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Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive

Greenville, 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.

Revised February 21, 2013

Assembly Book

12' x 12'

the Garden Shed

Summary of Contents for the Garden Shed

Page 1: ...e Greenville 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 2013 Revised February 21 2013 Assembly Book 12 x 12 the Garden Shed ...

Page 2: ...ll bracing The OSB sheathing will be used for roof sheathing Unpack the material from the pallet then disassemble the pallet The pallet is secured together with square head screws The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag containing the screws for the door hinges Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Some boards have colored ends All the wall st...

Page 3: ... marks where floor joist will be placed It is important that the floor be level and square Before nailing the flooring measure the floor diagonally corner to corner Then measure the opposite corners These measurements will be the same if the floor is square Material Description 12 x 12 shed 2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs 12 2x4 Floor Joist 11 pcs 12 2x6 Porch Flooring 9 pcs 12 4x4 Treated Runners 10 pcs ...

Page 4: ...e between the 2x4 boards Insure collar tie is parallel with edge of work surface see below Hold collar tie from moving with 2x4 blocks Install 12 x24 gussets to the ends of the collar tie Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset 5 Turn truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side 6 Repeat 2 through 5 to assemble 4 four more trusses 7 Assemble 1 one more truss without the 2x4 collar tie an...

Page 5: ...long 1x6 trim boards over the lower 2x4 The trim board will extend above and below the 2x4 board Use 8d galv nails Step 2 Assemble Porch Gable 3 Install 88 long 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4s Install the trim boards extending 1 2 above the top of the 2x4 boards This will enable the trim to be flush with the top of the roof sheathing when the roof sheathing is installed later Use 8d galv nails Impor...

Page 6: ... 4 Step 2 Assemble Porch Gable Continued Baluster 2 Baluster 4 Baluster 5 Baluster 6 Baluster 3 Baluster 1 Wood Gusset 10 Install the remaining balusters mea suring from balusters number 2 The measurements may vary slightly 11 Install balusters on the opposite side 8 Install 1 1 4 treated wood balusters creating a sunburst design Install the center baluster first it is numbered 1 Secure with 2 lon...

Page 7: ...collar tie in place in Step 1 3 Place 2 two 66 long 2x4 truss members at the top of the truss jig 4 Install the gable plate assembled above to the truss legs with 2 1 2 wood screws see detail B Install a 2x4 block to hold the plate straight Secure the top 2x4s together with a 1x4 barbed metal plate 5 Install 2x4 19 gable studs Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers and secure the top with ...

Page 8: ...ge Use 6d galv nails across the top of the gable frame and gable studs Use 8d galv nails along the bottom edge 2 Install 55 1 2 wall studs red ends between the top and bottom plates Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers two 2 nails at each stud end Nail both wall frames together Use 10d sinkers 3 Repeat to assemble another sidewall frame Step 5 Assemble Sidewall Frames 1 Position 4 four 2x4 68 1 2...

Page 9: ...wall frame Install the first full width siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 past the wall frame Work from left to right The siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Use 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart Step 6 Install Siding on Left Sidewall A B Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud 72 Long Tie Plate 36 Long Tie Plate A B LAP Edge LAP Edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 5 Install the two ...

Page 10: ...ding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 past the wall frame Work from right to left The siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Use 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart Step 7 Install Siding on Right Sidewall A B Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past Stud 72 Long Tie Plate 36 Long Tie Plate A B LAP Edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 4 Install the two 2 more full width siding panels Cut the last panel to ...

Page 11: ...Jack 1 Locate 2 two 48 long 2x4s 2 Install 3 three 2x4 74 1 2 wall studs between the boards One on each end and the third stud in the center of the wall frame 1 Locate the 48 wide pre assembled end wall panel that has an angled corner on the left when face of siding is up 2 Install the wall frame assembled above next to this wall Nail the frame to the end wall with 10d sinkers Assemble a door jack...

Page 12: ...inkers 5 Install a 22 1 2 siding panel to the wall frame Use 8d galv siding nails 21 Front Wall Frame w Siding 43 1 4 Long 2x4 Plate 33 Long 2x4 Plate Cut Siding Flush with Door Jack 1 Cut a 66 1 2 long 2x4 to a length of 43 1 4 2 Locate a 72 long 2x4 and a pre assembled door jack 3 Using the last wall frame assemble the wall frame using the above components 1 Door jack assembled in Step 10 1 22 1...

Page 13: ...el to hold the walls straight Use 2x4 blocks from truss jig to secure at bottom 3 Install the pre built 59 1 2 door header between the front wall panels Nail through the wall stud on the side panels into the end of the header Nail through the top wall plate that extends over the door header Use 10d sinkers 4 Install 6 3 4 x 56 1 2 siding panels over the door header The door trim will cover where t...

