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Building Systems, Inc.

the Denver

12' x 20'

Revised July 15, 2021

Assembly Book

Best Barns USA

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive

Greenville, PA 16125

Summary of Contents for Best Barns Denver

Page 1: ...ual may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2011 the Denver 12 x 20 Revised July 15 2021 Assembly Book Best Barns USA Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems Inc 205 Arlington Drive Greenville PA 16125 ...

Page 2: ...ed on the back page The optional floor package if purchased will be supplied by a local lumber supplier Our kit does not include the shingles the quantity needed is listed on the back page The siding is primed You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet Unpack the material from the pallets Unscrew the OSB panels and the ...

Page 3: ...Use 8d galv spiral nails spaced 8 apart Material Description 12 x 20 2x4 Treated Blocking 2 pcs 8 2x4 PT Joist Headers 2 pcs 8 2x4 PT Joist Headers 2 pcs 12 2x4 PT Floor Joist 17 pcs 12 4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs 8 4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs 12 Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 8 pcs 4x8 Galv Spiral Floor Nails 3 lb 8d Galvanized Deck Nails 5 lb 16d Foundation size is 12 0 x 20 0 Check local building codes in you...

Page 4: ...ace Truss Half Metal Plate 1 Butt 2 two 72 long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3 1 2 x 42 3 4 long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together Use glue and 6d common nails Install the gusset with the center line lined up where the 2x4 meet Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled the same Short 2x4s that may have an angle on one ...

Page 5: ...and install in the center of the gable Toenail the bottom to the plywood gusset with 10d sinkers Secure the top with a 9 x 12 wood gusset 3 Butt 2 two 40 3 4 long 2x4s against the wood gusset Secure the bottom to the 2x4 plate by nailing through the plate with 2 two 10d sinkers Secure the top with barbed plates 4 Install 2 two 30 3 4 long 2x4s the same way 1 x4 Drive on Plate Step 2 Assemble Roof ...

Page 6: ...ach side Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables 1 Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over 2 Install pre cut siding on rear gable Bottom of siding extends 3 4 below the gable plate Use 6d galv nails spaced 12 apart Blue Marks on End Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 3 Install 2 two 61 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable Install the ends with blue marks together Instal...

Page 7: ...nel at the left end of the wall frame as shown below 7 Install 2 two 7 3 4 pre cut siding panels over the door opening flush with the top plate 8 Install a 12 34 siding panel with the cut edge flush with the side of the door opening 9 Install the last siding panel It will extend 3 1 2 beyond the 2x4 wall frame LAP Edge LAP Edge 12 Siding Panel 12 3 4 Siding Panel Siding Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Fram...

Page 8: ...ore siding panels Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate LAP Edge 1 Position 2 two 2x4 48 boards and 2 two 2x4 72 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A and B Mark right side end with a C This will be referenced in a latter step 2 Install 7 seven 80 1 4 long wall studs between the wall plates Use 2 two 10d sin...

Page 9: ...l Panel from Step 5 72 Wall Plate 2 Square the wall frame Install a full width siding panel using 6d galvanized box nails spaced 8 apart Do Not nail along the long edge that overlaps the sided wall frame You can nail this edge after the wall panels are installed This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier to handle Do Not Nail Along This Edge LAP Edge 48 Wall Plate 3 Instal...

Page 10: ... X X X X Step 7 Assemble Back Wall 1 Position 4 four 68 1 2 2x4 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A and B 2 Install 8 eight 80 1 4 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks and where the plates meet Use 2 two 10d coated sinkers at each end of a stud Nail wall sections together using 4...

Page 11: ... together a 7 long and a 60 long 2x4 on a flat level surface 2x4 7 2x4 60 2x4 7 2x4 53 3 1 2 Space on each end 4 Lay a 7 long 2x4 on top of the 60 long board 3 1 2 from end Next to this butt a 53 long 2x4 Secure all boards together with a double row of 2 1 2 long wood screws spaced 18 apart 5 Set the back wall panel between 2 two 10 long side walls Position the C mark toward front of building Secu...

Page 12: ...ds across the top of the back wall Cut to fit Install the 1x4 boards flush with the top of the 2x4 top plate See diagram below 3 Repeat steps for front wall trim Back and Front Walls 1x4 72 Top Trim Cut to Fit 1x4 84 1 2 Corner Trim Sidewall 12 Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the side walls Make sure the side walls are plumb The shorter 2x4s will butt against a ...

Page 13: ...late 2x4 7 Tie Plate 1x4 Trim Bottom Edge of Gable Siding 1 Install the rear gable on the rear wall The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board See detail Nail the gable to the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers 2 Install gable on front wall Step 10 Install Roof Gables WARNING The roof gables are heavy and awkward You ll need helpers to lift and set gables in place Step 11 Install 2x4...

Page 14: ...e 10d sinkers 7 Make sure the walls are square to each other Nail 2 two 15 x 72 OSB panels across the 2x4 gable plate notch around plywood gusset and the 2x4s Use 6d common nails 8 Repeat steps 4 7 to install support shelf at the front wall 2x4 68 1 2 2x4 68 1 2 2x4 7 10 1 4 Block 137 Long 2x4 1 Remove the 7 long wall braces 2 Butt 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x4s together Center one 2x4 7 over the 2x4s and...

Page 15: ...lding layout the truss spacing Measure from the face of the gable trim to mark the location of the first truss The last truss space will be more than 24 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 ...

Page 16: ...10d coated sinker nails See Detail E 2 Locate 3 three 65 1 4 long soffit boards that have a beveled edge Install one of these boards flush with the top of the siding and butting against the rear gable trim Secure soffit board to the top wall plate with 3 long screws in each 2x3 block 3 Install 2 two more soffit boards 4 Install a 4 soffit board behind 1x4 trim on the front gable Cut to fit 5 Repea...

Page 17: ...l at an angle when nailing roof sheathing to the soffit boards 28 1 2 x 48 Plyclip 42 x 48 42 x 72 42 x 76 1 2 13 x 72 Install This Row First 13 x 48 48 x 72 48 x 72 13 x 76 1 2 42 x 48 48 x 72 13 x 48 1 Install a 42 x 72 OSB roof panel flush with the face of the rear gable trim Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss Continue adding sheathing following the ...

Page 18: ...ed in Kit Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this time you can purchase felt paper to protect the sheathing Install the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or news...

Page 19: ...ening You can move the trim in or out to make the door spacing equal Secure hinges to trim with 1 3 4 screws Front of Left Door Siding Extends Past Trim 6 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the door to secure this door in place when closed Drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into 7 Install another bolt at the top of the door 8 Install door latch Siding Shim Back of Left Door 1 Lay the...

Page 20: ...10 to 12 6 5 Door Himges 2 Barrel Bolts 1 OSB Door Header Filler 5 1 4 x 75 12 1x4 Drive on Plate 36 2 1 2 Screws 18 Wood Gussets for Trusses 2 2 Screw Bit 50 3 Screws 2 Wood Gussets for Gables 11 48 x 84 4 48 x 56 6 48 x 72 Roof Sheathing 2 12 x 84 4 24 x 39 3 4 2 42 x 72 Roof Sheathing 6 24 x 84 2 42 x 76 1 2 Roof Sheathing 2 7 3 4 x 36 over door opening 4 42 x 48 Roof Sheathing 2 28 1 2 x 48 Ro...

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