim 1 If you ordered the optional floor install the galvanized door sill included with the floor Secure sill with pan head screws 2 Install 2 two 1x6 7 white pine boards we on the sides of the door opening flush with the siding 7 a A 1x4 Door Trim De Keystone 3 Install 1x6 4 white pine boards 4 Install 1x4 84 3 4 trim boards along each side of the door opening ene Oe RE 5 Install 2 trim boards and a across the top of the opening keystone across the top of the door 1x4 Door Trim opening Galv Door Sill oO 6 Install 92 5 8 long 2x4s on the inside of the door opening to support the door track 7 Cut 2x4s used for wall bracing and install 2x4s across the top of the See
4. spaced 12 apart Cut From 1 4x8 Sheet 48 X 84 f SS r Shipping Palle PGE Install This Row Fru 42 x 96 _ 42 x 96 i 42 x 60 Cut fr om 4x8 Osp Sheathing 2 Cut and install 1x4 corner trim Step 22 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit DETAILE Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this time you can g y purchase felt paper to protect the sheathing Install the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge Install shingles according to the instructions on the ae wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on Space installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or newsstands Optional 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 23 Install Front Gable Overhang Ends With Blue Mark 61 long 2x3 PA IZIN 4p 1 With a helper install 2 two 61 and 2 two 42 1 2 tii L long 2x3s against the roof sheathing screw the sheathing gt to the 2x3s with 1 1 2 long screws Important the roof sheathing should extend 3 4 beyond the 2x3s to receive the 1x4 gable trim installed later 2 Install 2 two 4 1 2 long 2x3s at the bottom between the 43 1 2 2x3s 42 1 2 long 2x3 EES Siding Extends 3 4
5. 2 Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls 3 Nail along the siding edge where the sidewall siding panels overlap Remove the 2x4s from the shipping pallet and use them to brace the wall to hold them straight 2x4 Wall Nail Alon Brace Siding Edge 2x4 Bottom Plates 5 Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening Step 13 Layout Loft Joist Spacing on 2x6 Beam Layout both beams for the spacing of the loft floor joists DS The X marks where the floor joist will be placed A po we ae al D on _ AT N paal m Step 14 Install Loft Joist Headers amp 2x6 Loft Beams 1 Install 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x4s on the back wall to support the floor joist Install the 2x4s flush with the top of the 2x4 wall plate Secure to wall studs with 10d sinkers SS 2 Use the beam as a reference to mark where the floor joist will be placed The 2x4 floor joist when installed will be aligned with the wall studs A 68 1 2 Long 2x4 3 Repeat to install joist header support boards on the front wall 4 Install the rear 2x6 beam 84 from the 2x4 joist header boards with the X marks on the beam facing the back wall You can use a 2x4 7 board as a gauge to properly space the beam Refer to Step 15 to see how the loft floor joist will be installed Place th
6. 5 8 or 3 4 overall foundation measurements Install foam sill 8 12 10 Fl il lb Screw Floor am ee the wall plates Foam sill sealer is available in rolls Galv Box Nails 51b 16d 3 1 2 or wider sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and Step 1 Assemble Loft Beams 1 Locate 2 two 36 long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end and a 2x6 board without a notch Position these 2x6 boards on a flat surface as shown below 2 Apply a coat of glue to the top surface using wood glue supplied in kit 3 Locate 2 two 72 long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end Install these 2x6 boards over the bottom boards 72 Long 2x6 w Notch 72 Long 2x6 w Notch 36 Long 2x6 w Notch 72 Long 2x6 without notch 36 Long 2x6 w Notch 4 To provide additional strength install 2 1 2 wood screws spaced 16 apart as shown below 16 16 16 2x6 Beam 5 Repeat steps to assemble another 2x6 beam Step 2 Assemble Door Header 1 Cut 2 two 2x10 10 boards to a length of 8 3 2 Locate 2 two pre cut 9 x 48 OSB fillers 3 Install fillers in the center of the 2x10 boards Nail header together with 10d sinkers Use 16 sixteen nails on each side For additional strength apply glue N between the fillers and 2x10 boards 9 x48 OSB Filler 1 1 2 Space Both Ends Step 3 Assemble Trusses gt Building Tip To aid in the assembly of the trusses temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to th
7. Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised July 6 2015 Tahoe 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 2010 SAD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DNS Tumaas IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our Tahoe shed kit These instructions will construct a 12 x20 building If you received two books use the one with the latest revision date 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 Obtain a building permit and check all pertinent building code regulations Some 2x4 wall framing siding and roof sheathing along with the optional floor package will be supplied by a local supplier The material breakdown is listed on the back page Our component kit does not include the shingles giving you a choice of color and quality The breakdown of the material you need to supply is listed on back page The door opening is for an 8 wide x 7 high garage door You will need to order your garage door with a 6 low headroom k
8. Cut a 45 long 2x4 to length and install in the center of the gable Secure the bottom by nailing through the plate with 2 two 10d sinkers Secure the top with a barbed metal plate Install two 40 3 4 long 2x4 gable studs in the center of the gable frame Secure the same procedure as the center 2x4 They should be spaced 42 3 4 apart or 1 4 Install 2 two 30 3 4 long 2x4s the same way M 45 Long 2x4 32 Long 2x3 Block 6 Repeat steps to assemble the front roof gable Read note below I Ifyou want the loft doors to open repeat steps 1 6 substituting number 3 with directions below 3 Cuta 45 long 2x4 gable stud and install between the center gable studs Secure with 1 x4 metal barbed plates Install lt this board 32 3 4 from the 2x4 plate Step 5 Side Front Roof Gables 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 Use 6d galv nails where the 2x4s are flat and longer 8d nails when the 2x4s are on edge Spaced nails 12 apart Tongue Edge Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the front gable frame over Install pre cut siding on front gable Siding should extend 3 4 below the bottom 2x4 plate You can attach the loft door frames to the gable to create a decorative look or if you want the loft doors to open cut the siding from the opening Cut the siding flush with the sides of the opening Cut siding length to
9. Floor 1x4 Trim se Back and Front Walls LOR 1x4 8 Corner Trim o f 1x4 72 Top Trim Cut to Fit Step 18 Set Rear and Front Gables 1 Install the rear gable on the rear wall The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board not behind it See detail below Nail gable to loft flooring Use 10d nails J WARNING The gable ends are heavy R and awkward You ll need helpers to lift f and set gables in place X4 Trip MS Bottom Edge of Gable Siding Overlaps Top Wall Trim Rear Gable amp Wall Step 19 Install 2x4 Truss Plates 1 Install a 72 long 2x4 tie plate against the rear te gable and flush with outside edge of wall plate Rear Gable Cut a 2x4 12 board to finish Use 10d nails 2 Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side 72 Tie Plate Cut 2x4 12 To Fit ic 3 Layout the truss spacing Measure from the inside face of the 2x4 gable plate to mark the 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 cS Rear Gable Measure from Face of Gable Plate SS i ss ee 18 3 4 Step 20 Install Trusses amp Soffit Boards 1 Place trusses over the X marks and secure trusses to 2x4 tie plate using 2x4 hangers and 1 1 2 hanger nails 2 Locate 84 long soffit boards that have a beve
10. Select the 2 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 a Install 2 two more siding panels is Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if installing the building on a cement slab Tongue Edge Cut Edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 7 Select 1 one of the 10 wall frames and repeat to apply siding to another sidewall 10 frame Step 11 Assemble Sidewalls Continued 1 Select one of the 10 sidewalls assembled in Step 10 Butt a 10 wall frame against the wall with siding DO NOT nail these frames together so they can be separated later 2 Square the wall frame 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 lt XS So a 6 Wall Plate 10 Wall Panel from Step 10 R 3 Install another full width siding panel and the 2 wide siding panel 4 Wall Plate 4 Repeat to apply siding to the other 10 wall frame Step 12 Set Walls 1 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
