Best Barns homestead_1216df Instructions / Assembly
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1. Cut 2x4 From Door Opening 4 Install a 2x6 beam to the 3rd stud the other end will rest on the door header see detail on Step 11 Secure the beam to wall stud using 2 1 2 wood screws Cut to length and install a 2x4 use one from the pallet under the beam against the stud Important When installed properly the X marks will be facing the end wall and there will be 66 1 4 between the end wall and the beam 2x4 Beam Support el 46 1 2 2x4 Beam Support CT aiid 5 Install the other beam in the same manner Step 10 Install Loft Floor Joists 1 Cut 4 four 2x4 6 boards to a length of 68 1 2 2 Install 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x4s on the end wall to support the floor joist Install the 2x4s 3 1 2 gt below the top of the wall plate Secure to wall N GE studs with 10d sinkers 68 1 2 Long 2x4 2x4 Hanger 3 Install 66 1 4 long 2x4 floor joist Secure one end to the loft beam using 2x4 hangers M over X mark Use 1 1 2 hanger nails j Toenail other end on top of the 68 1 2 long 2x4s installed on the wall Step 11 Install Loft Floor Joist Continued 3 Install loft floor joist on the opposite end of the building PO i 7 Ess Step 12 Install Loft Flooring 1 Gather 5 five 4x8 sheets of 7 16 OSB sheathing 2 Cut 3 three 4x8 sheets per the sizes shown below Save For Roof Sheathing 4 x4 3 Install floor2. Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet Unpack the material from the pallets then unscrew the 2x4s The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag This material is used for wall bracing and loft beam support boards Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the wood flooring If the foundation is a concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of the wall plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Some boards have colored ends All the wall studs have black ends stack these boards together Do Not discard any material until your building is complete Before you begin construction be sure to study this assembly manual Also obtain a building permit and check all pertinent building code regulations Thank you for your purchase Bill amp Linda Rinella owners LAP Edge To identify which edge we want you to use we will refer to the edge as either the LAP Edge or the Tongue Edge Nail siding with 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart Tongue Edge lt measure from here gt When measurements are given for a board DO length or width it is from the longest side To O L i sft IT Hammer amp Hand Saw TI Power Drill screwdriver TT Framing Square amp Level TI Measuring Tape TI Power Circular Saw TI 2 8 Step Ladders Always wear safety
3. glasses when cutting or nailing Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners standard floors do not Foundation size is 12 0 x 16 0 Check local building codes in your area the construction may have to change For a concrete slab install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall plates Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3 1 2 or wider 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 joist headers to 16 0 Layout for 16 on center joist spacing A marks where floor joist will be placed X IX E X ext Joist Header REESEN 15 1 4 j 16 16 lt lt i 2 Cut 2x4 12 floor joist to 11 9 Treated lumber may be thicker than 1 1 2 Take this into account when cutting the length of floor joists Shorten joist measurements if necessary to obtain 12 0 building width 2x4 Joist Header 2x4 Floor Joist spaced 16 o c It is important that the floor be level and square Square the floor as follows 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 16 shed 2x4 Joist Headers 2pcs 16 2x4 Floor Joist 13 pes 3 4x4 Treated Runners 8 pcs 8 Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 6 pcs 4x8 Screw Floor Nails 2lb Sd Nail 2x4 joist headers and Galv Box Nails 21b 16d Floor joist to 4x4 Step 1 Assemble L
4. of truss to hold truss parts in place 32 Top Gusset 3 Truss Half Metal Plate ge 32 Long 2x3 Block 2x4 Block 2x4 12 Gable Plate n 2x4 12 Gable Plate 2x4 Block Do Not Fasten Truss Legs to the 12 Board ol 4 Nail the 2x3 32 board where the trusses meet at the top Secure with a 32 wood gusset Apply wood glue between the gusset and 2x4s Nail gusset using 20 twenty 6d common nails 5 Turn the truss over and install a gusset to the other side of the truss Repeat to assemble 6 six more trusses Step 3 Assemble Roof Gables 1 Position 2 two truss halves together and secure the top with a 1 x4 barbed metal plate 2 Nail a 32 long 2x3 board to the truss at the ridge with 10d sinkers 3 Cuta45 long 2x4 to length and install in the center of the gable Secure the bottom by nailing through the plate with 2 two 10d sinkers Secure the top with a barbed metal plate 4 Install two 40 3 4 long 2x4 gable studs in the center of the gable frame Secure the same procedure as the center 2x4 5 Install 2 two 30 3 4 long 2x4s the same way 6 Nail truss leg to 12 Gable Plate with 10d sinkers _ a ONS gt 45 Long 2x4 32 Long 2x3 Block 7 Repeat steps to assemble the other roof gable 8 Remove 2x4 blocks and set gable frames aside Step 4 Assemble Back Wall 1 Cut 2 two 2x4 16 boards to 15 5 ID 5 Wall Plates 2 Position these boards together and Xx Xx IX
