Best Barns Glenwood II, Assembly Book

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Temporary Nails
EndMarked 'C'
EndMarked 'C'
End Marked 'C'
Tip: If you are erectingbuilding on a wood floor insert
nails between the 3/4" floor sheathing and the 2x4 floor
frame. Rest the siding on the nails while nailing to frame.
1. Erect back wall and 140-1/2" side walls. IMPORTANT: Install the side wall frames with the
'C' marks oriented against the back and front wall corners. Secure walls together at the corners.
Use (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Brace side walls with pre-cut wall studs to hold walls secure
and plumb.
2. Cut a siding panel in half lengthways. Select the panel with the 'tongue' edge. Install this panel
with the cut edge flush with the siding on the back wall. Siding should extend 3/4" below bottom
plate. Nail siding to back wall and all 2x4s using 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart.
Step 5 Set Walls
3. Install (5) five full width siding panels. Install
24" wide siding to finish. Siding should extend
no more than 3-1/2" past wall to receive front
wall panel.
4. Repeat to side opposite side wall.
5. Erect front wall panel and secure corners with
10d sinkers and nail side wall siding to 2x4s.
Brace with pre-cut wall studs.
6. Cut and remove bottom 2x4 from door opening.
7. Nail walls to floor through bottom plate. Space 16d galv. nails 24" apart.
Back Wall
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
Cut Edge