11. b 8d Galv 2 Bottle Glue Miscellaneous Lumber 4 lb 7d Sinkers 8 24 Blocks for Truss Jig 10 to 12 4 b 6d Common 28 Truss Hangers 2 OSB Door Header Filler 9 x 48 1 Ib 6d Galv 1 Door Hasp 2 OSB Door Header Filler 3 1 2 x 48 3 lb Hanger Nails 2 Barrell Bolts 2 7 16 Loft Floor Fillers 3 1 2 x 56 14 1x4 Drive on Plate 120 2 1 2 Screws 18 Wood Gussets for Trusses 9 x2 6 4 Door Hinges 64 Drywall Screws LP Primed Siding OSB Roof Sheathing 2 Pcs Gable Siding 48 wide x 55 angle cut 48 x 84 2 13 x 60 4 Pcs Gable Siding 24 wide x 36 angle cut 13 X T2 2 Pcs Door Header Siding 48 wide x 10 LP Siding for Front Soffit White Pine Door Jamb E Pcs 9 wide x 48 long 2 5 1 2 x 84 2 5 1 2 x 48 Matrial Supplied by Local Home Center 14 pcs LP Primed Exterior Siding 8 pes 1x4 8 White Pine Trim 16 pes 7 16 OSB Sheathing 6 pes 2x4 12 Boards 50 pes Pre cut Wall Studs 92 5 8 2 pes 2x10 10 Boards Roof Covering 14 bundle shingles 9 pcs roof edge optional felt paper 1 roll
12. e floor There are short 2x4s that may have an angle on one end supplied in kit This will insure that all the trusses are assembled the same 1 Framing lumber may be shipped long cut 2 two 2x4 12 boards to 12 0 Position one on the floor with the narrow edge side down Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight 2 Position 2 two truss halves 2x4s connected with a metal plate with the short legs against the 2x4 Gable Plate DO NOT attach the Gable Plate to the truss It is temporarily used to help hold the 2x4 truss parts in place It will be attached later when building the roof gables 3 Secure 2x4 blocks around the perimeter of truss to hold truss parts in place 32 Top Gusset CO Truss Half Metal Plate 32 Long 2x3 Block 2x4 Block 2x4 12 Gable Plate e ee Ke 7 2x4 12 Gable Plate 2x4 Block Do Not Fasten Truss Legs to the 12 Board Gai 4 Nail the 2x3 32 board where the trusses meet at the top Secure with a 32 wood gusset Apply wood glue 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 Repeat to assemble 8 eight more trusses E Step 4 Assemble Roof Gables l A Nail truss leg to 12 Gable Plate with 10d ne SS 4 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
13. e notch under the top plate and support the beam by cutting a pre cut wall stud and placing under the beam Further secure the beam with a 3 wood screw through the top of the wall plate C 84 t ee 0 2x4 Joist Head er Back Wall 2x4 Cut to Length 5 Repeat to Install the other beam with the X marks on the beam facing the front wall When the front beam is installed there will be 56 between the beams Step 15 Install Loft Floor Joists Install 84 long 2x4s between the front and rear beams and the 2x4s joist headers Use 2x4 hangers with hanger nails 2x4 Hanger Cover X Marks on gt 2x6 Beams gt i Step 16 Install Loft Flooring 1 Install 7 16 OSB loft flooring on back loft floor joists Loft flooring is flush with outside of top wall plate Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart See layout pattern below 3 1 2 x 56 Filler 2 Repeat to install loft flooring at the front of the building 3 Install 3 1 2 x 56 floor fillers on top of side wall plates between the loft flooring Step 17 Install Wall Trim Install 2 two 1x4 8 corner trim on the back wall flush with the siding on the sidewall and flush with the top of the loft flooring Use 8d galv nails 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 loft flooring See diagram below 3 Repeat steps for front wall trim Loft
14. it Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet Unpack the material from the pallets then unscrew the 2x4s The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag The 2x4s will be used for wall bracing The siding is primed You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint Paint the bottom edge of the siding this is very important Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Do Not discard any material no matter how small until your building is complete Anything leftover may have been used as packing blocking Good luck with your project Bill Rinella President When measurements are given for a board 7 length or width it is from the longest side Tool List lt measure from here E _ Hammer amp Phillips Screwdriver Power Drill screwdriver _ Framing Square amp Level j Measuring Tape _ Hand Saw 2 8 Step Ladders Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing Optional Wood Floor System Shown below is a typical wood floor Depending on your area the construction may have to be changed to meet local codes The foundation size should be 12 0 x 20 0 1 Cut 2 two treated 2x4 8 boards in half 2 Butt 4x4 10 treated runners together Use one of the 4 long 2x4s to secure them together 3 Repeat to join the other 4x4 runners 2 Long 2x4 4x4 Treated Runners Cut 2 two 2x4 12 joist header
