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Assembly Book
Revised June 25, 2012
the Cypress
Door Installed on Side
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 Assembly Book Revised June 25, 2012 the Cypress Door Installed on Side 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

    NFORMATION BOUT Thank you for purchasing our Cypress shed kit. 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 siding, roof sheathing and the optional floor package, if ordered, will be supplied by a local supplier.
  • Page 3 Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not 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" or wider. 1.
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Back Wall 1. Depending on your building length, cut (2) two 2x4 boards to the length shown below. 8' Shed - 89" long 10' Shed - 113" long 12' Shed - 137" long 16' Shed - 185" long 2.
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Sidewall To aid in the assembly of the sidewalls, attach 2x4 packing blocks to your floor with 2-1/2" screws. This will trap the perimeter 2x4s until they are nailed together. 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-10' boards to a length of 10' - 0". They will be used for wall plates. 2.
  • Page 6 Step 3 Assemble Roof Trusses Before removing sidewall and rafter blocks assemble the roof trusses. 1. Place (2) two rafter halves on top of the wall plate and secure top with a wood gusset. 2. Install 1x3-72"collar ties, stamped with an 'A', across the truss parallel with top of wall. Secure with (2) two 6d common nails on each end of collar tie.
  • Page 7 Step 5 Apply Siding on Sidewalls 1. Select (2) 4x8 siding panels and cut panels to the widths shown below. Mark the panels, on the face side, so they can be identified later. 36-3/4" 3 6 " 2. Install the siding panel 'BL' on the left corner. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
  • Page 8 Step 6 Assemble Front Wall - Offset Doors If you are constructing a 8', 12' or 16' long building go to the Step 7 if you want to install the doors in the center of the wall panel. 1. Depending on your building length, cut (2) two 2x4 boards to the length shown below. 10' Shed - 113"...
  • Page 9 Step 7 Assemble Front Wall - Doors Centered 1. Depending on your building length, cut (2) two 2x4 boards to the length shown below. 8'`Shed 89" long 12' Shed - 137" long 16' Shed - 185" long 2. Install 72" long wall studs, between the wall plates per layout below. 3.
  • Page 10 Step 7 Install Siiding on Front Wall 1. Square the wall frame. If you are constructing a 16' long building install a full width siding panel with 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past wall frame. For a 12' long building, cut a siding panel in half and use the piece with the 'Tongue Edge'.
  • Page 11 Step 9 Install Trusses 1. Set the first truss 21-3/4" from the rear gable. Secure both ends of the truss by screwing through the siding into the end of the truss using (1) one 1-1/4" wood screw. Secure truss to top plate using a 2-1/2" wood screw . 2.
  • Page 12 Step 11 Install 2x3 Overhang Install 48" long 2x3 boards on the front and back walls. Allow a 3/8" gap between the end of board and back of gable trim. Use 10d sinkers. IMPORTANT: Install the 2x3 boards and the 1x4 trim to same pitch as trusses.
  • Page 13 Step 13 Install Corner & Door Trim 1. Install 71-3/4" long 1x3 door trim on each side of door frame. Temporarily tack trim flush with door opening and bottom of siding so they can be adjusted, if necessary, when installing the doors. 2.
  • Page 14 Step 15 Apply Siding to Doors Tip: Paint the siding and the door frames before you attach the siding to the door. It will be easier to paint the door frame before the siding is applied. Seal the bottom edges of the siding and door frames. If the bottom of the doors are in close vicinity to the ground or ramp, they will absorbed moisture and rot.
  • Page 15 Step 16 Install Doors & Hardware 1. Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim, temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave a space at the top of the doors and between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand when they absorb moisture.
  • Page 16 Cypress Barn kit Packing List Qty. Qty. Description Size Description Size 2x4 Framing Whie Pine Trim 23 Wall Studs - black ends " Gable Trim 1/2" Door Jacks & Door Stop 69 1/2" Corner Trim 3/4" 10 Truss Rafters 62 5/8"...