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Sentry Buildings
Assembly Book
November 22 , 2017
the Lakewood
12' x 24'
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive
Greenville, PA 16125
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 2017

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  • Page 1 Sentry Buildings Assembly Book November 22 , 2017 the Lakewood 12' x 24' Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc. 205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 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.

  • Page 2: Tool List

    MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Download the most current instruction book at www.barnkits.com; use the "manuals" link on the menu bar and then select your building kit and size. Material Delivery: The building materials will be delivered in (2) two shipments. The material for the lower walls and loft floor, and the optional wood floor, will be delivered by a local lumber supplier.
  • Page 3 Read Me First: Important Information on Building The Walls Study the information below on assembling the wall frames and applying the siding. This information may not be repeated in the assembly steps. Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing. Pre-cut wall studs will measure 92-1/4"...
  • Page 4 Construction Details for Optional 12'x24' Floor System Foundation size is 12'-0" x 24'-0". Check local building codes in your area, the construction may have to change. 1. Cut (20) twenty 2x4-12' treated boards to 11' 8-7/8". These will be the floor joists. 2.
  • Page 5 Step 1 Assemble (2) Two Dormer Trusses Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily tack 1x4 blocks to the floor. There are short 1x4s supplied in the kit for this purpose. This will trap the truss parts and ensures the other truss will be assembled the same.
  • Page 6 The length of pre-cut studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93" depending the what part of the county you are located. The length does not matter in assembling the walls. If you want to install windows or a patio door in the end walls, review the 'General Window Instructions' on the next page and go to Step 3A for instructions on building the wall frame with windows or Step 3B for an end wall frame with a patio door.
  • Page 7 General Window Instructions The instructions below shows how to assemble window and/or door headers and frame in window openings. There are extra pre-cut 2x4 wall studs, 2x6 boards and 7/16" OSB fillers provided for this. Additional filler strips can be cut from the 4'x7' OSB cover sheet on the main pallet (you will need a 4'x4' section of the cover sheet for Step 20.
  • Page 8 Step 3A Assemble 12' End Wall With Two Windows This layout shows assembling an end wall using a 24"x36" Jeld-Wen (V-2500 Series) single hung window. ThermaStar, by Palla, makes a similar window; their window is 24"x38". Adjust the opening size to the window header and framing around the window opening. 1.
  • Page 9 Step 3B Assemble 12' End Wall - With Patio Door The instructions below shows how to assemble a wall for a 6' patio door. Adjust the opening size for other types and sizes of entry doors. 1. Cut (1) one treated 2x4-12' and (1) one untreated 2x4-12' to a length of 12'-0" (or 144"). Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between the boards where shown in drawing below using 16d galvanized nails for the bottom plate and 16d coated sinker nails for the top plate.
  • Page 10 Step 4 Assemble 140-1/2" Long Back Wall 1. Cut (1) one treated 2x4-12' and (1) one untreated 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 140-1/2" Wall Plate Untreated Top Plate Treated Bottom Plate 19-3/4"...
  • Page 11 Step 5 Assemble Another 140-1/2" Long Back Wall 1. Cut (1) one treated 2x4-12' and (1) one untreated 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 140-1/2"...
  • Page 12 Step 6 Build Front Walls with Walk-in Door Opening The instructions below shows how to assemble a wall for a 2/8x6/8 door. Adjust the opening size for other types and sizes of entry doors. 1. Cut (1) one treated 2x4-8' and (1) one untreated 2x4-8' to a length of 96" 2.
  • Page 13 Step 7 Build Front Walls with Window Opening The instructions below shows how to assemble a wall for a 32" x 41" Jeld-Wen (V-2500 Series) single hung window. Adjust the opening size and corresponding changes to the window header and framing around the window opening. 1.
  • Page 14 Step 8A Apply Front Wall Siding (Twin Window on Right) Decide where you want the twin windows located; on the right, see cover photo, or on the left end of the building. To place the twin window located to the right follow the instructions below.
  • Page 15 Step 8B Apply Front Wall Siding (Twin Window on Left) 1. Select the wall frame with the twin window openings and butt it against the center wall frame. Do Not fasten the frames together so they can be separated after the siding is applied. This will make setting the walls easier and assures the siding matches where the walls meet.
  • Page 16 Step 9 Set Back & End Walls 1. Select the back wall panel marked 'BL' and one of the end wall panels. Install these panels at the back corner. Secure wall panels together at the corners using (5) five 10d coated sinker nails.
  • Page 17 Step 10 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Cut a 2x4-12' in half and install a 6' long 2x4 flush with the 2x4 top plate on the front wall panel. Use 10d coated sinker nails, double row, spaced 18" apart. Install a 2x4-12' board next, and then install the other 6' long 2x4 flush with the right corner.
  • Page 18 Step 12 Install 2x6 Joist Headers & Floor Joist Material is provided for a 12'x14' loft over one end of the building. The instructions below will place the loft on the left end, see Step 11 for diagram. If you want the loft on the right end start installing floor joist on the right end of the building.