5. KE 10 ao In ct Ir o NO Q angle cut 2x6 Framing J N 68 1 2 w notch 36 2x3 Framing ve CH eh Ss CH D mit 212 S Q S p 16 5 5 B ke D CD le E FX FO E S Is le ian 18 12 12 S D Jo bei Nn 31 3 4 Miscellaneous Lumber Gable Siding Angle Cut 48 wide x 55 Gable Siding Angle Cut 24 wide x 36 Siding Along Door Opening 12 wide x 87 3 4 Siding Above Door Opening 36 wide x11 3 4 Exterior Siding OSB Sheathing 2x4 12 Wall Plates 2x4 16 Wall Plates 18 N LA LA LA Nn SS je g e F mT ID ID jale Je 5 Ie le jle sla Loi p S B 12 ln ms Jz B 5 z B e CH D Cep zZ 5 A amp S 1 7 5 n Lei 13 Packing List 27 Jul 2014 Qty Description Size White Pine Trim 1x4 End Wall Trim I 7 1x4 Gable Trim 1x4 Gable Trim 1x4 Corner Trim CH 42 ore N Sl 3 4 76 3 4 1x4 Door Trim 1x4 Door Trim Pre built Components Pre built Truss Halves 3 1 2 x 65 3 4 Pre built Soffit Boards 36 x 76 Pre built Barn Doors Hardware 32 lo Plyclips 2 Bottle Glue 84 Black Screws 2 Truss Hangers Door Hasp 2 Barrell Bolts 1x4 Drive on Plate 100 Wood Screws 4 Blocks 6 Loft Floor Fillers 3 1 2 x 48 7 16 OSB Sheathing 48 x 72 13 x 72 N Gel P 5 Door Hinges Dm 13 x 48 i Material by Owne
6. X indicate with X marks where the wall X X X studs will be located 19 374 24 24 3 Install 84 long wall studs between the wall plates The 2x4 wall studs will cover the X marks on the plates Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud 4 Square wall frame Measure diagonally corner to corner The measurements will be the same when the wall is square 84 Wall Stud ID 5 Wall Plate 5 If you are installing the building on a wood floor cut 4 four 4x8 siding panels to a length of 87 3 4 If you are installing the building on a concrete slab cut the siding panels to a length of 87 6 Install the first siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 beyond the left wall stud and flush with the top of the 2x4 plate If you are installing the building on a wood floor the siding will extend 3 4 below wall plate Use 8d galv nails spaced 12 apart 7 Install another siding panel You can install the last 2 two siding panels now or after the wall is erected on the floor so the panel will be easier to handle Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Siding Extends 3 1 2 Beyond Plate Step 5 Assemble 12 End Walls 1 Position 4 four 72 long 2x4 boards together and indicate with X marks where the wall studs will be located 2 Install 8 eight 84 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks and where the plates meet Use 2 two 10d sinkers at each end of stud Nail wall s
7. ections together using 10d sinkers 72 Wall Plate 72 Wall Plate X xX X X E X X X X X X ae ae 24 __23 1 4 _ 24 n XO 84 Wall Studs WS 3 Square the wall frame Cut 3 three 4x8 siding panels to a length of 87 3 4 in length 87 for a concrete slab 4 Install the first siding panel with the LAP edge flush with the left wall stud and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate 5 Install 2 two more siding panels ees Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 6 Repeat to build another 12 end wall panel Step 6 Assemble Front Wall 1 Assemble door header using 2 two 75 long 2x6 boards and a 75 OSB filler panel Apply wood glue between OSB and boards Nail header together with 10d sinkers Use 12 twelve nails on each side 75 Long 2x6 OSB Filler 2 Cut 2 two 2x4 16 boards to 15 5 Install 6 six 84 long wall studs between the boards as shown below 2x4 4 Blocks 2x6 Door Header 74 1 2 Header lt Support 19 3 4 e 24 19 3 4 56 1 2 to Openin 72 Door Openin 3 Install 2 two wall studs with 74 1 2 long header supports attached and a 2x6 door header 4 Install 2x4 4 blocks included in kit over the door header Step 7 Install Siding on Front Wall 1 Cut 3 three 4x8 siding panels to a length 87 3 4 or 87 Install the left siding panel with the LAP edge extending 3 1 2 beyond the left side of the wall frame 2 Cuta siding panel f
