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Revised November 21, 2018

Building Size

the Brandon - R

12'x12' or 12'x16'

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.

205 Arlington Drive

Greenville, PA 16125

800-245-1577

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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Page 1 Assembly Book Revised November 21, 2018 Building Size the Brandon - R 12'x12' or 12'x16' Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc. 205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 800-245-1577 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 shed kit. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building. If you have any questions about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. Business hours (8:00-5:00 ET) Monday thru Friday. After business hours call 724-866-HELP (4357). The foundation size should measure 12'-0"...
Page 3 Constructing Details for Deluxe 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 Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s. Step 1 Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls 1. Gather (4) four 2x4-72" boards and position together then indicate with 'X' mark where the wall studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with 'the letters A' and 'B'. 72"...
Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Sidewalls for 16' Building Length If you are constructing a 12' x 12' building, go to Step 3. 1. Locate (2) two 48" long 2x4s and (3) three 2x4-72" wall studs. 2. Install (2) two 2x4-72" wall studs between wall plates at each end. Install (1) one stud in the center of the wall frame.
Page 6 Step 3 Assemble Door Wall - Offset Doors To position the door opening in the center of the wall, go to Step 4. To position the door opening on the right side of the front wall, flip the walls and apply siding to the opposite side of the wall frames.
Page 7 Step 4 Assemble Door Wall - Doors Centered 1. Locate (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4s and position them together. Indicate with 'X' marks where studs will be located.. 34-3/4" Wall Plate 19-3/4" Make (2) Two Frames 2. Install (3) three 72" wall studs between the 34-3/4" wall plates. 3.
Page 8 Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall 1. Gather (4) four 2x4-68-1/2" boards an position together then 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 9 Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and (12) twelve 6d common nails. This will be used as the bottom plate on the roof gables. 2.
Page 10 Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below. The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss rafter and collar tie in place.
Page 11 Step 8A Set Walls For 12' x 12' Building If you are constructing a 12' x 16' building, go to Step 8B. 67-1/2" Long 2x4 1. Gather (2) two 67-1/2" long 2x4 boards and a 3-1/4" x 67-1/4" OSB filler panel. Glue both sides of OSB.
Page 12 Step 8B Set Walls For 12' x 16' Building 67-1/2" Long 2x4 1. Assemble door header using (2) two 67-1/2" long 2x4 boards and 3-1/4" x 67-1/4" OSB filler panel. Glue both sides of OSB. Nail header together with (8) eight 10d sinkers on each side. OSB Filler 2.
Page 13 Step 9 Install White Pine Trim Tip; Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim. 1. Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim boards to the side wall flush with the top 2x4 wall plate and flush with siding on the front and back walls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart. 2.
Page 14 Step 11 Install Siding on Gables 1. Select one of the gable frames. Turn the gable over so bottom plate is on edge on floor. Support gable studs and rafters with (2) two 2x4-72" boards stacked. This will give you a solid surface when nailing siding.
Page 15 Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Side Walls For a 16' Building Length, Skip to Number 4 1. Cut a 2x4-72" in half and install one 3' piece over a side wall, against the front gable plate and flush with the inside of soffit. Use 10d sinkers. 2.
Page 16 Step 15 Set Roof Trusses and Soffit Blocks 1. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with 6d common nails. 2. Install short 2x4 blocks at both ends of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks to the soffit panel using (2) two 1-1/2"...
Page 17 Step 17 Install 1x4 Fascia & Roof Sheathing 1. Starting at the rear of the building, install a 1x4-6' white pine fascia board against the rear gable trim. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4. See Detail 'E'.
Page 18 Step 18 Install Front Gable Soffit and Door Trim 1. Locate (2) two 1x3-72" long trim boards. Tack these boards, with a couple nails, flush to each side of the door opening. You may want to move the trim later when you install the doors. 2.
Page 19 Step 20 Install Doors & Hardware 1. Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to the back side of the door. When doors are closed this 2x4 will be in the center where doors meet. Lay the door with the trim facing up and install (3) three 5"...
Page 20 Bld. Length Material Packaged In Component Kit Collar Ties 82" 1 lb. box Sinkers Truss Rafters 80-1/2" 1 lb. box Galv. Wall Studs 72" 1 lb. box Sinkers Wall Plates 68-1/2" 1 lb. box Galv. Wall Plates 67-1/2" 1 lb. box Common Wall Plates 58-1/2"...

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