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Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive

Greenville, PA 16125

724-646-3775

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Building Systems, Inc.

the Aspen

10' x 8' or 12' x 8'

Revised December 2, 2012

Assembly Book

Best Barns USA

Summary of Contents for the Aspen

Page 1: ...lle 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 As...

Page 2: ...s 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 imported to provide...

Page 3: ...ted Runners Flooring 96 Depth Cut Floor Joist to fit between Joist Header Side Walls 1 Cut joist headers to floor length See Below Layout for 16 on center joist spacing X marks where floor joist will...

Page 4: ...this framing on the floor as shown 6 To hold the perimeter 2x4 s in position nail 14 1 2 long 2x4 blocks to the floor 7 Nail 2x4 wall studs to the top and bottom plates using 10d sinkers Nail 2x4s tog...

Page 5: ...e Roof Trusses 1 Before removing the 2x4 blocks assemble the roof trusses This will insure the trusses will match the shape of the end wall Locate a 47 long 2x4 and a 69 1 2 long 2x4 and place against...

Page 6: ...1 Install 4 four 6 long wall studs between 2 two 70 1 2 long wall plates as shown below 2 Locate 2 two of the 14 1 2 long 2x4 s and install 2 two studs between them X X 24 23 1 4 If you are installing...

Page 7: ...Cut a 2 two 4x8 siding panel to a length of 77 6 Cut the siding panels to the 35 1 2 Save the 12 wide cutoffs When installed the siding should extend 3 1 2 past the outside edge of the wall frames and...

Page 8: ...ding panels The siding should extend 3 3 4 beyond the wall frame and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate Step 6 Build Back Wall For 12 Building 5 Cut 3 three siding panels to a length of 59 3 4 Save...

Page 9: ...Below Plate 1 Cut 4 four 68 long 2x4s to a length of 56 Position these 2x4s together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the lette...

Page 10: ...mb the end walls and make sure the door opening is square Trim off any siding on the back wall that extends past the siding on the end walls 4 Install a 83 1 2 and 52 1 2 long 2x4 tie plate across the...

Page 11: ...asure each truss so the overhang is the same Secure the trusses to the metal brackets 5 Install a 1x3x66 1 2 long board as a collar tie on one of the center trusses for support inside of building 1 La...

Page 12: ...ace at the peak of the trusses for air flow See detail below Step 11 Install Roof Sheathing Soffit 3 Cut leftover siding and install as soffit under the truss overhang 4 Install 1x6 fascia over the en...

Page 13: ...the rear corner flush with the siding on the sidewall 4 Install the remaining 1x4 trim boards at the fsidewall corners 77 1 2 Long 1x3 Trim 1x3 60 Trim not Seen 5 Install 2 two 1x3x72 boards along ea...

Page 14: ...ctions on the wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or newsstands Step 14 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit 1 Install metal...

Page 15: ...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 Install Door Latch Back of Left Door Barrel Bolt on the back...

Page 16: ...ll Studs 87 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 77 3 4 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 71 1 2 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 56 3 4 2 2x4 Top Plates sidewalls 47 1 8 2 2x4 Top Plates sidewalls 69 1 2 5 2x4 Truss Rafters rear 69 1 2 1 2x...