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Reynolds Building Systems the Fairview Assembly Book

12'x12' building + 4' porch
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Assembly Book
Revised April 28, 2015
the Fairview
12'x12' Building + 4' Porch
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 2012

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Revised April 28, 2015 the Fairview 12'x12' Building + 4' Porch 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.
  • Page 2 MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT These instructions will construct a 12'x12' building plus a 4' porch. If you received two books, use the one with the latest revision date. The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back two pages. The optional floor package, if ordered, will be supplied by a local lumber supplier.
  • Page 3 Typical Wood Floor System Shown below is a typical wood floor. Depending on your area, the construction may have to be changed to meet local codes. 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' joist headers to a length of 12 '- 0". Layout for 16" on center spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Trusses 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. 1. Screw (2) two 2x4 blocks to the 12' wide end of the floor at the top corner, see below. 2.
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long ply- wood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails. 3/4" Plywood Gusset 72"...
  • Page 6 Step 3 Install Siding on Gables 1. Select one of the gable frames, Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate overhang the floor so the gable lays flat. 2. Install gable siding using 6d galv. nails. Edge Edge Siding Extends 3/4" Below Bottom Plate Install Siding on Ends 3.

  • Page 7: Wall Studs

    Step 4 Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls - No Doors 1. Position 2x4-68-1/2" boards (green ends) 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"...
  • Page 8 Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall 1. Position 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 72" Wall Plate 72" Wall Plate 23-1/4" 24" 23-1/4" 24" 72" Wall Plate 2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together. 3.
  • Page 9 Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls - Double Doors 1. Assemble a wall frame using (3) three 72" wall studs and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 wall plates. Use 10d sinkers. 2. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red end], as a header support, on each wall frame.
  • Page 10 Step 7 Assemble Front Wall - Single Door 1. Cut (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4s to a length of 54-1/4" to be used for top and bottom wall plates. 2. Install (5) five 72" wall studs between the wall plates. 3.

  • Page 11: Siding Panels

    Step 8 Set Walls Panels 35-1/2" Long 2x4 1. Nail (2) two 35-1/2" long 2x4 together with a OSB filler panel between them. Use 10d sinkers. This material is packed in door carton. OSB Filler 2. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor.
  • Page 12 Step 9 Install Trim on Back Wall Panel 1. Install 1x4-75 3/4" corner trim boards to the back wall. Install trim flush with the 2x4 top plate and flush with the siding on the sidewalls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart. 2.

  • Page 13: Corner Trim

    Step 11 Install Porch Posts & Beams 1. Cut (2) two 1x4 trim boards to a length of 72-1/4". 2. Install 1x4 trim to the front corners, flush with the siding on the sidewalls and 3-1/2" below the top 2x4. 3.
  • Page 14 Step 12 Install Porch Ceiling 1. Build a ceiling frame by installing (3) three 41" long 2x3s inside (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x3 boards. Use 10d sinkers. 2. The frame should fit between the front wall and the inside of the front beam. Test fit the frame before installing the OSB panel.
  • Page 15 Step 13 Install Porch Railing 1. Install, using 2-1/2" screws, 43-3/8" porch railing between the corner posts and 1x4 trim. 2. Install center posts and porch railing. Toenail post to beam with 8d galv. nails. 3. Install 43-3/8" long 2x4s over the railing sections. Install with 2-1/2" screws. 2x4-43-3/8"...
  • Page 16 Step 15 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Install a 2x4-6' boards as a tie plate across the sidewall with the double doors. Use 10d sinkers. 2. Cut a 6' long 2x4 to finish. 3. Install tie plates on the opposite sidewall. 2x4-6' Tie Plate 1x3-72"...
  • Page 17 Step 16 Layout Roof Trusses 1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building. Measure from the backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
  • Page 18 Step 17 Set Roof Trusses 1. Secure (5) five trusses to metal hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails. Rear Gable 2. Secure (2) two trusses over the porch by toe-nailing them to the wall plate and side beam with 10d sinkers. 3.
  • Page 19 Step 18 Install Eave Soffit 1. Locate a 5" wide x 24" siding panel that has a 'tongue' edge. Install this panel under the truss overhang at the rear of the building. Install the siding/soffit panel with the beveled edge flush with the end of the trusses and the cut edge against the gable siding.
  • Page 20 Step 20 Install Roof Sheathing 1. Starting at the rear of the building, install 4'x6' OSB roof panels and 1x6-6' white pine fascia boards on each side. Install the roof sheathing and the 1x6 fascia boards flush with the face of the siding on the back gable. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the 1x6.
  • Page 21 Step 20 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 1. Install roof sheathing at the front of the building. Make sure the gable is plumb, cut the roof sheathing flush with the siding on the gable. 2. Install a 1x6-4' fascia board. 3. Cut and install 1x6-7' fascia board flush with the siding on the gable. 37-1/2"...
  • Page 22 Step 22 Install Doors & Hardware 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.
  • Page 23 Step 23 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit 1. Install metal roof edging to the perimeter Felt of the roof area. If you are not installing Paper shingles at this time, you can purchase felt paper to protect the roof sheathing. Install the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge.

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Material Packaged On 34" x 90" Pallet Collar Ties 90" 1 lb. box Sinkers Rafters w/birdmouth 86-1/4" 1 lb. box Galv. Rafters (not needed) 86-1/4" 1 lb. box Sinkers Wall Studs 72" 1 lb. box Galv. Door Jacks 71-1/2" 1 lb. box Common Wall Plates 68-1/2"...

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