Best Barns aspen_812df Instructions / Assembly
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1. 12 Install Trim 1 Install 47 and 72 long gable trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing 2 Install 77 1 2 long 1x3 trim at the front corner flush with he siding on the sidewall 3 Install 60 long 1x3 trim at the rear corner flush with the siding on the sidewall 4 Install the remaining 1x4 trim boards at the fsidewall corners Use 8d galv nails to install trim ao 1x4 47 Gable Trim lt 1x4 72 Gable Trim 1x3 60 Trim not Seen sidewall Trim 1x4 Trim 77 1 2 Long 1x3 Trim 5 Install 2 two 1x3x72 boards along each side of the door opening flush with the bottom edge of the siding Tack these boards with a couple nails you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors Install a 1x3x55 1 4 board that has angle cuts on both ends across the top of the side trim Step 13 Assemble Doors 1 Locate 2 two siding panels left over from the back wall 2 Cut the siding to the width of the door frame Measure and cut the bottom siding panel flush with the bottom edge of the door frame and the top edge centered in the 1x4 center trim board Cut the top siding panel length allowing the door frame to extend 3 4 beyond the top of the siding Trace the shape of the door frame on the backside of each siding panel This will serve as a guide for fastener placement Install Siding Flush With Bottom of Door 4 Place door on level surface face side down Position siding on2. 16 o c Cut Floor Joist to fit 2x4 Joist between Joist Header Header 4x4 Treated Runners It is important that the floor be Material Description 10 x 8 shed 12 x 8 shed level and square Square the 2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs 10 2 pes 12 floor as follows before nailing 7 z ooo Coa to eTA 4x4 Treated Runners 3 pcs 10 3 pes 12 en measure e o OS1Te e a Tec Bespin Flooring 5 8 or 3 4 3 pcs 4x8 3 pcs will be the same if the floor is Screw Floor Nails 1 1b d 1 Ib square Galv Box Nails llb _ 16d 2 lb Step 1 Assemble End Walls 1 Locate a 69 1 2 long 2x4 with angle cuts on both ends 2 Locate a 47 long 2x4 with a 2x4 block attached to one end a 3 Locate wall studs see detail right that measure the length shown Measure from the longest side of the board 4 Locate a71 1 2 Red End and a 24 1 2 long 2x4 5 Place this framing on the floor as shown To hold the perimeter 2x4 s in position nail 14 1 2 long 2x4 blocks to the floor 7 Nail 2x4 wall studs to the top and bottom plates using 10d sinkers Nail 2x4s together at the peak Nail a 14 1 2 long 2x4 to the 4th stud to help secure the bottom plate X Same Measurements 71 1 2 Long 2x4 24 1 2 Long 2x4 Note The angle measurement of the wall should be 128 See drawing below Overall frame height will be approximately 96 1 2 ap a 2x4 Blocks 2x4 Block 24 1 2 Long Plate 2x4 Blo
3. edges of the wall frames Install this siding panel with the cut edge extending 3 1 2 past the side of the wall frame as shown below The bottom edge of the siding will extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Siding will extend 1 1 4 above the top plate we SS Tongue Edge Left Wall Panel Cut Edge Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud Cut Edge Extends 3 1 2 Past 2x4 Stud Step 6 Build Back Wall For 12 Building IEY If you are constructing a 10 long building go to Step 7 1 Position 4 four 68 long 2x4s 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 68 Wall Plate 68 Wall Plate 19 374 24 e 23 1 4 2 Install 52 1 2 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks and where the plates meet Use 10d sinkers Nail wall frames together Install a 83 1 2 long 2x4 in the center of the wall frame Square wall frame 4 Cuta52 1 2 long 2x4 in half and install on each end of the wall frame 83 1 2 Tie Plate 5 Cut 3 three siding panels to a length of 59 3 4 Save the cutoffs 6 Install the siding panels The siding should extend 3 3 4 beyond the wall frame and extending 3 4 below the bottom plate Siding will extend 2 above the top plate R Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate Siding Extends 3 3 4 Beyond Frame Step 7 Build Back Wall For 10 Building l Cut 4 fou
4. NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA AAA KORCE ES ESKE ERE KORC ECEE KORCE EES KECE ES KEC EEES KEC ECETES KORCE ES KECE EEA KEC ECEE KECE EES KCEE EZ T Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised December 2 2012 R G the Aspen 10x8 or12 x8 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 2010 4 SAPD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDY DANA ddd dd dad ddd da ddd dad dad dad dda dad dad dq EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EOE EEEE EE EEEE EEEE EEEE EE EEEE EOE EOE EOE EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEEE N ADD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDON IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT Thank you for purchasing our Aspen shed kit These instructions will construct a 10 x8 or 12 x8 building If you received two books use the one with the latest revision date The siding and roof sheathing along with the optional floor package will be supplied by a local supplier The material breakdown is listed on the back page 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 u
5. ck a SY 71 1 2 Long Plate 2x4 Block Step 2 Install Siding on End Walls 1 Install siding panels Install the siding to extend 3 4 below the bottom 2x4 plate Cut the top and sides flush with the top and side of the frame LAP Edge 2 Repeat to assemble another end wall frame Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate IEY WARNING Before you apply siding on the other end wall frame you will need to turn the wall frame over before applying siding If you don t the siding will face the inside of the building Step 3 Assemble Roof Trusses 1 Before removing the 2x4 blocks assemble the roof trusses This will insure the trusses will match the shape of the end wall Locate a 47 long 2x4 and a 69 1 2 long 2x4 and place against the upper blocks nailed on the floor 2 Reposition 2x4 blocks under the truss 2x4 to further secure these boards Wood Gusset i 3 Assemble 4 four more trusses applying wood gussets to both sides of the trusses Nail gussets to truss using 6d common nails For additional strength apply wood glue between gussets and 2x4 framing Note For a 10 long building assemble 3 three more trusses Step 4 Build 12 Front Wall Panel IEY If you are constructing a 10 long building go to Step 5 1 Install 4 four 6 long wall studs between 2 two 70 1 2 long wall plates as shown below 23 174 cig 24 gt 2 Locate 2 two of the 14 1 2 long 2x4 s and install 2 two studs be
6. frame Secure siding to door frame with construction adhesive and 1 screws provided 5 Install a 2x4 x 69 1 2 long board to the back oo of the door Position this board flush at the top of the siding and extending 3 4 past the edge of the door This board will serve as a door stop Secure with 2 1 2 long wood screws 6 Apply siding to the other door frame 2x4 Extends 3 4 Past Door Step 14 Install Roofing Not Supplied in Kit 1 Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area 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 newsstands D 5 Building Tip Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation pre venting heat and moisture from damaging your building or its contents Shingles Space Step 15 Install Doors 1 Lay the left door with the trim facing up The 2x4 door stop on the left door extends past the trim See detail below 2 Install hinges to the left side of the door frame with 1 1 4 long screws To position the hinge properly hold the rectangular plate against the frame 3 Install hinges to the right side of the other door Use 1 1 4 Screws Here 4 Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim temporarily prop the doors in the opening Set the door on a piece of OSB see detail below Leave a space at the top
7. ls and make sure the door opening is square Trim off any siding on the back wall that extends past the siding on the end walls Install a 83 1 2 and 52 1 2 long 2x4 tie plate across the top of the front walls Install 2x4 door header between front wall panels Nail header to the wall studs and top plate 52 1 2 Long 2x4 Tie Plate 83 1 2 Long 2x4 Tie Plate Cut and install a small piece of siding over the 2x4 that overhangs the front wall Cut the height of the siding to 4 to receive the soffit that will be installed later Install a 5 1 4 x 48 siding panel on the door header The siding will extend 1 2 below the door header This will serve as a door stop when the doors close Step 10 Install Roof Trusses rie 24 gt lt 24 gt lt 23 1 4 gt 1 Layout front and rear 2x4 wall plates for trusses The X marks where the trusses will be placed Important When marking the front Aa ran ieta UP po onte wall plate for the truss location place ae ne eae a TA o will the X on the correct side of the lines S T peer Mr ees eer ito keep the trusses parallel 0 S pak inside of buildin eee ty oA RSE a EEA EREN ii b g 4 igen ee a Rex AB ORES RENAN 3 a 2x4 Tie Plate 3 Toenail the back of the truss to the wall plate Also secure the truss by nailing through the rear siding into the end of the trusse
