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Assembly Book
Revised February 6, 2013
the Riviera
12' x 16'
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 2013

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Revised February 6, 2013 the Riviera 12' x 16' 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 Riviera kit. These instructions will construct a 12'x16' building. 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 page. The optional floor package, if ordered, will be supplied by a local lumber 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 Trusses measure from here When measurements are given for a board length or width, it is from the longest side. Building Tip: If you are installing the building on a wood floor, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor as described below. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in kit.
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 3/4" Plywood 1. Butt (2) two 52-1/2" long 2x4s together and Gusset secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 44" long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together. Center the plywood gusset over the 2x4 plates. Use glue and 6d common nails.
  • Page 6 Step 4 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. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
  • Page 7 Step 6 Install Siding on Left Sidewall Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same when the wall is square. 2. Install a 36" long 2x6 board on the left end of the wall frame. The plate needs to extend 3-1/2"...
  • Page 8 Step 7 Install Siding on Right Sidewall 1. Square wall frame. Install a 36" long 2x6 board on the right end of the wall frame. The plate needs to extend 3-1/2" past the end of the wall frame. Use 10d sinkers. 2.
  • Page 9 Step 8 Assemble 4' Wide Back Wall Center Frame 1. Locate (2) two 48" long 2x4s. 2. Install (3) three 2x4-74-1/2" wall studs between the boards. Install third stud in the center of the wall frame. 48" Wall Plate Step 9 Attach Center Back Wall to End Wall 1.
  • Page 10 Step 10 Assemble Front Wall Frames Continued 1. Locate the components as shown in diagram below. 72" Long 2x4 Plate Front Wall Panel w/ Siding 2x4 Stud w/ 66-1/2" Long 2x4 Plate Header Support 2. Install the top 72" long 2x4 and bottom 66-1/2" long 2x4 plates to the wall frame. Use 10d sinkers.
  • Page 11 Step 11 Set Walls 1. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall panels to wood floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart. 2. Locate 2x3-7' boards that were used to make shipping pallet. Install at door opening and back wall panel to hold the walls straight.
  • Page 12 Step 12 Install Upper Front Wall Trim Locate (2) two 3-1/2" wide x 26-1/2" long 3/4" white pine boards that have a 3/8" thick siding board attached. When the fillers are installed the white pine board may be facing out or facing the siding. It doesn't matter, these fillers will be cover over with trim. 1.
  • Page 13 Step 13 Install Upper Back Wall Trim 3/4" Space 1. Install one of the 29" long filler boards flush along angled side of wall frame and flush with bottom of 2x6 sidewall plate. The filler should be 3/4" below the top of the wall frame.
  • Page 14 Step 15 Set Roof Trusses 1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building as shown below. Measure from the backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing to front wall. 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 15 Step 16 Install Roof Sheathing 1. Install roof sheathing per layout below. Make sure the gables and trusses are plumb. Working from back to front start first row of at the 49" mark and flush with rear gable siding. Insure sheathing meets the center of the truss at the break.
  • Page 16 Step 17 Install Front Gable Soffit Locate (4) four 96" long 2x4's with angled cuts at both ends, (2) two 10-1/8" wide x 26-1/2" long and (2) two 9" wide x 62-1/2" long primed soffit panels. These will be used to frame in the roof sheathing overhang. 1.
  • Page 17 Step 18 Install Gable Trim 1. Install a 20" x 15" plywood decorative board at the top of the front gable, flush with the top of the roof sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails. 2. Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4's flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
  • Page 18 Step 19 Install Door & Corner Trim 1. Install (2) two 1x3x72" boards along each side of the door opening, flush with the bottom edge of the siding. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may want to adjust the trim later when you install the doors.
  • Page 19 Step 21 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 20 Material Packaged In Component Kit Truss Rafters 96" Pre-built Walls 48" x 78-1/4" Collar Ties 84" Pre-built Walls 21" x 78-1/4" Wall Studs 74-1/2" 12" x 20" Plywd Gable Finial Wall Plates 72" Pre-built Doors 32" x 71-3/4" Door Jack 69-1/2"...