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The first and last truss will not have a collar tie attachd.

Using a 2-1/2" screw, secure all trusses to
2x4 Truss Header installed in Step 11. Toe
nail truss into 2x4 tie plate using 10d sinkers.

Step 14

Install Trusses

Detail 'A'

2x4" Truss Header

Starting from back wall install the first truss (without a collar tie) measuring 21-3/4" from the

face of the 2x4 on back gable and the left side of 2x4 truss. Secure the trusses using 2-1/2"
screws and 10d sinkers, See Detail 'A' below.

Install the remaining trusses measuring 24” from left side to left side of each truss. Last truss

will not have a collar tie.

24"

21-3/4"

24"

2x4 Truss Header

Truss with

Collar Tie

Lef

t S

ide

Lef

t S

ide

Side Wall

Back Wall

Summary of Contents for BB-ELM1016

Page 1: ...nual may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2016 the Elm R revised November 4 2020 10 x 16 Best Barns Assembly Book Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems Inc 205 Arlington Drive Greenville PA 16125 ...

Page 2: ...f 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 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 This will be a separate delivery Our kit does not include shingles the qu...

Page 3: ...nge 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 DO NOT make floor larger than shown below Material Description 10 x 16 Floor 2x4 Treated Headers 2 pcs 16 2x4 Treated Floor Joist 13 pcs 10 Flooring 5 8 4x8 5 pcs 4x8 8d Screw Floor Nails 2 lb 8d 16d Galv Box Nails 2 lb...

Page 4: ...iding Extends 3 4 Below Plate LAP Edge 60 Wall Plate Tongue Edge Cut Edge A B 3 Nail both wall frames together using 10d sinkers 4 Square wall frame measure diagonally corner to corner The measurement should be 141 1 2 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to assemble next end wall frame 6 Select a 36 3 4 wide siding panel with a tongue edge Install this panel with the Cut edge flush with the end of the wall frame I...

Page 5: ...teps 1 4 to make another wall panel 1 Position 2 two 68 1 2 and 2 two 48 long 2x4s together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark plates with the letters A B and C so frames are correctly orented 2 Install 72 wall studs between the top and bottom plates Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers 3 Nail both wall frames together Use 6 six 10d sinkers 48 Wall Plate 23 1 4 68...

Page 6: ... The last siding panel will be installed after the walls are erected on the floor LAP Edge 9 Repeat steps 6 9 to assemble the other side wall panel C B A 7 Install 72 wall studs between the top and bottom plates 6 Position 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x4s together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the left ends with the letter D 24 23 1 4 68 1 2 Wall Plate X X D 68 1 2 Wall...

Page 7: ... front wall frame 27 3 4 Wall Plate 69 1 2 Header Support 1 Place 2 two 62 long 2x4 boards with angled ends together as shown below If possible hold in place with 2x4 blocks as shown Make sure the trusses measure 10 0 wide when assembled to fit properly when installed 2 Secure the tops together with a wood gusset Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 14 fourteen 6d common nails Angle nail slightly so n...

Page 8: ... two trusses with one gusset will be used in a later step Step 6 Set Walls 1 Erect wall panels IMPORTANT Make sure walls are plum and square Secure wall panels together at the corners Use 4 four 10d sinkers per corner Nail wall panels to the floor Nail through the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart Step 5 Install Collar Ties 1 Select 5 five trusses that have gussets installed on both sides an...

Page 9: ...e 2x4 wall plate on the back wall Use 10d sinkers spaced 12 apart 2 Install a 72 long 2x4 and then a 48 long 2x4 Flush with Top Plate 36 Tie Plate Step 8 Install Tie Plates on Front and Back Walls 1 Cut 2 two 26 1 2 long 2x4s from a 2x4 60 board 2 Install a 26 1 2 long 2x4 over the front wall 3 Install a 60 long 2x4 next and finish with another 26 1 4 long 2x4 4 Repeat to install tie plates on the...

Page 10: ...orner Cut edge will be flush with side wall siding Install a 15 3 4 siding panel with a LAP edge next Cut edge should be flush with door opening 2 Install 2 two 4 3 4 x 32 1 4 siding panels over the door opening Bottom of siding should be flush with door opening Trim will cover where the siding panels butt together in the center 1 Select a truss with a gusset installed on one side Position this tr...

Page 11: ...hould extend no more than 1 2 above the 2x4 frame and 1 1 2 past gable ends Step 11 Install Z Flashing Step 13 Install 2x4 Truss Headers 1 Place a 72 long 2x4 on top of the siding on the sidewall It will butt against the siding on the rear gable Nail this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers 2x4 72 Board Side Wall Siding 60 Long Z Flashing Roof Gable Back Wall Siding Install 2 two 60 pieces o...

Page 12: ...rting from back wall install the first truss without a collar tie measuring 21 3 4 from the face of the 2x4 on back gable and the left side of 2x4 truss Secure the trusses using 2 1 2 screws and 10d sinkers See Detail A below 2 Install the remaining trusses measuring 24 from left side to left side of each truss Last truss will not have a collar tie 24 21 3 4 24 2x4 Truss Header Truss with Collar T...

Page 13: ...ace nails 12 apart When installing sheathing across the top insert a plyclip into the roof sheathing between each truss The top row of sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting 1x4 Fascia Trim 1 Install the first 4x6 roof sheathing panel against the back of the siding Note Using a straight edge install the top edge of the roof sheathing flush with the face of th...

Page 14: ...th the face of the siding on the front and Repeat for back wall 3 Install 77 1 4 long 1x4 corner trim on front wall flush with the face of the sidewall trim Repeat for back wall 4 Install 2 two 72 long 1x3 trim boards flush with the bottom of the siding along each side of the door opening Use 8d galv nails Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you install t...

Page 15: ...efore 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 Left Door 3 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the door to secure this door in place when closed You will need to drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into 4 I...

Page 16: ...7 bdl Roof Shingles 7 pcs Roof drip edge Material Purchased By Owner Elm R Packing List for 10 x 16 ...

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