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Step 17 Install Trim

Install 64-3/8" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing

on the front and back. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart.

Install 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim, on the side

walls, flush with the face of the siding on the front
and. Repeat for back wall.

Install 77-1/4" long 1x4 corner trim on front wall,

flush with the face of the side wall trim. Repeat for
back wall.

Siding Will Extend Below Trim

75-3/4" Long 1x3 Corner Trim

77-1/4" Long 1x4 Corner Trim

72" Long 1x3 Door Trim

Install (2) two 72" long 1x3 trim boards, with top edge 3/4"

above door opening, along each side of the door opening. Use
6d galv. nails. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may

want to move the trim later when you install the doors.

Install a 72" long 1x3 trim board centered across the top of

the vertical trim. 3/4" of siding will be revealed at top of door.

Summary of Contents for the Elm R

Page 1: ...ual may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2016 the Elm R revised October 8 2021 10 x 12 Best Barns Assembly Book Manufactured by Reynolds B...

Page 2: ...ally You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad Terminology Square Confirm corners are at 90 degrees Plumb Confirm walls and trusses are straight vertically Wall Plate Top and bottom 2x4s u...

Page 3: ...ay have to change 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 Mater...

Page 4: ...Below Plate LAP Edge 60 Wall Plate Tongue Edge Cut Edge A B 3 Nail both wall frames together with 4 four 10d sinkers on each side 4 Square frame measure diagonally corner to corner The measurement sh...

Page 5: ...all Studs 2 Install 72 wall studs between the top and bottom plates Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers Nail both wall frames together A B X X X X X X Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 68 1 2 Wall Plat...

Page 6: ...sses OSB Gusset 2x4 62 Boards 4 Select 5 five trusses and apply wood gussets to the opposite side 2x4 Block 2x4 Blocks X X X X X X X 11 1 4 60 Wall Plate 13 1 2 27 3 4 Wall Plate 3 Position one 27 3 4...

Page 7: ...es 1 Select 3 three trusses that have gussets installed on both sides and install a 1x4 72 long white pine board on one side as shown Use 4 four 6d common nails on each end 1x4 Collar Tie Board is Pri...

Page 8: ...stall Tie Plates on Side Walls 1 Remove 4 four 78 long 2x4s from the pallet The bit for the screws is in hardware bag 2 Cut 2 two 78 long boards in half Install 1 one 39 board over the side wall flush...

Page 9: ...0 sinkers 3 Install the 16 1 2 panel with the cut edge flush with the door opening 4 Install last siding panel Cut Edge Cut Edge Cut Edge 12 1 2 Siding with Tongue edge 15 3 4 Siding with LAP edge 1 S...

Page 10: ...2 above truss Tongue edge Install 2 two 60 pieces of Z flashing across the top of the siding on the back wall siding Secure in place using 6d galv nails spaced 12 apart The ends will be covered by co...

Page 11: ...wall and install next to the 2x4 installed above 3 Repeat to install 2x4s on the opposite side wall 1 Starting from back wall install the first truss without a collar tie measuring 21 3 4 from the fac...

Page 12: ...on the opposite side wall Detail A 2x4 Truss Header Step 14B Install Trusses Continued 1x4 Fascia Trim 1 Install 72 long 1x4 fascia trim over the 2x4 Truss Headers Install 1x4 trim boards flush with t...

Page 13: ...heathing between each truss The top row of sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting See detail below Step 16 Install Roof Sheathing 48 x 72 48 x 72 15 x 48 15 x 48...

Page 14: ...ll flush with the face of the side wall trim Repeat for back wall Siding Will Extend Below Trim 75 3 4 Long 1x3 Corner Trim 77 1 4 Long 1x4 Corner Trim 72 Long 1x3 Door Trim 4 Install 2 two 72 long 1x...

Page 15: ...ll door hasp on double doors When properly installed the hasp will fold in half to receive locking latch and the screw heads will be covered 6 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the door to se...

Page 16: ...Studs Plate Boards 8 2x4 68 1 2 Plate Boards 10 2x4 60 Plate Boards 6 2x4 10 12 Blocks for Truss Jig 4 1x4 64 3 8 Gable Trim 4 1x4 77 1 4 Corner Trim 4 1x3 75 3 4 Corner Trim 3 1x3 72 Door Trim 3 1x4...