Reynolds Building Systems Best Barns Denver Assembly Book 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. Butt together a 7' long and a 60" long 2x4 on a flat level surface.
4. Lay a 7' long 2x4 on top of the 60" long board 3-1/2" from end. Next
to this butt a 53" long 2x4. Secure all boards together with a double row
of 2-1/2" long wood screws spaced 18" apart.
3-1/2" Space on
each end
5. Set the back wall panel between (2) two 10' long side walls. Position the 'C' mark toward front
of building. Secure wall panels together at the corners using (4) four 10d sinkers per corner.
6. Install the next (2) two side walls with the 'C' mark towards back of building.Nail with 10d
sinkers. Nail siding edge where panels overlap.
7. Install front wall between the side walls. Nail along the siding edge where the side wall siding
panels overlap.
8. Install the center Wall Brace
between the side walls to hold
them straight. See Detail 'D' top
on next page.
Wall Brace
12' Long Rear
Wall Panel
10. Remove the 2x4 door spacer and install it in the door opening to brace the front wall.
11. Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening.
2x4- 7'
2x4- 60"
2x4 Wall
Brace
Nail Along Siding Edge
2x4- 7'