Best Barns Meadowbrook, Assembly Book

Page 1: ...ville 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 2010 the...

Page 2: ...et runners The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag Some 1x4 and 2x4 boards will not be used for this model The barn doors have been pre built for EZ assembly The siding that is installed...

Page 3: ...ere floor joist will be placed X X X X X X 16 15 1 4 Joist Header X X 16 Material Description 10 x 12 shed 10 x 16 shed 2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs 12 2 pcs 16 2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs 10 13 pcs 10 4x4 Trea...

Page 4: ...sset Apply wood glue between the 2x4 boards and the gusset Nail the gusset with 16 sixteen 6d common nails 4 Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets Use 12 nails per gusset 5...

Page 5: ...iding from our kit on the ends Cut Siding Flush With Frame Supplied in Kit 34 1 4 Long Gable Stud 21 1 2 Long Gable Stud 4 Screw 3 three 16 long 2x4 blocks across the bottom of the 2x4 bottom cord Use...

Page 6: ...tall trim flush with the top of the gable frame Use 8d galv nails 4 Install a 42 1 4 long 1x4 at the sides of the gable flush with the frame Install Ends With Blue Mark At Ridge 1 Apply 47 long 2x3 bo...

Page 7: ...he loft doors by installing a 36 long 2x4 between the gable studs The opening height should 24 3 4 from the bottom 2x4 truss member 36 Long 2x4 34 1 4 Long Gable Stud 3 Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half...

Page 8: ...s end at the top Install trim flush with the top of the gable frame Use 8d galv nails 6 Install a 42 1 4 long 1x4 at the sides of the gable flush with the frame 3 Install 29 1 4 long 1x3 trim boards o...

Page 9: ...2 long 2x6 as a tie plate over the top plate The 2x6 will extend 3 1 2 beyond the end of the wall frame 5 Locate a 16 wide siding panel that has a LAP edge Position the cut edge flush with the left si...

Page 10: ...69 1 2 in length Install a pre built 2x3 door header and 2x4s as header support under the door header 3 Install a 70 1 2 long 2x6 as a tie plate over the top plate The 2x6 will extend 3 1 2 beyond the...

Page 11: ...el that has a LAP edge Position the cut edge flush with the left side of the door opening Do not nail the LAP edge until the left siding panel is applied 6 Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 75 3 4...

Page 12: ...70 1 2 long 2x6 boards as tie plates over the top plate The 2x6s will extend 3 1 2 beyond the end of the wall frame 70 1 2 Long 2x6 Tie Plate 48 Long 2x6 Tie Plate 3 1 2 Siding Extends Below Plate LAP...

Page 13: ...f the wall flush and flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate 5 Cut the last panel flush with the end of the wall frame Siding Extends Below Plate 6 Repeat to assemble the other end wall Start with the...

Page 14: ...tall the trim flush with siding on the end wall 3 Install 1x4x74 3 4 trim boards at the corners of the front wall 1x3 62 Trim Boards 1x4 75 3 4 Trim Board 2 Cut 2x4 bottom plate from door opening 1x4...

Page 15: ...g along the 1x3 trim board with 6d galv nails Gable Siding 1x3 Trim Step 13 Set Left Gable 1 Layout the truss spacing on the front wall Start at the left corner of the building Measure from the inside...

Page 16: ...l Note The center truss will not have a bottom cord Step 15 Set Trusses Continued 24 4 Install the trusses over the X marks Install hanger to the opposite side of the trusses Secure truss to metal han...

Page 17: ...second row 4 Install loft flooring at the front of the building 1 Cut the width of a 4 x8 OSB flooring panel to fit between the siding on the rear gable and the center of the 2nd truss 2 Install this...

Page 18: ...apper If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or newsstands Install Shingles not included in kit Step 17 Install Roof Sheathing Detail...

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: ...le 4 Gable Studs Framing 21 1 2 9 Truss Ridge Blocks 22 3 4 3 lb 10d Sinkers 2 Bottle Glue 6 Gable Nailing Blocks 15 3 4 3 lb 8d Galv 28 Truss Hangers 2 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 48 2 lb 7d Sinkers...