8. ee Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised July 27 2014 Py nm fe the Homestead R 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 2011 AD DD DDD DDD DDDDDD DDD DDD DDD DD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD NN Ee AB ppb DdD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDDDD DDD D DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDD DNA IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our shed kit These instructions will construct a 12 x16 building If you received two books use the one with the latest revision date Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building If you have any questions about assembling the kit call 800 245 1577 Business hours 8 00 5 00 ET Monday thru Friday After business hours call 724 866 HELP 4357 or email to help barnkits com The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page The siding roof sheathing and 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
9. extend over the 1x4 trim board not behind it See detail D below Nail bottom gable to loft flooring Use 10d nails DETAIL D Q f WARNING The gable ends are heavy and awkward You ll need helpers to lift and set gables in place cd er ies SC Eege 2 Nail along bottom edge of siding with 8d galv nails M Bottom Edge of Gable Siding Overlaps Top Wall Trim Step 17 Install 2x4 Truss Plates 1 Install a 48 long 2x4 tie plate against the rear gable and flush with outside edge of wall plate Install a 72 long 2x4 tie plate Cut another 72 tie plate to finish Use 10d nails 2 Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side Rear Gable 48 Tie Plate 72 Tie Plate 3 Layout the truss spacing Measure from the inside face of the 2x4 gable plate 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 XS mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed Rear Gable Measure from Face MS of Gable Plate SN J i 18 1 2 oa oN Step 18 Install Trusses amp Soffit Boards 1 Place trusses over the X marks and secure trusses to 2x4 tie plate using 2x4 hangers and 1 1 2 hanger nails 2 Locate 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 gable trim Secure soffit b
10. ing per layout below using 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart 4 Install pre cut 3 1 2 x 48 floor fillers These are supplied in the kit 5 Install loft flooring at the opposite end of the building Step 13 Install Wall Trim 1 Install 2 two 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 long trim boards across the top of the end wall Start in the center of the end wall the trim boards will not be flush with the siding on the long walls Install the boards flush with the top of the loft flooring See diagram below 2 Install 2 two 84 long 1x4 corner trim on the end wall flush with the siding on the long walls Use 8d galv nails Loft Floor 3 Repeat to install trim on the opposite end wall 12 End Wall Front Wall 1x4 84 Corner Trim Step 14 Install Siding on Gables 1 Install pre cut siding on one of the gable frame LAP Edge we 5 Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate e GE 2 Install pre cut siding on the other gable frame Ny Step 15 Apply Trim to Roof Gables 1 Install 2 two 61 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable Install the ends with blue marks together Install trim with 8d galv nails Blue Marks on End Sa H 2 Install 2 two 42 1 2 long 1x4 gable trim flush with the side edge of the gable 3 Install trim on the other gable frame Step 16 Install Roof Gable on Left End Wall 1 Install a roof gable on the left end wall facing the doors The siding on the gable must
11. nges to the door trim temporarily prop the doors in the opening Tip set the door stop on a piece of siding to help hold the door in place BESSCHEN Leave a space between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture If your door opening is out of square the space around the doors will not be even You can reposition the side trim to make allowances for this The side trim does not have to be flush with the frame of the door opening You can move the trim in or out to make the door spacing equal Front of Left Door Secure hinges to trim with 1 3 4 screws Siding Extends Past Trim Back of Left Door 6 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of i the door to secure this door m place when closed Drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into lt a ee 8 Install another bolt at the top of the door Install door latch Siding Shim Qty A A JIN JN A A N JN z la e S Lei N 7 CO je CH ve QD Cep N 2 A 2 2 Material Supplied by Local Supplier Homestead 12 x 16 Barn kit Description Size W NO 2x4 Framing black ends 84 Wall Stdus w Door Jack Attached 84 a Ww fe jo I gt A I gt TE 66 1 4 48 45 able Studs angle cut 40 3 4 30 3 4 Ojo l o e IR je IS G Ir Ir Ir kel Os E Ire Lo Os e S oO F O va 10 a a jz S Lei
