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Best Barns Weston Assembly Book

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Assembly Book
Revised November 4, 2021
the Weston
Building Size 12'x24'
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.
© Copyright 2018

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Revised November 4, 2021 the Weston Building Size 12'x24' 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 Unpack all items & organize according to size and type. This will make items easier to find when instructed. Review the parts list on the back page. Should there be missing items or sub-par material contact Best Barns Customer Service. DO NOT discard any material including the pallet until your project is complete. Assembly: Review all instructions before you begin.
  • Page 3 Details for Optional Sturdy-Built Floor System Foundation size is 12'-0" x 24'-0". 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.
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Side Walls Do not discard any material until construction is complete, including short 2x4 blocks. 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. Wall Plates 140-1/2"...
  • Page 5 Step 3 Assemble 12' Back Wall 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' (one will be treated) to a length of 144". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. Wall Plate 144" Top Wall Plate Treated Bottom Plate 24"...
  • Page 6 Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frame 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards (one will be treated) to a length of 144" for wall plates. Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' Marks where the wall studs will be located. Mark an 'S' on the bottom plate where the door header supports will be located.
  • Page 7 Step 5 Set Wall Panels 1. Erect back wall and side walls. The 'C' marks on side walls must be at each end. Secure walls together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Brace side walls with pre-cut wall studs to hold walls secure and plumb.
  • Page 8 Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 144". 2. Place one of the 144" boards on the floor along with (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 rafters as shown below. Bottom 144" plate will be on edge. Rafters will lay flat. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the kit.
  • Page 9 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. Insure the collar tie ends are at equal distances from truss top.
  • Page 10 Step 8 Install Primed Soffit and Fillers 1. Install a 7" wide x 48-3/4" siding panel over the side wall with the primed side facing down. The 'tongue' edge should be flush with front wall plate, NOT over OSB. Tack the soffit with a couple 6d common nails.
  • Page 11 Step 10 Install Siding on Gables 1. Locate pre-cut gable OSB. Install OSB above the lower OSB wall panels and flush with ends of gable frame. Make sure OSB doesn't extend above top of frame. Use 6d common nails. 2. Repeat to install OSB on the other gable frame.
  • Page 12 Step 12 Layout Roof Trusses & Install Soffit Blocks 1. Starting on back corner measure from the backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing to other gable. 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 13 Step 13 Install Rear Gable Trim The front able trim will be installed in a later step. Rear Gable Install (4) four small OSB fillers, packed with the hardware, over the 2x4 soffit blocks. Fillers will be flush with the gable siding. Use 6d common nails.
  • Page 14 Step 14 Install Fascia on Side Walls 1. Install a 1x4-4' fascia trim 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'. Use a straight edge to align the 1x4 board with the top of the trusses.
  • Page 15 Step 15B Install Roof Sheathing continued Sheets should meet at center of trusses when installed 4. From (2) two 4x8 sheets of OSB cut (2) two 48"x48" and (2) two 36-1/2"x48" pieces. Cut (2) two 4x8 sheets of OSB into 36-1/2"x96". Install these sheets indicated with an * along with the pre-cut sheets as shown below.
  • Page 16 Step 17 Finish Side Wall Trim 1. Locate (2) two 1x4-6' trim boards. Cut each to fit against back of front gable trim and install on the side walls. 1x4 Fascia Step 18 Install Gable & Door Trim 1. Install a keystone and gable trim under the roof sheathing as done 1x4 Gable Trim in Step 13.
  • Page 17 Step 19 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit Roof Covering 14 bdl. Roof Shingles 10 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge-10' Step 20 Install Door Stop on Left Door Qty. Material Shipped in 48" Door Kit 48" x 84" Pre-built Doors 12"...

  • Page 18: Install Doors

    Step 21 Install Doors If your door opening is out of square, the space around the doors will not be even. You can remove and re-position the side trim to make allowances for this. The side trim does not have to be flush with the frame of the door opening.
  • Page 19 Vinyl Siding General Information Install the siding according to the manufacturer's instructions. Material List for Vinyl Siding 5-1/2 sq. Vinyl Siding double 4" standard profile Outside Corners J-Channel Under Sill Trim Starter Strips Nails Under Sill Trim Starter Strip 1x4 Door Trim Outside Corner J-Channel...
  • Page 20 Weston 12x24 Material List lbs. Sinkers 2x4 for Collar Ties 82" lbs. Galv. 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2" 10 lbs. Common 2x4 for Gable Studs 23-1/2" lbs. Hanger Nails 2x4 for Soffit Blocks 5" or longer 100 ea. 1-1/2" Exterior Screws 1x4 for Side Wall Fascia 72"...