8. of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture ae EAE E e A TO A SANE A S ea eE ASR EEN AS tooo ee ere ee E P BUS i KRINS RRNA FIP teite K tee i m fe Kee es aye Car SR i ie ee tris I AEE 2 tp cher Ey sesh Lin 3 co o ae eee ved i If your door opening is out of square the space around the doors will not be even You can remove and 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 Secure hinges to door trim with 2 screws Left Door 2x4 Extends Past Trim Install Door Latch 2x4 Door Stop 5 Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of the door to secure this door in place when closed You will need to drill a hole for the round shaft to drop into Back of Left Door Barrel Bolt on the back of left door Material Packaged In Component Kit 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 88 2 1x3 Corner Trim 77 1 2 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 87 1x3 Corner Trim 60 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 77 3 4 1x4 Corer Trim 79 3 8 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 71 1 2 1x4 Corner Trim 58 2 2x4 Sidewall Studs 56 3 4 1x3 Door Trim I2 2 2x4 Top Plates sidewalls 47 1 8 1x3 Door Trim 55 1 4 2 2x4 Top Plates sidewalls 69 1 2 1x3 Collar Tie 66 1 2 5 2x4 Truss Rafters rear 69 1 2 1x4 Gable Trim 47 1 8 1 2x4 Door Sto
9. p 69 1 2 1x4 Gable Trim 72 5 2x4 Truss Rafters front 47 1 8 1x6 Fascia Trim 75 4 2x4 Bottom Plate amp Door Jack 71 1 2 1 lb box 10d Sinkers 2 6 2 4 8 2 2 2 1 2x4 Bottom Plates sidewall 24 1 2 1 1b box 8d Galv 2x4 Wall Studs front wall 72 1 1b box 7d Sinkers 2x4 Wall Plates front wall 70 1 2 1 1b box 6d Common 2x4 Wall Plates back wall 68 1 Ib box 1 1 4 Shingle 2x4 Wall Studs back wall 52 1 2 ea 4 Door Hinges 2x4 Tie Plates back wall 52 1 2 2x4 Tie Plates front amp back 83 1 2 2x4 Door Header 51 2x4 Fascia Block 22 1 2 12 2x4 Blocks Truss Jig 14 1 2 1 7 16 Header Filler 3 1 2 x51 10 7 16 Truss Gussets 8 1 2 x12 2 Door Trim Panels 24 x 71 3 4 ea Swivel Door Hasp ea Barrel Bolts ea 2x4 Truss Hangers ea 7 16 Plyclips bag Screws amp Screw Bit ea Bottle Wood Glue ea Tube Constructiion Adhesive me an an N eme IDININIEILNININ IY ne e Jy ININ N Material Supplied by Local Supplier aa l Building Si Building Size 1 a aie o g Optional Shingles wrar Pixs Material List Exterior Siding OSB Sheathing Roof Shingles Roof drip Edge 10
10. r 68 long 2x4s to a length of 56 Position these 2x4s 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 56 Wall Plate 56 Wall Plate 24 toa _23 1 4 _ 24 Install 52 1 2 long wall studs between the wall plates over the X marks and where the plates meet Use 10d sinkers Nail wall frames together Install a 83 1 2 long tie plate flush with the end of the wall frame Cut a 52 1 2 long 2x4 and install at the end of the wall frame 83 1 2 Tie Plate 28 1 2 Tie Plate Siding Extends Cut 2 two siding panels to a length of 59 3 4 Save the cutoffs Cut the 12 side siding panels cutoffs from the front wall to a length of 59 3 4 Install these siding panels as shown below Siding Extends 3 4 Below Plate 3 3 4 Beyond Frame Step 8 Assemble Door Header 1 2 Nail boards together Step 9 Set Walls L Siding on Header Locate 2 two 2x4 boards that are 51 in length and OSB filler With a helper set the back wall and end wall on floor Secure walls at corner with 10d coated sinkers Nail bottom plate to floor Warning Use Pressure Treated Nails when nailing into treated boards Use leftover nails from the floor assembly Install the other end wall and front wall panels together using the same procedure Make sure you have 48 between the front wall panels Plumb the end wal
