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Best Barns the Elm R Assembly Book

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Best Barns
Assembly Book
revised October 8, 2021
10' x 12'
the Elm R
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 2016

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  • Page 1 Best Barns Assembly Book revised October 8, 2021 10' x 12' the Elm R 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 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 Construction Details for Optional Floor System 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. Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3-1/2"...
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 60" 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'. 60" Wall Plate 60"...
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Side Walls 1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" 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'. 68-1/2" Wall Plate 68-1/2"...
  • Page 6 Step 3 Assemble Front Wall Frames 1. Cut (2) two 27-3/4" long boards from (1) one 72" long 2x4 board. 2. Cut (2) two 72" 2x4s to a length of 69-1/2" used for header supports. 60" Wall Plate 27-3/4" Wall Plate 13-1/2"...
  • Page 7 Step 5 Install Collar Ties 1. Select (3) three trusses that have gussets installed on both sides and install a 1x4-72" long white pine board on one side as shown. Use (4) four 6d common nails on each end. 2. Remove 2x4 blocks. Save blocks, some will be used when installing 1x4 Collar Tie gables.
  • Page 8 Step 7 Install Tie Plates on Side Walls 1. Remove (4) four 78” long 2x4s from the pallet. The bit for the screws is in hardware bag. 2. Cut (2) two 78" long boards in half. Install (1) one 39” board over the side wall flush with the 2x4 wall plate on the front wall.
  • Page 9 Step 9 Install Siding on Front Wall 1. Select a 12-1/2" siding panel with a 'Tongue' edge and install at the front left corner. Cut edge will be flush with side wall siding. Install a 15-3/4" siding panel with a 'LAP' edge next. Cut edge should be flush with door opening.
  • Page 10 Step 11 Install 'Z' Flashing Install (2) two 60” pieces of 'Z' flashing across the top of the siding on the back wall siding. Roof Gable Secure in place using 6d galv. nails spaced 12” apart. The ends will be covered by corner trim. 60"...
  • Page 11 Step 13 Install 2x4 Truss Headers 1. Place a 72" long 2x4 on top of the siding on the sidewall. It will butt against the siding on the roof gable. Nails this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers. 2.
  • Page 12 Step 14B Install Trusses Continued Using a 2-1/2" screw, secure all trusses to 2x4 Truss Header installed in Step 13. Toe nail truss into 2x4 tie plate using 10d sinkers. Detail 'A' 2x4 Truss Header Step 15 Install 1x4 Fascia 1.
  • Page 13 Step 16 Install Roof Sheathing Install roof sheathing with 6d ommon nails, space nails 12" apart. When installing sheathing across the top, insert a plyclip into the roof sheathing between each truss. The top row of sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting. See detail below.

  • Page 14: Step 17 Install Trim

    Step 17 Install Trim 1. Install 64-3/8" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing on the front and back. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart. 2. Install 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim, on the side walls, flush with the face of the siding on the front and.
  • Page 15 Step 18 Install Doors & Hardware 1. Locate the door that has a 2x4 fastened, on edge, to the back side of the door. When doors are closed this 2x4 will be in the center where doors meet. Lay the door with the trim facing up and install (3) three 5"...
  • Page 16 Packing List' Qty. Description Qty. Hardware Description 78" Attached to Pallet lbs. Coated Sinkers 62" Truss Rafters lbs. Galvanized Nails 72" Studs & Plate Boards lbs. Common Nails 68-1/2" Plate Boards 5" Hinges 60" Plate Boards 4" Door Hasp 10"-12" Blocks for Truss Jig 6"...