12. oard to the top wall plate with 3 long screws 3 Install 2 two more soffit boards Metal Truss Hanger Before installing the overhang to the sidewall use a straight edge to make sure the trusses are align with the bevel cut on the overhang board Adjust up or down if necessary Soffit Board Flush With Siding H ES a Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 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 layout on the next page Use 7d sinkers spaced 12 apart 2 Repeat step for opposite side X2 Removed From Shipping Pallet gt To prevent the nails from protruding thought the bottom of the soffit board do not nail at an angle when nailing roof sheathing to the soffit boards Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 3 Finish installing the lower row of roof sheathing 4 Select the 4x4 sheathing panel from Step 12 Cut 3 three 13 x 48 pieces from this panel Using these panels and the roof panels from our kit install roof panels over the upper roof trusses The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1 below the ridge to allow for ventilation Insert 2 two plyclips onto roof sheathing between every truss on the top row 5 Repeat for the opposite
13. oft Beams 1 Locate 2 two 36 long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end and a 72 long 2x6 board without a notch Position these 2x6 boards on a flat surface as shown below 2 Apply a coat of glue to the top surface using wood glue supplied in kit Locate 2 two 68 1 2 long 2x6 boards without a notch Install these 2x6 boards over the bottom boards 68 1 2 Long 2x6 36 Long 2x6 with Notch 68 1 2 Long 2x6 72 Long 2x6 without notch 36 Long 2x6 with Notch 4 To provide additional strength install 2 1 2 wood screws spaced 16 apart as shown below 16 16 16 Gi Gi ei Q Q e e 2x6 Beam 5 Repeat steps to assemble another 2x6 beam Step 2 Assemble Trusses lt gt Building Tip To aid in the assembly of the trusses temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor There are short 2x4s that may have an angle on one end supplied in kit This will insure that all the trusses are assembled the same 1 Framing lumber may be shipped long cut 2 two 2x4 12 boards to 12 0 Position one on the floor with the narrow edge side down Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight 2 Position 2 two truss halves 2x4s connected with a metal plate with the short legs against the 2x4 Gable Plate DO NOT attach the Gable Plate to the truss It is temporarily used to help hold the 2x4 truss parts in place It will be attached later when building the roof gables 3 Secure 2x4 blocks around the perimeter
14. r Optional Shingles Roof Shingles Roof drip Edge 10 Felt Paper optional
15. rom our kit to fit between the panel installed above and the side of the door opening Measure and cut siding from the LAP edge 3 Install the siding panels from our kit over the door opening The siding should extend 3 4 below the door header and flush with the top wall plate 4 Install a full width siding panel on the right side of the frame The siding should extend 3 1 2 beyond the wall frame Do not nail along the LAP edge until installing the last siding panel 5 Cut another siding panel from the Tongue Edge flush with the right side of the door opening Tuck the Tongue Edge under the last siding panel and nail where the siding overlaps Butt Square Edges ie l Siding Will Extend Together 3 4 Below Header LAP edge Siding Extends 3 1 2 Beyond Wall Frame Step 8 Layout Loft Joist Spacing on 2x6 Beam Layout both beams for the spacing of the loft floor joist The X marks where the floor joist will be placed a ee A end ah i Le setz ST Step 9 Set Walls amp Beams 1 Secure wall panels together at the corners Use 4 four 10d coated nails per corner Nail wall panels to the wood floor Nail through the bottom plate Space 10d sinkers 24 apart 2 Ifmnecessary install the last siding panels on the back wall frame 3 Disassemble the shipping pallet and use 2 two 2x4s to brace the front wall straight re ir ie lt ss L
16. side 6 Install 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the sidewalls Cut length to fit 48 x 48 48 x 96 Installed in Previous Step 42 x 96 Cut f rom 4x8 OSB Sheathin W 1x4 Corner Trim 3 Cut From 1 One 4x8 Panel D Step 20 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area If you are not installing shingles at this time you can a 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 Air wrapper If you need more detailed instructions on Space installing shingles there are good publications at book stores or newsstands Optional ridge vent provides ideal ventilation Step 21 Install Doors 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 the other door 4 Install 1x4x76 3 4 trim boards along 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 5 Install a 1x4x81 3 4 board that has angle cuts on both ends over the door opening fT N Before you fasten the hi
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