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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

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

be flush with door opening. Trim will cover where the siding panels butt together in the center.

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

Step 10

Install Roof Gable

Install 2x4 Block

15-3/4" Siding with 'LAP' edge

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.

Summary of Contents for Best Barns Elm R

Page 1: ...anual may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2016 the Elm R revised July 28 2021 10 x 12 Best Barns Assembly Book Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems Inc 205 Arlington Drive Greenville PA 16125 ...

Page 2: ...f 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 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 This will be a separate delivery Our kit does not include shingles the qu...

Page 3: ...may 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 Material Description 10 x 12 Floor 2x4 Treated Headers 2 pcs 12 2x4 Treated Floor Joist 10 pcs 10 Flooring 5 8 4x8 4 pcs 4x8 8d Screw Floor Nails 1 lb 8d 16d Galv Box Nails 1 lb 16d If necessary use brick...

Page 4: ...ll Plate 24 11 1 4 X X X X Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate LAP Edge 60 Wall Plate Tongue Edge Cut Edge A B 3 Nail both wall frames together using 10d sinkers 4 Square frame measure diagonally corner to corner The measurement should be 141 1 2 5 Select a 36 3 4 wide siding panel with a tongue edge Install this panel with the Cut edge flush with the end of the wall frame Install siding flush with the...

Page 5: ...Wall 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 Plate Siding Extends 3 1 2 Beyond Frame 3 Square wall frame The measurement should be 156 1 4 Install 3 three full width siding panels Install the first siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 pas...

Page 6: ...re trusses Wood Gusset 2x4 62 Boards Tip If possible temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor Short 2x4s that may have an angle on one end supplied in the kit for this purpose This will secure the truss boards in position so all the trusses will be assembled the same Use the 2 1 2 deck screws packed in the kit 4 Select 5 five trusses and apply wood gussets to the opposite side 2x4 Block 2x4 Block...

Page 7: ...inkers per corner Nail wall panels to the floor Nail through the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart Step 5 Install Collar Ties 1 Select 3 three trusses that have gussets installed on both sides and install a 1x4 72 long primed board on one side as shown Use 4 four 6d common nails on each end 1x4 Collar Tie Board is Primed 2x4 Wall Brace 67 1 2 Door Header 2 Remove the 2 2x4s screwed to the pa...

Page 8: ...ack wall 26 1 2 Tie Plate Step 7 Install Tie Plates on Side Walls 1 Cut a 2x4 78 removed from pallet in half and install 1 one 39 board over the sidewall Install the 2x4 flush with the 2x4 wall plate on the front wall Use 10d sinkers spaced 12 apart 2 Install a 78 2x4 from pallet next Cut to fit the second 39 board 3 Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side wall 2x4 Cut to Fit 60 Tie Plat...

Page 9: ...uld be flush with door opening Trim will cover where the siding panels butt together in the center 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 Step 10 Install Roof Gable Install 2x4 Block 15 3 4 Siding with LAP edge 1 Select a truss with a gusset installed on one side Position this tr...

Page 10: ...1 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 corner trim 1 Install gable siding on the roof gable using 6d galv nails The gable siding should extend no more than 1 2 above the 2x4 frame and 1 1 2 past gable ends 1 1 2 Past End of Gable ...

Page 11: ... Cut to fit 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 face of the 2x4 on back gable and the left side of 2x4 truss Secure the trusses using 2 1 2 screws and 10d sinkers See Detail A on next page 2 Install the remaining trusses measuring 24 from left ...

Page 12: ...nstall 1x4 fascia 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 the bottom of the 2x4 and flush with face of siding on the front gable 2 Cut a 74 long 1x4 to fit and install flush with the face of siding on the back gable ...

Page 13: ...eathing 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 15 x 48 Roof Ridge Detail B 4 x 6 Siding Roof Sheathing 2x4 Truss Header Straight Edge 1x4 Fascia 2 Install a 15 x 48 sheathing panel at the top 3 Continue to install sheathing per layout below 4 Repe...

Page 14: ...all 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 2 Long 1x4 Corner Trim 72 Long 1x3 Door Trim 4 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...

Page 15: ...all 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 secure this door in place when closed You will need to drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into 7 Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door Barrel Bolt on the back of left door Left Door ...

Page 16: ...5 bdl Roof Shingles 6 pcs Roof drip edge Material Purchased By Owner Elm R Packing List for 10 x 12 2 ...

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