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Best Barns the Elm R Assembly Book

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Best Barns
Assembly Book
revised September 29, 2016
10' x 12'
the Elm R
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 2016

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  • Page 1 Best Barns Assembly Book revised September 29, 2016 10' x 12' the Elm R 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: Read This First

    - Read This First MPORTANT NFORMATION Thank you for your purchase. I want you to be completely satisfied with your building. The 2x4s are imported from Europe because they grade lumber four sides. If you are dissatisfied with lumber you receive we will replace it. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building.
  • Page 3 Construction Details for Optional Floor System 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"...
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Backwall 1. Position (4) four 60" boards 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'. 60" Wall Plate 60" Wall Plate 24"...
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Sidewalls 1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" boards 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'. 68-1/2" Wall Plate 68-1/2" Wall Plate 24"...
  • Page 6 Step 3 Assemble Front Wall Frames 1. Cut (2) two 27-3/4" long boards from (1) one 72" long 2x4 board. 2. Cut (2) two 72" 2x4s to a length of 69-1/2" used for header supports. 60" Wall Plate 27-3/4" Wall Plate 13-1/2"...
  • Page 7 Step 5 Install Collar Ties 1. Select (3) three trusses that have gussets installed on both sides and install a 1x4-72" long board on one side as shown. Use 6d common nails. 2. Remove 2x4 blocks. Save blocks, some will be used when setting gables. 1x4 Collar Tie Step 6 Set Walls...
  • Page 8 Step 7 Install Tie Plates on Sidewalls IMPORTANT: Make sure walls are plum and straight before applying tie plates. Use a level or weighted string to check for plum. 1. Cut a 2x4-78” removed from pallet in half and install (1) one 39” board over the sidewall. Install the 2x4 flush with the 2x4 wall plate on the front wall.
  • Page 9 Step 9 Install Siding on Front Wall 1. Select a 12-1/2" siding panel with a 'Tongue' edge and install at the front left corner. Cut edge will be flush with sidewall siding. 2. Select and install a 15-3/4" siding panel with a 'LAP' edge next. 3.
  • Page 10 Step 11 Install 'Z' Flashing Install (2) two 60” pieces of 'Z' flashing across the top of Roof Gable the siding on the end wall siding. Secure in place using 6d galv. nails spaced 12” apart. The ends will be covered by corner trim.
  • Page 11 Step 13 Install 2x4 Truss Headers 1. Place a 72" long 2x4 on top of the siding on the sidewall. It will butt against the siding on the roof gable. Nails this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers. 2.
  • Page 12 Step 14 Install Trusses Continued Toe nail truss into 2x4 tie plate using 10d sinkers. Using a 2-1/2" screw secure truss to 2x4 Truss Detail 'A' Header installed in Step 13. 2x4 Truss Header Step 15 Install 1x4 Fascia 1. Install 72" long 1x4 fascia trim over the 2x4 Truss Headers that were installed in Step 13. Install 1x4 trim boards flush with the bottom of the 2x4 and flush with face of siding on the front gable.
  • Page 13 Step 16 Install Roof Sheathing Install roof sheathing with 7d sinkers, space nails 12" apart. When installing sheathing across the top, insert a plyclip into the roof sheathing between each truss. The top row of sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting.

  • Page 14: Step 17 Install Trim

    Step 17 Install Trim 1. Install 64-1/4" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing on the front and back. Use 8d galv. nails 2. Install 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim, on the side- walls, flush with the face of the siding on the front and.
  • Page 15 Step 18 Install Doors & Hardware 1. Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim, temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave a space at the top of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture.
  • Page 16 Packing List for 10' x 12' Elm R Qty. Qty. Description Size Whie Pine Trim Size Gable Trim 64 3/8" 2x4 Framing Tie Plates (attached to pallet) " Corner Trim 77 1/4" 14 Truss Rafters " Corner Trim 75 3/4" 37 Wall Studs &...