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Best Barns Denver Assembly Book

12' x 16'
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the Denver
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 January 13, 2022
Greenville, PA 16125
© Copyright 2011
Remove Watermar
12' x 16'
Wondershare
PDFelement

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  • Page 1 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised January 13, 2022 12' x 16' the Denver 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

    Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement 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 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not Foundation size is 12'-0" x 16'-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 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 1 Assemble Trusses Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled the same. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, are supplied in the kit. 1.
  • Page 5 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Place (2) two truss halves together on the 2x4 gable plate. 2. Cut a 50" long 2x4 to fit and install in the center of the gable. Nail through gable plate and plywood gusset with (2) two 10d sinkers.
  • Page 6 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables 1. Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over. 2. Install pre-cut siding on rear gable. Bottom of siding extends 3/4" below the gable plate. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart. 3.
  • Page 7 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 5 Assemble Front Wall 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks. 3. Install the wall studs with 68-1/2" Top Plate the door jacks on each side of the door spacer.
  • Page 8 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 6A Assemble Side Walls 1. Position (2) two 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 72" Wall Plate 23-1/4" 24" 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" long wall studs between the wall plates. User (2) two 10d sinkers at each end of stud.
  • Page 9 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 6B Assemble Side Walls Continued 6. Position a 48" wide wall frame between (2) two 72" wall frames as shown below. Nail frames together with (4) four 10d sinkers staggered on each side. 7. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same when the wall is square.
  • Page 10 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 7 Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 2x4x68-1/2" 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'. 2.
  • Page 11 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement 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.
  • Page 12 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 8B Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls 11. Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the side walls. Make sure the side walls are plumb. The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud. Secure the longer 2x4 to the side of the stud with (2) two 3"...
  • Page 13 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 10 Install Roof Gables 1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board. See detail. Nail the gable to the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers. 2.
  • Page 14 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf 1. Remove the 7' long wall braces. 2. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together. Center one 2x4-7' over the 2x4s and secure them with 2-1/2" wood screws spaced 18" apart. 3.
  • Page 15 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses Starting at the back of the building, layout the truss spacing. Measure from the face of the gable trim to mark the location of the first truss. The last truss space will be more than 24". Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
  • Page 16 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 14 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards 1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to 2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers secured with 10d coated sinker nails. See Detail 'E'. 2. Locate (3) three 65-1/4" long soffit boards that have a beveled edge.
  • Page 17 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 1. Install a 42" x 72" OSB roof panel flush with the face of the rear gable trim. Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss.
  • Page 18 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 16 Install Front Trim 1. Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing from the interior of the gable through the siding with 1" galv. screws. 2. Install 80" long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the side walls. 3.
  • Page 19 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Step 18 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 20 Wondershare Remove Watermar PDFelement Qty. Qty. Description Size Description Size 2x4 Framing Trim 34 Wall Studs black ends 80 1/4" Gable Trim " Wall Studs wuth Door Jacks 80 1/4" Gable Trim 1/2" Tie Plates " Lower Wall Trim " 15 Wall &...