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Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised July 15, 2021
12' x 20'
the Denver
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive
Greenville, PA 16125
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 2011

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Revised July 15, 2021 12' x 20' the Denver Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc. 205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 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 Download the most current instruction book at www.barnkits.com; use the "manuals" link on the menu bar and then select your building kit and size. Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building.
  • Page 3 Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not. Foundation size is 12'-0" x 20'-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 Trusses Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled the same. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, are supplied in the kit. 1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3-1/2" x 42-3/4" long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together.
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables DO NOT use pre-assembled truss halves for assembling the roof gables. 1. Place (2) two 61" long and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig and secure with 1"x4" drive-on plates where they meet at the knee. 2.
  • Page 6 Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables 1. Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over. 2. Install pre-cut siding on rear gable. Bottom of siding extends 3/4" below the gable plate. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart. 3.
  • Page 7 Step 5 Assemble Front Wall 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks. 3. Install the wall studs with 68-1/2" Top Plate the door jacks on each side of the door spacer.
  • Page 8 Step 6A Assemble 10' Side Walls 1. Position (2) two 2x4-48" boards and (2) two 2x4-72" boards 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 9 Step 6B Assemble Side Walls for 20' Building Length 1. Select one of the 10' side walls with siding. Butt a 10' wall frame against this wall with the 'C' marks together. Do Not nail these frames together so they can be separated later. 2.
  • Page 10 Step 7 Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" 2x4 boards 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'. 2. Install (8) eight 80-1/4" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where the plates meet.
  • Page 11 Step 8A Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls 1. Remove (2) two 7' long 2x4s from one of the shipping pallets. 2. Cut one of the 2x4s to a length of 53". Cut the other board to a length of 60". Save cut-offs. 3.
  • Page 12 Step 8B Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls 12. Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the side walls. Make sure the side walls are plumb. The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud. Secure the longer 2x4 to the side of the stud with (2) two 3"...
  • Page 13 Step 10 Install Roof Gables 1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board. See detail. Nail the gable to the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers. 2. Install gable on front wall. Bottom Edge of Gable Siding WARNING: The roof gables are...
  • Page 14 Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf 1. Remove the 7' long wall braces. 2. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together. Center one 2x4-7' over the 2x4s and secure them with 2-1/2" wood screws spaced 18" apart. 3. Repeat to assemble another gable shelf board. 2x4- 68-1/2"...
  • Page 15 Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses Starting at the back of the building, layout the truss spacing. Measure from the face of the gable trim to mark the location of the first truss. The last truss space will be more than 24". 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 16 Step 14 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards 1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to 2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers secured with 10d coated sinker nails. See Detail 'E'. 2. Locate (3) three 65-1/4" long soffit boards that have a beveled edge.
  • Page 17 Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 1. Install a 42" x 72" OSB roof panel flush with the face of the rear gable trim. Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss. Continue adding sheathing following the layout below.
  • Page 18 Step 16 Install Front Trim 1. Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing through the back of the siding with 1" galv. screws. 2. Install 80" long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the side walls. 3.
  • Page 19 Step 18 Install Doors 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 Qty. Qty. 2x4 Framing Size Description Size Wall Tie Plates " White Pine Trim 40 Wall Studs black ends 80 1/4" Gable Trim " Wall Studs wuth Door Jacks 80 1/4" Gable Trim 1/2" 15 Wall Plates " Lower Wall Trim "...