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Assembly Book Revised November 19, 2015 Building Size the Glenwood 12' x 16' 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.
MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT This manual will show the assembly for the Glenwood building kit. See back page for the breakdown of this material. If you received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date. The foundation is 12'-0" x 15'-9". Do Not make the foundation larger. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building.
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Details for Optional Sturdy-Built Floor System Foundation size is 12'-0" x 15'-9". 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.
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Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Locate a 2x4 -12' board, with angle cuts on both ends, to be used for the truss bottom. 2. Position 105-3/4" long pre-cut 2x4 rafters on the 12' board. 3. Temporarily tack 2x4 blocks, packed in kit, around the truss members.
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Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Select another 12' long 2x4, with angle cuts on both ends. Install pre-cut rafters and bottom gussets as in previous step. Install the bottom gussets on one side only. 2. Install 38-3/4" and 50" long 2x4 gable studs. Secure gable studs with 1"...
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Step 3 Install Siding on Gables 1. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 48" siding panels. Install one of the pieces with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the bottom 2x4 board and extending 3/4" below the bottom 2x4.
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Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 72" Bottom Wall Plate 72" Top Wall Plate 23-1/4" 24" 23-1/4" 24" 2x4-72" Wall Plate Pre-cut Wall Studs 2.
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Step 6 Assemble 92-1/2" Long Sidewalls Wall Plates 92-1/2" 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' to a length of 92-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. 24" 19-3/4" 24" 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail studs to wall plates with 10d sinkers, (2) two nails on each end.
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Step 7 Assemble 89-1/2" Long Sidewalls Wall Plates 89-1/2" 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' to a length of 89-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. 24" 24" 23-1/4" 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. 3.
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Step 9 Assemble 12' Door Wall 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2x4+6' 2x4+6' Pre-cut Wall Studs 2x4-6' Boards 2x10 Door Header nail nail Door Header from Step 8 2x4 Block Cut pre-cut studs and install 2.
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Step 10 Set Wall Panels 1. Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart. 2.
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Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Cut a 2x4-8' board to 4' and install on the side wall, at the back corner of the building as shown below. Use 10d sinkers. Install a 2x4-8' in the center of the sidewall. Install another 4' long 2x4 at the front corner.
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Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses 1x4 Trim 1. Draw a line where the trusses will Back of Building be positioned. Mark an 'X' to the side of this line. Measure from outside of 1x4 Trim 2. From the first line, draw more lines 24"...
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Step 15 Set Trusses 1. Install (4) four trusses with the wood gusset on the line and the truss bottom over the 'X' marks. 2. Secure trusses with the metal hangers and 1-1/2" long hanger nails. IMPORTANT Secure the trusses to the sidewall that has the wall bracing first.
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Step 17 Install Sidewall Trim & Soffit It will be easier to install the soffit panel if the corner and sidewall trim are installed first. This enables the soffit panels to rest on the trim where it meets the building. See lower detail. 1.
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Step 18 Install 1x6 Fascia on Sidewalls 1. Install a 121-1/2" long 1x6 trim board at the rear of the building, flush with the face of the 2x4. Install the 1x6 board so the face of the board is aligned with the top of the trusses. Use a straight edge as shown below.
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Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Continued 3. Install 1x6 trim on the rear gable, flush with the top of the 2x4s. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12". Plyclip 48" x 48" 48" x 96" 1x6 Gable Trim 48" x 96" Step 20 Install Front Gable Trim and Door Trim 1.
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Step 21 Install 2x4 Jamb Support Cut leftover wall bracing and install 2x4s around the door opening against the 1x6 door jamb. 1x6 Door Jamb 2x4 Boards VIEW FROM INSIDE Install Optional Door Sill If you ordered the optional floor, install the galvanized door sill.
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Supplement Details 1. If you purchased the optional entry door, locate where you want the opening to be and install the 37-1/2" door header between two wall studs. 2. Secure the header by nailing through the top plate and wall studs with 10d sinkers. 3.
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Material Packaged Material Packaged Qty. Qty. In Component Kit In Component Kit Truss Bottom 144" 7/16" 24" x 11" Truss Gussets Truss Rafters 2x4 105-3/4" 7/16" 24" x 24" Truss Gussets Wall Plates 72" 7/16" 9-3/4" x 72" Sheathing Gable Studs 50"...
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