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10' x 8' or 12' x 8'
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Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised December 2, 2012
the Aspen
10' x 8' or 12' x 8'
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

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  • Page 1 Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised December 2, 2012 the Aspen 10' x 8' or 12' x 8' 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: Tool List

    MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT 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.
  • Page 3 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"...
  • Page 4 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. 3. Locate wall studs, see detail right, that measure the length shown. Measure from the longest side of the board.
  • Page 5 Step 2 Install Siding on End Walls 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. Edge Siding Flush with Frame 2.
  • Page 6 Step 4 Build 12' Front Wall Panel 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. 6' Long Wall Plates 24"...
  • Page 7 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. 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.
  • Page 8 Step 6 Build Back Wall For 12' Building 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"...
  • Page 9 Step 7 Build Back Wall For 10' Building 1. Cut (4) four 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'.
  • Page 10 Step 8 Assemble Door Header 1. Locate (2) two 2x4 boards that are 51" in length and OSB filler 2. Nail boards together. Step 9 Set Walls 1. With a helper, set the back wall and end wall on floor. Secure walls at corner with 10d coated sinkers.
  • Page 11 Step 10 Install Roof Trusses 23-1/4" 24" 24" 1. Layout front and rear 2x4 wall plates for trusses. The 'X' marks where the trusses will be placed. Important: When marking the front 2. Install metal truss supports, on the wall plate for the truss location, place front tie plate, where the trusses will the 'X' on the correct side of the lines be located.
  • Page 12 Step 11 Install Roof Sheathing & Soffit 1. 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"...

  • Page 13: Install Trim

    Step 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Step 15 Install Doors

    Step 15 Install Doors Use 1-1/4" 1. Lay the left door with the trim facing up. The 2x4 Screws Here 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"...
  • Page 16 Material Packaged In Component Kit 2x4 Sidewall Studs 88" 1x3 Corner Trim 77-1/2" 2x4 Sidewall Studs 87" 1x3 Corner Trim 60" 2x4 Sidewall Studs 77-3/4" 1x4 Corner Trim 79-3/8" 2x4 Sidewall Studs 71-1/2" 1x4 Corner Trim 58" 2x4 Sidewall Studs 56-3/4"...