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the Millcreek
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive
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.
Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised July 22, 2021
Greenville, PA 16125
© Copyright 2011
12'x 20'

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Revised July 22, 2021 12'x 20' the Millcreek 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 Loft Beams 1. Locate (2) two 36" long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end and a 2x6 board without a notch. Position these 2x6 boards on a flat surface as shown below. 2. Apply a coat of glue with a brush to the top surface. 3.
  • Page 5 Step 3 Assemble Trusses 1. Position a Gable Plate (from Step 2) on the floor with the narrow edge side down. 2. Position (2) two truss halves (2x4s connected with a metal plate) with the short legs against the end of the 2x4 Gable Plate Assembly. DO NOT attach the Gable Plate Assembly to the truss.
  • Page 6 Step 4 Assemble Roof Gables DO NOT use trusses or pre-pressed truss halves for roof gables 1. Place (2) two 61" and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig and secure together with 1"x4" drive-on metal plates. 2.
  • Page 7 Step 5A Apply Siding to Rear Roof Gable Building Tip: Gather all pre-cut gable siding and position them on gable frames before nailing. All siding should extend 3/4" below Gable Plate. If siding extends above frame cut siding flush with frame. 'LAP' Edge 1.
  • 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 8 Assemble Door Header Assemble door header using (2) two 75" long 2x6 boards and a 75" OSB filler panel. Apply wood glue with a brush between OSB and boards. Nail header together with 10d coated sinkers. Use (12) twelve nails on each side. 75"...
  • Page 12 Step 10A Assemble Front Wall (doors offset) 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers. 3. Install pre-built studs with 68-1/2' Top Wall Plates the door jacks attached to either side of the door spacer.
  • Page 13 Step 10B Assemble Front Wall (doors centered) 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers. 3. Install pre-built studs with 68-1/2" Top Plate the door jacks attached to either side of the door spacer.
  • Page 14 Step 11 Set Walls There are (2) two 2x4s that are screwed to each pallet. Unscrew these 2x4s and use (2) two of the 2x4s as braces to hold the walls straight. The other 2x4s will be used later. 1. Set the back wall panel between (2) two 10' long side walls. Position the 'C' mark toward front of building.
  • Page 15 Step 13 Install Loft Floor Joist Headers 1. Install (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s on the back wall to support the floor joists. Install the 2x4s flush with the top of the 2x4 wall plate. Secure to wall studs and top plate with 10d sinkers spaced 4"...
  • Page 16 Step 15 Install 2x4 Floor Joists 2x4 Hanger Install 84" long 2x4s between the front and rear beams and the 2x4s joist headers. Install Cover 'X' Marks on 2x4 hangers with 10d sinkers. 2x6 Beams Step 16 Install Loft Flooring 1.
  • Page 17 Step 17 Install Wall Trim 1. Install (2) two 84-1/2" long 1x4 corner trim boards on the back wall, flush with the siding on the side walls and flush with loft flooring. Use 6d galvanized box nails spaced 12" apart. 2.
  • Page 18 Step 18B Set Rear and Front Gables (continued) 2. Install (2) two 61" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable. Install the ends with blue marks together. Install trim with 6d galvanized nails spaced 12" apart. 3.
  • Page 19 Step 19 Install 2x4 Truss Plates 1. Install a 64" long 2x4 truss plate against the rear gable and flush with outside edge of wall plate, followed by a 72" truss plate. Install another 64" long 2x4 truss plate. Rear Gable Cut a 48"...
  • Page 20 Step 20 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards 1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to 2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers and 10d sinkers. 2. Locate 65-1/4" long soffit boards that have a beveled edge. Install one of these boards flush with the top of the siding and butting against the rear gable trim.
  • Page 21 Step 21B Install Roof Sheathing (continued) 3. Install roof sheathing on the upper roof trusses. Insert (2) two plyclips onto roof sheathing between every truss on the top row. The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation.
  • Page 22 Step 22 Install Front Gable Overhang and Loft Doors Ends With Blue Mark 61" long 2x3 1. Install (2) two 61" and (2) two 42-1/2" long 2x3s against the roof sheathing; screw the sheathing to the 42-1/2" long 2x3 2x3s with 1-5/8" long screws. Important: the roof sheathing should extend 3/4"...
  • Page 23 Step 23 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 24 Qty. Qty. 2x4 Framing Size White Pine Trim Size 10 Floor Joist for Loft " Gable Trim " 40 Wall Studs 80 1/4" Gable Trim 1/2" Wall Studs wuth Door Jacks 80 1/4" Lower Wall Trim " 14 Wall Plates "...