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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.

©  Copyright 2013

the Glenwood

Revised November 19, 2015

Assembly Book

Best Barns USA

Building Size

12' x 16'

Summary of Contents for Best Barns USA Glenwood

Page 1: ...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 the Glenwood Revised November 19 2015 Assembly Book Best Barns USA Building Size 12 x 16 ...

Page 2: ... note any shortage The 12 material was shipped in 3 three cardboard packages The shorter lumber is shipped on a small pallet Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Do Not discard any material no matter how small until your building is complete Paint the bottom edges of the siding around the perimeter of the building Keep dirt grass mulch snow and similar su...

Page 3: ...sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3 1 2 or wider 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 16 to a length of 15 9 They will be used for the joist headers Layout from the left for 12 on center joist spacing The X marks where floor joist will be placed 6 Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s Use 8d galv spiral nails Details for Optional Sturdy Built Floor System Material Description 12 x 16 2x4 Treated Blocks 2 p...

Page 4: ...imeter of the truss until the gables are assembled in the next step Wood Gussets 7 Turn truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side of the trusses 3 Temporarily tack 2x4 blocks packed in kit around the truss members This will insure that the trusses are built exactly the same 4 Position a 2x4 17 1 2 block at the ridge 5 Position a 16 3 4 long 2x4 gable stud at each end of the truss G B ...

Page 5: ...aced to the bottom 2x4 using 2 1 2 long wood screws Gusset Facing Down 2x4 Block 38 3 4 Gable Stud 1 Select another 12 long 2x4 with angle cuts on both ends Install pre cut rafters and bottom gussets as in previous step Install the bottom gussets on one side only 50 Gable Stud 2x2 Board 1x4 Drive on Plate 1x4 Drive on Plate 33 4 Repeat steps to assemble another roof gable If installing the optiona...

Page 6: ...ng panel on the end of the gable Siding to extend 3 4 below 2x4 Cut Siding Flush with Frame 48 Long Siding Panel Step 4 Install Gable Overhang 5 Repeat to install siding on the rear gable 4 Cut siding and install on the ends of the gable The siding should extend 1 2 below the 2x4 to receive the soffit when installed later Cut the window opening if you are installing the optional gable window Instr...

Page 7: ...g with 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart 6 Install 2 two more siding panels Cut the last panel flush with the end of the frame Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 1 Position 4 four 2x4 72 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 72 Top Wall Plate 24 23 1 4 24 23 1 4 72 Bottom Wall Plate 72 Bottom Plate 2 Install pre cut wall studs between the top bottom plates Pre cut ...

Page 8: ...of 92 1 2 Position the boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 2 Install pre cut wall studs between the top bottom plates Nail studs to wall plates with 10d sinkers 2 two nails on each end 92 1 2 Wall Plate X X X X X X 24 19 3 4 92 1 2 Wall Plates 24 LAP 4 Repeat to apply siding to the other sidewall frame Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Siding Extends 3 1 2 B...

Page 9: ...edge after the wall panels are installed This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier to handle 5 Cut the last siding panel to a width of 45 The last panel will extend 3 1 2 past the wall frame 6 Separate wall panels and repeat procedure to assemble the other sidewall Step 7 Assemble 89 1 2 Long Sidewalls X X X X X X 24 23 1 4 89 1 2 Wall Plates 24 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 8 to a len...

Page 10: ...er 2x4 6 Cut pre cut studs and install under door header on both sides 22 1 2 22 1 2 Screw 2x4 block with 3 wood screws 2x4 6 2x4 6 7 Install a siding panel leftover from Step 3 above the door opening 8 Install another 4x8 siding panel on the right side of the wall panel Cut and remove the siding that extends into the door opening 5 If the pre cut wall studs supplied with our kit measure 92 5 8 in...

Page 11: ...ng edge where the sidewall panels overlap 3 Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls 4 Use pre cut wall studs at each side of the door opening to hold the front wall straight 5 Install a pre cut wall stud to brace the side walls where the wall panels meet 89 1 2 Long Wall Panel 92 1 2 Long Wall Panel Nail Along Siding Edge Front Wall Frame 2x4 Wall Brace 89 1 2 Long Wall Panel 92 1 2 Lon...

Page 12: ...e center of the sidewall Install another 4 long 2x4 at the front corner Repeat to install 2x4s on the opposite side walls 3 Cut a 6 long 2x4 in half and install 3 long 2x4s at the rear corners Cut and install a 6 long 2x4 between the 3 long 2x4s 2x4 4 Tie Plate Cut 2x4 6 to Fit IMPORTANT Lower Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables 1 Tack 1 1 2 x 48 filler strips on top of the siding...

Page 13: ...es will be positioned Mark an X to the side of this line 2 From the first line draw more lines 24 apart and put an X to the side of these lines This will place the trusses 24 on center 3 When installing trusses position the wood gusset on the line Step 14 Set Rear Gable 1 Install gable on the back wall Secure bottom of gable by nailing gable blocks to wall plate 2 Nail the bottom edge of the sidin...

Page 14: ...truss bottom over the X marks 2 Secure trusses with the metal hangers and 1 1 2 long hanger nails Step 15 Set Trusses 1 Install 2 two 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses Notch floor around studs in the rear gable 2 If necessary cut flooring to the center of the 2x4 3 Install the remaining trusses and the front gable panel 4 Install 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses at the front and center ...

Page 15: ...nstall the soffit panel if the corner and sidewall trim are installed first This enables the soffit panels to rest on the trim where it meets the building See lower detail 3 Install 1x4 12 trim along the top of the side wall and cut another 4 long board to finish 7 16 Gauge Block 1x4 Trim Bevel Edge 4 Install 10 5 8 soffit panels under the truss overhangs Use 5d galv nails Install the soffit with ...

Page 16: ...cia Make sure the trusses and gables are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the trusses 2 Install roof sheathing per layout below The top row of sheathing is supplied in our component kit There will be a gap at the top to allow ventilation if ridge vent is applied Insert 2 two ply clips into the roof sheathing between each truss at the top row see drawing on next page Secure sheathin...

Page 17: ...aced 12 Step 20 Install Front Gable Trim and Door Trim 1 Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards flush with the top of the 2x4s 1x6 Gable Trim 1x6 Jamb Material 2 Install 1x6 white pine jamb material around the perimeter of the door opening 3 Cut and install 1x4 white pine trim around the door opening Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Continued ...

Page 18: ... 2x4s around the door opening against the 1x6 door jamb 2x4 Boards Step 21 Install 2x4 Jamb Support 1x6 Door Jamb If you ordered the optional floor install the galvanized door sill Secure sill with pan head screws Galv Door Sill Install Optional Door Sill ...

Page 19: ... Cut 2 two header supports from pre cut wall studs and install under the door header 2x4 Header Support Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit 1 Install metal roof edging along the end walls and the front edge of the roof sheathing 2 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...

Page 20: ...Blocks 2x4 10 16 7 16 24 x 11 Truss Gussets 32 7 16 24 x 24 Truss Gussets 4 7 16 9 3 4 x 72 Sheathing 2 7 16 9 3 4 x 48 Sheathing 2 3 8 Soffit Boards 4 x 10 5 8 4 3 8 Soffit Boards 6 x 10 5 8 6 3 8 Filler Boards 4 x 1 1 4 2 7 16 Soffit Gauge Blocks 3 x8 5 lbs 10d Sinkers 5 lbs 8d Galv Nails 3 lbs 7d Sinkers 2 lbs 6d Galv Nails 5 lbs 6d Common 1 lbs 1 1 2 Hanger Nails 24 2 1 2 Wood Screws 14 H11z T...

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