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3.

Install a 2x4 block on the opposite side wall and secure the truss.

Step 9

Install Siding on Front Wall

Step 10

Install Roof Gable

Install 2x4 Block

1.

Select a truss with a gusset installed on one side. Position this truss with

the gusset facing towards the inside of the building and flush with 2x4s
on back wall.

2.

Install a 10" to 12" long 2x4 block on a side wall using 10d sinkers.

Secure the truss to the 2x4 block with (2) two 10 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.

Select a 12-1/2" siding panel with a 'Tongue' edge and install at the front left corner. 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

extend 3/4" below header. Trim will cover where the siding panels butt together in the center.

Siding 3/4"

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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...

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