Page 14: ...dewall plate The filler should be 3 4 below the top of the wall frame Nail with 10d sinkers 1 Install a 84 long 2x6 on both sidewalls Butt up to previously installed 72 tie plate on side wall The 2x6 will protrude through the front wall panel Use 10d sinkers 2 Install a 61 3 4 long 1x4 trim board with an angled end flush with the top wall plate and side of the angle wall frame Install with 8d galv...

Page 15: ...e gable siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the lower wall NOT behind the trim and rest on top of filler boards Step 15 Install Upper Back Wall Trim Continued 4 Cut to fit a 61 3 4 long 1x4 trim board flush along top of wall frame 5 Install 61 3 4 long 1x4 corner trim flush with the siding on the sidewalls at both corners 2 Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable plate with 10d sinke...

Page 16: ...f the first truss Continue 24 spacing to front wall Important When marking the opposite wall place the X mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed Detail D Inside of Building 2x6 Tie Plate 24 18 1 4 Measure From Backside of 2x4 Step 17 Set Roof Trusses 3 Set roof trusses Secure trusses to metal hangers with 1 1 2 hanger nails 2 Install metal hangers to ...

Page 17: ...t Step 18 Set Front Gable 1 Install a gable on the front wall The gable siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the lower wall NOT behind the trim 2 Install a pre cut 2x6 treated board to the bottom of each porch post Use a 2 1 2 wood screw 4 Install a 59 3 8 long corner post and 42 3 4 long porch railing Install post flush with the inside of the 2x6 tie plate Secure the post by nailing through th...

Page 18: ...back of the 2x4 into the 2x6 tie plate You can also nail through the face of the 1x6 trim into the post using 8d galv Nails 2 Install the center posts Use the railing to properly space the posts Secure the posts by nailing through the 2x4 into the post with 10d sinkers Screw post bases to the floor with 2 1 2 screws Be sure posts is plumb before securing 3 Install a truss between the front gable a...

Page 19: ...ing from back to front start first row of at the 49 mark and flush with rear gable siding Be sure sheathing meets the center of the truss at the break Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for ventilation 4 x 6 Remove From Pallet 4 x 7 4 x 6 4 x 4 4 x 3 Step 21 Install Roof Sheathing Install This Row First 4 x 4 4 x 4 Cut To Fit Behin...

Page 20: ...1 2 wide trim on the opposite side 2 Locate a 1x3x72 board that has angle cut on one end Cut this board to fit and install across the top of the side trim Step 22 Install Gable Trim 1 Install 2 two 1x3x72 boards along each side of the door opening flush with the bottom edge of the siding Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to adjust the trim later when you install the doors Use 8d g...

Page 21: ...imeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this time you can purchase felt paper to protect the roof sheathing Install the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge 1 Install a 52 long x 3 1 2 wide board with the angle end at the peak of the roof on rear gable 2 Install a 45 long x 3 1 2 wide board 3 Install a 59 1 8 long 1x4 trim boards on side wall flush with back wall...

Page 22: ...m 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 below 2 Install 5 hinges to the left side of the door frame To position the hinge properly hold the rectangular plate against the frame Use 1 3 4 black screws 3 Install hinges to the right side of th...

Page 23: ...ss Hangers 6 ea 5 Door Hinges 1 ea 4 5 Door Latch 2 ea 6 Barrel Bolts 1 ea Bottle Glue 1 bag Screws Six 1x4 Metal Plates 14 Truss Rafters 2x4 96 5 Collar Ties 2x4 84 6 Wall Studs 2x4 74 1 2 4 Wall Plates 2x4 72 1 Door Jack 2x4 69 1 2 1 Prebuilt Door Jack 2x4 69 1 2 8 Wall Plates 2x4 68 1 2 1 Wall Plate 2x4 66 1 2 4 Gable Rafters 2x4 66 16 Wall Studs 2x4 55 3 8 4 Gable Plates 2x4 52 3 4 4 Wall Plat...

Page 24: ...s 2 ea Porch Beams 2x4 x 43 5 8 2 ea Porch Post 4x4 78 1 4 2 ea Porch Post 4x4 59 3 8 2 ea Porch Railing 26 x 42 3 4 2 ea Porch Railing 26 x 37 1 4 1 ea 2x4 Collar Ties 93 2 ea 2x4 Angled Gable Blocks 30 1 ea 2x4 Angle on both ends 18 1 2 2 ea 2x6 Tie Plates 84 1 ea 1x6 Front Gable Trim 90 11 ea Treated Balusters various lengths 2 ea Siding Panels 3 1 2 x 48 4 ea Roof Sheathing 48 x 48 1 ea Sunbur...

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