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.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement 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"...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 1 Assemble Roof Gables and Trusses Gables will have (1) one gusset applied. Trusses will have (2) two gussets. Tip: If possible, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor using 2-1/2" deck screws. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the kit for this purpose.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 2A Assemble End walls 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"...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 2B Assemble End Walls Continued 9. Install a 60" long 2x4 in the center of the wall panel, at the top. Use (6) six 10d sinkers. Set wall aside. 10. Select the other end wall frame. 11.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 3A Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (2) two 68-1/2" and (2) two 48" long 2x4s together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. Mark plates with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C' so frames are correctly orented.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 3B Assemble Back Wall Continued 68-1/2" Wall Plate 5. Position (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. Mark the left ends with the letter 'D'. 23-1/4"...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frames 60-1/4" Top Plate 1. Cut (1) one 72" long 2x4 to a length of 69-1/2". 2. Cut (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s to a length of 60-1/4". 3. Mark spacing as shown and assemble a wall frame using (4) four 72"...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 5B Set Walls Continued 3. Install front wall frames between the end walls. 4. Temporarily install (2) two 2x4-72" boards at both sides of the door opening to hold the wall straight. These boards will be used later for tie plates. 2x4 Wall Brace 64-1/2"...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 6 Install Siding on Front Wall 1. Select a full with siding panel and install at the front left corner. 2. Install a 15-3/4" siding panel with a 'LAP' edge next. Cut edge should be flush with door opening. 3.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 7B Install Tie Plates Continued 5. Cut (4) four 26-1/2" long 2x4s from (2) two 60" long 2x4 boards. 6. Install the 26-1/2" boards on both end walls, see below. 26-1/2" Tie Plate 26-1/2" Tie Plate Step 8 Install Roof Gable...
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 9 Install 'Z' Flashing Install (2) two 60” pieces of 'Z' flashing across the top of the siding on the end wall siding. Secure in place Roof Gable using 6d galv. nails spaced 12” apart. The ends will be covered by corner trim.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 11 Install 2x4 Truss Headers 1. Place a 72" long 2x4 on top of the siding on the front wall. It will butt against the siding on the roof gable. Nail this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers. 2.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 12B Install Trusses Continued Using a 2-1/2" screw, secure all trusses to 2x4 Truss Header installed in Step 11. Toe nail truss into 2x4 tie plate using 10d sinkers. 2x4" Truss Header Detail 'A' Step 13 Install 1x4 Fascia 1.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 14 Install Roof Sheathing Install roof sheathing with 6d common, 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.
Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 15 Install Trim 1. Install 64-3/8" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing on both end walls. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart. 1x4 Gable Trim 2. Install 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim, on the front wall, flush with the face of the siding on the end walls.
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Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 16 Install Doors & Hardware 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.
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