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Tongue Edge

LAP Edge

Tool List

Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand or Circular Saw

Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders

Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!

The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves
cut into the face, the long edge is beveled so
that the siding overlays where they butt.

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 8d galv.
nails, spaced 12" apart.

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This manual will show the assembly for the 16' x 10' Meadowbrook building kit. If you

received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date.

The foundation size should measure 10'-0" deep by 15'-9" long. Do Not make the foundation
larger  than the building size. The siding should project beyond the foundation for water to
expel properly from the sidewalls.

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

Friday. After business hours call 724-866-HELP (4357) or email to [email protected].

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 under Step 18. 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 OSB sheathing, it will be used for the loft flooring. Unscrew the
2x4s from the shipping pallet. This material will be used for wall bracing and wall plates.

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. All the 72" long 2x4s have black ends, stack these boards together.

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 & Linda Rinella, owners

Summary of Contents for Meadowbrook-R 16x10

Page 1: ...le 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 the Mea...

Page 2: ...stions 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 or email to help barnkits com The material that is included...

Page 3: ...2 Take this into account when cutting the length of floor joists Shorten joist measurements if necessary to obtain 10 0 building width 1 Cut joist headers to floor length See Below Layout for 16 on ce...

Page 4: ...et with 16 sixteen 6d common nails Space nails evenly 4 Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets Note You may have to spread the truss bottom to fit the bottom 2x4 Use 12 nail...

Page 5: ...flush with bottom of the 2x4 bottom cord One on each end and one in the center Use 2 two 2 1 2 screws 35 3 4 Long Center Stud 1 Place 2 two 47 long and 2 two 38 long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig...

Page 6: ...able frame Use 10d sinkers 2 Install a 42 1 4 long 2x3 at the sides of the gable flush with the frame Board will extend below siding 3 Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable Install a 47 long 1x4 at the t...

Page 7: ...m cord and secure with 1 x4 plates 36 Long 2x4 34 1 4 Long Gable Stud If you don t need loft access from the outside attach loft door frames to the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight...

Page 8: ...e Use 8d galv nails 6 Install a 43 long 1x4 at the sides of the gable flush with the frame 3 Install 29 1 4 long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening Install a 43 long trim board acro...

Page 9: ...69 1 2 long 2x4 ends flush 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 6 to a length of 69 1 2 2 Assemble a door header jack by nailing a 69 1 2 long 2x4 to a 72 long 2x4 Use 10d sinkers 3 Assemble another door jack Siding Exten...

Page 10: ...will be 3 1 2 short of the end of the wall frame 1 Position 2 two 2x4 10 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 10 0 Wall Plate 24 24 11 1 4 X X 10 Locate the...

Page 11: ...the center of the wall frame 12 3 4 Panel with Tongue Edge 1 Locate a 36 3 4 x 77 1 4 siding panel with the Tongue edge Install the siding panel on the left corner with the cut edge flush with the end...

Page 12: ...together with 10d sinkers 3 Install a 48 and 2 two 70 1 2 long 2x6 boards as tie plates over the top plate The 2x6s will extend 3 1 2 beyond the end of the wall frame Step 11 Assemble Back Wall Siding...

Page 13: ...inkers 24 apart Step 12 Set Lower Walls 3 Install a 67 1 2 long 2x3 door header between the front wall panels Secure header with 10d sinkers 2 Use 2x4 boards removed from the shipping pallet to brace...

Page 14: ...3 4 Trim Board 1x4 74 3 4 Trim Board 2x6 Tie Plates DOOR WALL 2 Install 2 two 1x4 72 boards along each side of the door opening flush with the bottom edge of the siding Tack these boards with a couple...

Page 15: ...along the 1x3 trim board with 6d galv nails Gable Siding 1x3 Trim Step 14 Set Left Gable 1 Layout the truss spacing on the front wall Start at the left corner of the building Measure from the inside...

Page 16: ...l Note The center truss will not have a bottom cord Step 16 Set Trusses Continued 24 4 Install the trusses over the X marks Install hanger to the opposite side of the trusses Secure truss to metal han...

Page 17: ...Notch the panel around the studs on the gable and cut the width to fit on the center of the 2x4 truss bottom Note Some OSB panels may be attached to the shipping pallet Secure floor with 7d sinkers 2...

Page 18: ...ingles Cut 80 long roof sheathing flush with face of the gable trim Install Shingles not included in kit Step 18 Install Roof Sheathing 42 x 72 46 x 72 42 x 48 46 x 48 Detail B 46 x 80 42 x 80 Install...

Page 19: ...in or out to make the door spacing equal 5 Install hinges to trim with 2 screws OSB Shim 1 Lay the left door with the trim facing up The siding on the left door extends past the door trim See detail...

Page 20: ...r 6 x 32 3 4 4 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 70 1 2 4 4 Gable Overhangs 47 3 lb 10d Sinkers 4 Gable Overhangs 42 1 4 3 lb 8d Galv 28 Truss Hangers 2 Gable Blocks 6 1 4 2 lb 7d Sinkers 75 Hinge Screws 4...

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