15. led 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 to length and Install the last soffit board to fit behind 2x3 boards on the front gable Metal Truss Hanger pe g Before installing the overhang to the sidewall use a straight edge to make sure the trusses are align with the bevel cut on the overhang board Adjust up or down 1f necessary Soffit Board Flush With Siding Step 21 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 1 Install a 42 x 96 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 on the next page Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart 2 Repeat step for opposite side lt gt To prevent the nails from protruding thought the bottom of the soffit board do not nail at an angle when nailing roof sheathing to the soffit boards Step 21 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 1 Install roof sheathing flush with the face of the rear gable trim Install the lower sheathing first Use a straight edge to alien the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss See Detail B Insert 2 two plyclips into the roof sheathing between each truss at the top row Use 7d sinkers
16. rks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A and B 2 Install 8 eight pre cut wall studs between the 2x4 plates over the X marks and where the plates butt Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud Nail walls together using 10d sinkers 68 1 2 Wall Plate 68 1 2 Wall Plate 23 1 4 24 ig 19 3 4 e 24 PE a SSS Pre cut Wall SSS 3 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 Tip Use 3 4 trim board as a gauge 4 Install the other siding panels Cut the last panel to extend 3 1 2 beyond the wall frame v LAP Edge Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud Step 10 Assemble Sidewalls 1 Position 2 two 2x4 48 boards and 2 two 2x4 72 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 48 Wall Plate 72 Wall Plate IX xk x XI 23 1 4 23 1 4 e 23 1 4 24 48 Wall Plate 72 Wall Plate 2 Install 7 seven pre cut wall studs between the wall plates Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud Nail the frames together with 10d sinkers gt lt lt gt gt lt 3 Repeat to assemble 3 three more 10 long sidewall frames You will need to cut 2 two 64 long 2x4s to a length of 48 to assemble the last 48 wall frame Cut one of the 48 wide siding panels in half lengthways
17. s to 12 0 5 Layout for 12 on center joist spacing X marks where floor joist will be placed 2x4 12 0 X IX X X Detail 1 Joist Header X X X X 1 1 4 0 1 e 12 6 Cut all the 2x4 12 boards to 11 9 These boards will be the floor joist 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 O building width 7 Install floor joist boards between the joist headers Install this section over the 4x4s 2x4 12 Joist Header 2x4 11 9 Floor Joist SS 4x4 Runners 10 11 12 Install floor using 8d spiral nails Cut 2 two 2x4 8 treated boards to 8 0 a La out f or 13 onc enter oist S acin see Detail 1 LLI Assemble another floor section Install over the 4x4s and nail both floor sections together Square the floor See note below The angle measurement should be 23 4 Nail several floor joist to the 4x4 runners to hold the floor a ee frame in place Be Notes To Floor Material Description 12 x 20 shed It is important that the floor be level and square Square the floor as follows before nailing the flooring 2x4 Treated measure the opposite corners These measurements will be the same 1f the floor is square 4x4 Treated Runners 2x4 Treated measure the floor diagonally corner to corner Then 8 i When using a concrete slab for a floor use the same Flooring
18. ut the siding flush with the bottom plate Square wall frame before installing siding Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square Pre cut wall stud will measure 92 5 8 or 92 1 4 in length If you are installing the optional walk in door see the instructions at Step 24 Step 8 Assemble Front Wall 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 12 boards to 11 5 in length 2 Install 4 four pre cut wall studs between the plates as shown below 3 Install the 2x10 door header assembled in Step 7 11 5 2x4 Plate 4 Cut 2 two pre cut wall studs and install under the door header 2x10 Door header Assembled in Step 7 2x4 Header Supports cut to fit Pre cut Wall lt ___ Studs 11 5 2x4 Plate ON jaza o 99 Opening Between Wall Studs ____ gt azv 5 Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half and install the siding with the tongue edge on the left end The siding will extend 3 1 2 beyond the end of the wall stud Siding should extend 3 4 below the bottom plate unless installing building on concrete slab Install 2 two 3 1 2 x 48 OSB fillers under the door header Install pre cut siding from our kit over the door opening Install remaining siding panel on right side Tongue Edge Cut Edge Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud OSB Filler Step 9 Assemble Back Wall 1 Position 4 four 2x4x68 1 2 boards together and indicate with X ma
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