Best Barns Easton-R 12'x 20', Assembly Book

Page 1: ...may not be copied in whole or in part without consent from Reynolds Building Systems Inc Copyright 2018 the Easton R 12 x 20 Revised November 21 2018 Assembly Book Best Barns USA Manufactured by Reyno...

Page 2: ...help barnkits com 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 Our kit does not include the s...

Page 3: ...4x8 flooring over the 2x4s 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 Jo...

Page 4: ...nd the wall frame Step 1 Assemble 12 Side Wall Panel 1 Position 4 four 68 1 2 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located Mark the ends that will butt together with...

Page 5: ...n the center of the wall frame 6 Repeat steps to assemble 1 one more wall frame The 2x4s are packed in the 4 extension kit 72 Wall Plate 72 Wall Stud Make 2 Two Frames OSB Filler 1 Gather 2 two 31 1 2...

Page 6: ...hen the wall is square 4 Select one of the wall frames 5 Select a 24 wide panel with the tongue edge and install this panel with the cut edge flush with the end of the wall and extending 3 4 below the...

Page 7: ...later Panel 1 72 Wall Plate 2 Square the wall frame Install a full width siding panel but do not nail along the long edge that overlaps the 10 wall frame You can nail this edge after the wall panels...

Page 8: ...ed 2 Install 5 five 72 wall studs between the 80 1 4 wall plates 3 Locate 1 one 72 long 2x4 and cut to a length of 71 1 2 Install as a header support on the wall frame flush with bottom plate Use 10d...

Page 9: ...Right Front Wall Frame Step 6 Apply Siding to Left Front Wall Frame 1 Select one of the wall frames from Step 5 Position frame with the header support on the right Install a siding panel with the LAP...

Page 10: ...ding should extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Nail both siding panels to frame 1 Locate 2 two 34 3 4 long 2x4s and position them together Indicate with X marks where studs will be located Make 2 Two F...

Page 11: ...blocks to the floor using 2 1 2 screws This will ensure that the gable frames and the trusses assembled next are identical 4 Secure the top of the truss rafters together with a 1 x4 barbed metal driv...

Page 12: ...the 2x4 truss rafters at the top with a 8 x 20 wood gusset Apply wood glue between the 2x4s and the gusset Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 14 fourteen 6d common nails 3 Install 2 two 12 x24 gussets a...

Page 13: ...de wall panel and the Panel 1 from Step 4a IMPORTANT make sure walls are plumb and square Secure wall panels together at the corners Use 4 four 10d coated nails per corner 2 Install remaining 10 back...

Page 14: ...im installed later will hide where the siding butts the end wall siding Step 12 Install Header Siding Cut 4 1 4 x 48 Siding Panels to Fit 7 Set the remaining the front right wall panel 8 Install 31 1...

Page 15: ...each side of the door opening Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors Siding Extends Below Trim Trim Flush With Top Plate Step 14 Install...

Page 16: ...cross the bottom plate The siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom 2x4 3 Install center and right panels Cut last panel flush with end of bottom plate LAP Edge Siding Extends 3 4 Below Bottom Plate 4...

Page 17: ...ll Use 10d sinkers Cut to fit a 2x4 4 to finish 2 Repeat process to install 2x4 tie plates on the front wall Back Wall Panels Step 18 Layout Roof Trusses 1 Layout the truss spacing from the left sidew...

Page 18: ...ks to the soffit panel using 2 two 1 1 2 long exterior screws 3 Install a 2x4 block at each end of the soffit flush with the 2x4 gable frame Step 20 Install Siding Filler Install small primed siding f...

Page 19: ...oard flush with the face of the siding on the left gable Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4 See Detail E Use a straight edge to align the 1x4...

Page 20: ...w of roof sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for ventilation 2 Repeat on back of building 3 Install a 35 long 1x3 board over the singe door opening Position this board 3 4 above openin...

Page 21: ...pposite side of 2x4 Locate the 28 wide door This door will be installed in the front door opening The instructions below describe installing a 2x4 as a door stiffener Decide which way the door will op...

Page 22: ...u can move the trim in or out to make the door spacing equal 2 Determine position of hinges and install to side trim with 2 screws 3 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the left door to secure...

Page 23: ...oof 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 Building Size Material...

Page 24: ...athing 7 16 36 1 2 x 72 2 ea Sheathing 7 16 36 1 2 x 48 7 2x4 for Collar Ties 82 18 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80 1 2 4 2x4 for Wall Plates 80 1 4 51 2x4 for Wall Studs Plates 72 5 2x4 for Wall Plates 68 1...