Best Barns 1220DF Assembly Book Download

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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.

the Brandon

Building Size

12'x12' or 12'x16'

Revised September 13, 2017

Assembly Book

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive

Greenville, PA 16125

Summary of Contents for 1220DF

Page 1: ...not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2011 the Brandon Building Size 12 x12 or 12 x16 Revised September 13 2017 Assembly Book Manufactured by R...

Page 2: ...r is imported to provide you the highest quality available However if you need to replace any lumber for any reason please do so and we will reimburse you Our Deluxe Brandon includes pre built barn do...

Page 3: ...loors do not Check local building codes in your area the construction may have to change For a concrete slab install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall plates Foam sil...

Page 4: ...4 boards Hold in place with 2x4 blocks Install 12 x24 gussets to the ends of the collar tie Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset 5 Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side 6...

Page 5: ...ate 2 Place 2 two truss members in the jig Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate 3 Remove the 2x4 blocks at the corners of the floor and insert the gable plate assembled above into the bir...

Page 6: ...the Tongue Edge Nail siding with 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart Exterior Siding Step 3 Install Siding on Gables 1 Select one of the gable frames Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate overhang th...

Page 7: ...24 19 3 4 24 23 1 4 68 1 2 Wall Plate A B 3 Square wall frame Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square 4 Install the 1st siding panel with the LAP...

Page 8: ...here the wall studs will be located 72 Wall Plate 24 23 1 4 24 23 1 4 72 Wall Plate 72 Bottom Plate 2 Install 72 wall studs between the top and bottom plates Nail both wall frames together 6 Repeat to...

Page 9: ...three 2x4 72 wall studs between 2 two 48 long 2x4s boards Install the stud in the center of the wall frame 2 Repeat to assemble another 4 wall section 5 Repeat to apply siding to the other 4 wall fra...

Page 10: ...the wall frame and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate 1 Cut 2 two 11 plates from a 34 3 4 long 2x4 Assemble wall frame using 2 two 72 wall studs and 2 two 11 long 2x4 wall plates 2 Assemble the lar...

Page 11: ...he bottom plate 71 1 2 Header Support Tongue Edge 7 Install the remaining siding on the other front wall frame Cut the 24 wide siding panel to extend 3 1 2 past the end of the wall fame 4 Locate a 16...

Page 12: ...coated nails per corner Nail wall panels to the floor Nail through the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart 2 Install the 2x4 door header between the front wall panels Nail through the wall stud i...

Page 13: ...rough the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart 2 Install the 2x4 door header between the front wall panels Nail through the wall stud into the ends of the header Toenail into the top wall plates Wa...

Page 14: ...f the building Step 11 Install Rear Gable Step 10 Install Rear Trim Important Bottom edge of siding extends over 1x4 trim Paint this edge Side Wall Flush Across Top 1x4 Trim 1x4 75 3 4 Corner Trim 1 I...

Page 15: ...ger nails The opening should line up with the X mark the bottom of the opening flush with the 2x4 tie plate Detail D 24 1 Cut a 2x4 6 in half and install a 3 piece over the sidewall against the rear g...

Page 16: ...te a 5 wide x 24 siding panel that has a tongue edge Install this panel under the truss overhang at the rear of the building Install the siding soffit panel with the beveled edge flush with the end of...

Page 17: ...2 Beyond Gable Roof sheathing panels not used for a 12 long building 72 Long Panel Remove From Pallet 1 Starting at the rear of the building install 1x6 6 white pine fascia boards on each side flush...

Page 18: ...rim 1 Install 86 1 4 long 2x4s under the roof sheathing against the front gable 2 Install 86 long 2x4s under the front edge of the roof sheathing Hold the 2x4s against the roof sheathing and screw thr...

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: ...x3 Door Trim top 71 3 4 2 ea Pre built Door 32 x 71 1 2 1 ea Pre built Door Header 67 1 2 2 ea Soffit Boards 3 8 5 x 24 Building Size 12x12 12x16 8 bdl 10 bdl Roof Shingles 7 pcs 8 pcs Roof drip Edge...