Summary of Contents for Reynolds Building Systems the Belmont-R
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Belmont-R Building Size 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.
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MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT This manual will show the assembly for the Belmont building kit. See back page for the breakdown of this material. If you received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date. The foundation is 12'-0" x 23'-9". Do Not make the foundation larger. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building.
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Constructing Details for 12'x24' Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not Foundation size is 12'-0" x 23'-9". 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.
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Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. From our 12' long lumber carton, locate a 2x4-12' board that has angle cuts on both ends. Use this boards as a pattern and cut two (2) more boards from the 12' long 2x4s supplied from the home center material.
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Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Select another 12' long 2x4, with angle cuts on both ends. Install pre-cut rafters and bottom gussets as in previous step. Install the bottom gussets on one side only. 2. Install 38-3/4" and 50" long 2x4 gable studs. Secure gable studs with 1"...
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Step 3 Install Siding on Gables 1. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 48" siding panels. Install one of the pieces with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the bottom 2x4 board and extending 3/4" below the bottom 2x4.
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Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 72" Bottom Wall Plate 72" Top Wall Plate 23-1/4" 24" 23-1/4" 24" 2x4-72" Wall Plate Pre-cut Wall Studs 2.
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Step 6 Assemble 140-1/2" Long Sidewalls Wall Plate 140-1/2" 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where 24" 19-3/4" 24" the wall studs will be located. 140-1/2" Wall Plate 2.
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Step 7 Assemble 137-1/2" Long Sidewalls Wall Plate 137-1/2" 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 137-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where 24" 23-1/4" 24" the wall studs will be located. 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. 3.
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Step 9 Assemble 12' Door Wall 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2x4+6' Pre-cut Wall Studs 2x4+6' 2x4-6' Boards Door Header from Step 8 nail nail 2x4 Block Door Header 2. Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between the 2x4-6' boards Cut pre-cut studs and install under door header...
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Step 10 Set Wall Panels 1. Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart. 2.
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Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Add (2) two more pre-cut 2x4s for wall bracing, on (1) one sidewall, where shown below. Make sure this wall is straight before installing wall braces. 2. Cut a 2x4-12' board in half. Install (2) two 2x4-6' boards, on the side wall, at each end of the building.
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Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses 1x4 Trim 1. Measuring from back wall. Draw a line where the trusses will be positioned. Back Wall Mark an 'X' to the side of this line. 2. From the first line, draw more lines Measure from outside of 1x4 Trim 24"...
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Step 15 Set Trusses 1. Starting from back wall install (4) four trusses with the wood gusset on the line and the truss bottom over the 'X' marks. 2. Secure trusses with the metal hangers and 1-1/2" long hanger nails. IMPORTANT Secure the trusses to the sidewall that has the wall bracing first.
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Step 17 Install Sidewall Trim & Soffit It is easier to install the soffit if the corner and sidewall trim are installed first. This enables the soffit to rest on the trim where it meets the building. See lower detail. 1.
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Step 18 Install 1x6 Fascia on Sidewalls 1. Install a 121-1/2" long 1x6 trim board at the rear of the building, flush with the face of the 2x4. Install the 1x6 board so the face of the board is aligned with the top of the trusses. Use a straight edge as shown below.
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Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 3. Install 1x6 trim on the rear gable, flush with the top of the 2x4s. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12". Plyclip 48" x 48" 48" x 96" 1x6 Gable Trim 48" x 96"...
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Step 20 Install Front Gable Trim and Door Trim 1. Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards, flush with the top of the 2x4s. 1x6 Gable Trim 3-7/8" Wide Jamb Material 1x4 Door Trim Complete the steps below if you are installing wood pocket doors. 1.
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Supplement Details This assumes a 92-5/8" long stud length. Adjust accordingly if stud length differs 1. If you purchased a 32"x80" entry door, locate where you want the opening to be and build a 37-1/2" door header. You'll need to cut (4) four 37-1/2" long 2x4s, (3) three 5-5/8" long 2x4s and a 3-1/2"x37-1/2"...
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Material Packaged Material Packaged Qty. Qty. In Component Kit In Component Kit Truss Bottom 144" 7/16" 24" x 11" Truss Gussets Truss Rafters 2x4 105-3/4" 7/16" 24" x 24" Truss Gussets Wall Plates 72" 7/16" 9-3/4" x 72" Sheathing Gable Studs 50"...
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