11. s See detail bottom right Metal Bracket 4 Install trusses over the X marks on the front of the building Make sure the front wall is straight Measure each truss so the overhang is the same Secure the trusses to the metal brackets Nail Through e777 Siding 5 Install a 1x3x66 1 2 long board as a collar tie on one of the center trusses for support Step 11 Install Roof Sheathing amp Soffit l Install 4x8 roof sheathing across the top of the roof The bottom edge of sheathing should extend past the end of the 2x4 truss to receive the 1x6 fascia Secure sheathing with 7d sinkers Space nails 12 apart Note If you are installing optional ridge vent allow a 1 space at the peak of the trusses for air flow See detail below 4x8 Sheathi ng SS IN gt Install a 22 1 2 long 2x4 block NS between the center truss to TR lt support the 1x6 fascia board lt x Cut leftover siding and install as soffit under the truss overhang Install 1x6 fascia over the ends of the trusses flush with the top of the roof sheathing The 1x6 should extend 3 4 beyond the siding on the side walls to receive the 1x4 gable trim installed next Use 8d galv nails Install a full sheet at the lower portion of the rear of the building Install 2 wide roof sheathing at the top rear of the building Insert a plyclip where the rear roof sheathing butts together between the trusses Shingles Plyclip Step
12. sing latex acrylic paint Our framing lumber is imported to provide you the highest quality available However if you need to replace any lumber for any reason please do so and we will reimburse you IMPORTANT Unpack the material from the pallet then unscrew the bottom 2x4s from the pallet runners The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag Stacking the boards according to size will make them easier to find when needed Some boards have colored ends Do Not discard any material until your building is complete If you have any questions about assembling the kit call 800 245 1577 If you are calling after normal business hours call 724 866 HELP 4357 or email to help barnkits com 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 Exterior Siding LAP Edge The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves cut into the face the long edge is beveled so that the siding overlays where they butt 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 Tool List _ Hammer amp Phillips Screwdriver _ Power Drill Screwdriver _ Framing Square amp Level Measuring Tape Caulking Gun _ Hand or Circular Saw 2 6 Step Ladders Alwa
13. tween them NS 14 1 2 Plate 71 1 2 Long 2x4 70 1 2 Plate 3 Install 71 1 2 Red End long 2x4 boards on each side of the wall panels Square frames Cut 2 siding panels to a length of 77 Install a siding panel on the right side of the 6 wall panel with the LAP edge flush with the right end of the wall frame The siding should extend 3 4 below the bottom plate Siding will extend 1 1 4 above the top plate LAP Edge 27 1 2 Siding If you are installing t window you cal cut the Cut Edge iis past 2x4 Stud Siding Extends 3 1 2 5 Measuring from the LAP edge cut the width of the 2nd siding panel to 27 1 2 The cut edge should extend 3 1 2 past the side of the wall frame 6 Cut the remaining siding panel so the cut edge will extend 3 1 2 past the right side Cut Edge he optional opening now ae Step 5 Build 10 Wide Front Wall doors centered 1 Locate 2 two 70 1 2 long boards and cut them into 4 four wall plates 30 1 2 long 2 Install 3 three 6 wall studs between the wall plates 3 Install 71 1 2 long 2x4 boards on each side of the wall panels 4 Build another wall frame 30 1 2 Long 2x4 71 1 2 Long 2x4 5 Square wall frames Cut a 2 two 4x8 siding panel to a length of 77 6 Cut the siding panels to the 35 1 2 Save the 12 wide cutoffs When installed the siding should extend 3 1 2 past the outside edge of the wall frames and flush with the inside
14. ys wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners standard floors do not 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 joist headers to floor length See Below Layout for 16 on center joist spacing X marks where floor joist will be placed X X X Joist Header X x x X e ASIA j 16 ne 10 gt 2 Cut 2x4 8 floor joist to 7 9 See note below 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 8 0 building length x Floor length for 10 shed is 9 11 Floor length for 12 shed is 11 11 S PEETER A CA AN PEEN MS aa AT Era nee Rhee porn ie eat erat s we eS x EECA 3 ean eee 7 Ltd oe tan GS ee Aa NOES V AC OS Eni Eet t ETTE CRT th ee eG s E e rae a INTAR LAETTEN KRR TETTA ati ane h tess x PERE RCE RAP eur Syberia ON EN AAS L Seek Rih 7 aa eae x k E rt K teer ds os at RATS STAGE eat a E at e en Seite amp amp Flooring 3 Nips SEIT SES cox ay ASIN SG EATS TE ga SR ot r 2x4 Floor Joist spaced
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