  • Page 19 Step 13 Install Double 2x6 Joists 1. Nail the last (2) two 134" long 2x6 boards together with 10d coated sinker nails, double row spaced 16" apart. Install this double floor joist using a double joist hanger; see drawing below. 2.
  • Page 20 Step 15 Install Loft Shelf on 12' Back Wall 1. Install a 2x6-8' board between the loft floor and the ledge on the end wall. Cut and install (2) two 17-1/2" long 2x4 blocks between this 2x6 and joist header. 2.
  • Page 21 Step 20 Assemble (2) Two 12' Dormer Walls Since the dormer walls will be installed on the upper loft, it may be easier to build them on the loft floor. When built, slide the walls over the open area of the loft. 1.
  • Page 22 Step 18 Assemble Roof Gables End Frames 1. The gable frames are shipped nested together. Remove hardware and other material placed inside the frames. Separate these frames by removing screws. The screw bit is packaged in the hardware bag. Gable End Frame Gable Center Frame Gable End Frame 2.
  • Page 23 Step 19 Assemble Roof Gables Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the gables, temporarily tack 1x4 blocks to the floor. This will trap the gable frames and ensure the other gable and roof trusses, assembled next, will be assembled the same. 1.
  • Page 24 Step 20 Apply Siding to Roof Gables 1. Install a siding panel on the left end of the gable frame with the 'Cut Edge' flush with the side of the frame. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Use 8d galvanized box nails spaced 8"...
  • Page 25 Step 22 Set Roof Gable and Dormer Wall 1. Install a roof a gable over the end wall that has the large floor area. Set the gable with the siding extending over the trim on the lower wall, see Detail 'A' . Center the gable; the gable should extend 1-1/2"...
  • Page 26 Step 23 Install 2x6 Truss Plates 1. Cut truss plates to length from 72" long 2x6 boards, the truss plates will be approximately 71-3/8" in length. Install one at each corner against the gable. Install the 2x6 plate 1/2" from the end of the gable plate. Nail each plate using 10d sinker nails.
  • Page 27 Step 25 Install Gambrel Truss 1. Select the truss that has a gusset applied to one side. Install this truss against the dormer wall with the gusset facing the roof gable. The bottom tip of the truss will extend past the truss plate.
  • Page 28 Step 26 Install Common Trusses 1. Select the trusses that have gussets applied to Truss with Gusset One Side both sides. Install these trusses between the gable end and the truss just installed. Space the trusses as show below. 2. Secure these trusses using left and right metal brackets.
  • Page 29 Step 28 Install 2x8 Ridge Beam 1. Cut a 2x8 board to a length of 140-1/2" and install as a ridge beam into the slots of the dormer trusses. 2. Secure the ends of the 2x8 with a metal joist hanger and 10d coated sinker nails. 3.
  • Page 30 Step 29 Install 2x6 Rafters Locate (10) ten 78-3/4" long 2x6 rafters. Working from the center, install (2) two rafters on the front side of the ridge and one back side. The rafters should align with the dormer trusses and will be approximately 3/4"...
  • Page 31 Step 30 Install Roof Sheathing & Soffit Boxes 1. Install 5/8" plywood roof sheathing as shown below. Install the roof sheathing starting in the center of the rafters. Insert plyclips between rafters; see Step 31 for detail. The roof sheathing will extend approximately 1-1/4" past the sheathing on the dormer ends. Use 7d coated sinker nails spaced 6"...
  • Page 32 Step 31 Install Roof Sheathing - Lower Roof 1. Screw (2) two 2x3-6' long boards (cut boards to fit) to the dormer wall to support the roof sheathing installed later. Use 2-1/2" wood screws spaced to catch the wall studs behind. Aline the top corner of the 2x3 board with the top of the 2x6 truss.
  • Page 33 Step 32 Install 1x6 Fascia Boards on Lower Soffit 1. Install a 73" long 1x6 fascia board over the front soffit box. Install 1x6 against the bottom of the roof sheathing, flush with the siding on the roof gables. Use 8d galvanized box nails spaced to catch the 2x4 blocks behind.
  • Page 34 Step 33 Install Dormer Siding 1. Cut (2) two 72" long 1x4 boards to length and install across the bottom of the dormer rafters (see Step 35 for larger detail). Use 8d galvanized box nails. 2. Install (3) three 33-3/4" high siding panels on the front and back dormer walls using 8d galvanized box nails spaced 8"...
  • Page 35 Step 34 Install Primed Siding on Dormer Sidewall If you are installing a metal roof, trim 1" from the bottom edge of these siding panels to allow more clearance for the roof panels. 9"x48-3/4" Primed Siding 1. Install a 27"x38" long primed 27"x38"...
  • Page 36 Step 36 Install Upper 2x4 Gable Overhang 1. Install a 79-1/2" long 2x4 on the side of the dormer under the roof sheathing. Use 10d coated sinker nails. 2x4 Gable Overhang 4. Install 36-1/2" long 1x3 corner trim on the side of the dormer using 8d galvanized box nails.
  • Page 37 Step 38 Install Lower Gable Trim 1. Install (2) two 59" long 1x6 gable trim boards at the top of the roof gables, flush with the roof sheathing,using 8d galvanized box nails. 59" long 1x6 Gable Trim 2. Install (2) two 57-3/4" long 1x6 gable trim boards at the side of the roof gables, flush with the roof sheathing and fascia, using 8d galvanized box nails.
  • Page 38 Optional Pre-cut Metal Roof Kit A pre-cut metal roof kit offers pre-cut metal roof panels and all necessary flashing and trim accessories. This kit will elimate costly waste as all the roof panels are cut to exact length. The metal flashing around the dormer is pre-cut to fit properly. Metal roof edging, gable trim and ridge cap is also pre-cut and supplied.
  • Page 39  Material Supplied By Local Home Center 64 Pre-cut Wall Studs Wall Plates - Treated 2x4 - 8' Wall Plates - Treated 2x4 - 12' Wall Plates 2x4 - 8' 16 Wall & Tie Plates 2x4 - 12' Ridge Beam 2x8 - 12' Floor Joist / Door Header 2x6 - 8'...
  • Page 40 49" x 84" Main Pallet 49" x 84" Main Pallet Cardboard Wrap 95-3/4" 78-3/4" lbs. 16d Galvanized Nails 96" 79-1/2" lbs. 16d Coated Sinkers 49" 44" x 72" Pallet lbs. 10d Coated Sinkers 10 lbs. 8d Galvanized Box 31-3/4" angled 72"...