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New Castle
Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC
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
RBS Holdings, LLC
Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised September 28, 2022
Building Size 12'x16'
Greenville, PA 16125
© Copyright 2022

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  • Page 1 Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised September 28, 2022 New Castle Building Size 12'x16' Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC 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 RBS Holdings, LLC ©...

  • Page 2: Tool List

    MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building. If you have any questions about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. Business hours (8:00-5:00 ET) Monday thru Friday. After business hours call 724-866-HELP (4357). The foundation size should measure 12'-0"...
  • Page 3 Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners 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.
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble 12' Side Walls Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s. 1. Gather (4) four 2x4-68-1/2" boards an position together then 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"...
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Back Wall 1. Gather (4) four 2x4-72" boards and position together then indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters A' and 'B'. 72" Wall Plate 72"...
  • Page 6 Step 3 Assemble Back Wall Continued 1. Locate (2) two 45" long 2x4s and (3) three 2x4-72" wall studs. 2. Install (2) two 2x4-72" wall studs between wall plates at each end. Install (1) one stud in the center of the wall frame. 72"...
  • Page 7 Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frames 1. Locate (2) two 2x4-72" boards. Cut (1) one 14-1/2" plate from each board. Save the 57-1/2" long cutoffs, they will be used in a later step. 2. Assemble a wall frame using (2) two 2x4-72" boards an the (2) two 14-1/2" wall plates cut above.
  • Page 8 Step 5 Install Siding on Front Wall Frames If you want the door opening on the right, flip the walls and apply siding to the opposite side of the wall frames. LAP Edge Cut Edge Flush 71-1/2" Header 1. Install a 16" wide siding panel with a Support LAP edge.
  • Page 9 Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use apply glue with a brush and (12) twelve 6d common nails.
  • Page 10 Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below. The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss rafters in place.
  • Page 11 Step 8 Set Walls & Install Door Header 67-1/2" Long 2x4 1. Gather (2) two 67-1/2" long 2x4 boards and a 3-1/4" x 67-1/4" OSB filler panel. Glue both sides of OSB with a brush. Nail header together from both sides with 10d sinkers OSB Filler staggered 6"...

  • Page 12: Install Trim

    Step 9 Install Trim Tip; Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim. 1. Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim boards to the side wall flush with the top 2x4 wall plate and flush with siding on the front and back walls. Use 6d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart. 2.
  • Page 13 Step 11 Install Siding on Gables 1. Select one of the gable frames. Turn the gable over so bottom plate is on edge on floor. Support gable studs and rafters with (2) two 2x4-72" boards stacked. This will give you a solid surface when nailing siding.
  • Page 14 Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates & Door Trim 1. Remove 2x4s used for bracing door opening. Install these boards on the front wall starting at the front right corner. Boards should be flush with the inside of the 2x4 top plates and soffit. Use 10d sinkers spaced 16"...
  • Page 15 Step 14 Layout Roof Trusses 1. Layout the truss spacing from the left side wall of the building. Measure from the backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing to other gable. 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 Step 15 Set Roof Trusses and Soffit Blocks 1. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with hanger nails. 2. Install short 2x4 blocks at both ends of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks to the soffit panel using (2) two 1-1/2" long exterior screws. 3.
  • Page 17 Step 17 Install 1x4 Fascia & Roof Sheathing 1. Starting at the front left of the building, install a 1x4-6' fascia board flush with the face of the siding on the left gable. See Detail 'E'. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4.
  • Page 18 Step 18 Install Gable Trim 1. Install a 8-1/2" long trim board, called a keystone, at the top of the gable flush with the top of the roof sheathing. Use 6d galv. nails. 2. Install (2) two 81" long 1x4 trim boards flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
  • Page 19 Step 20 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.

  • Page 20: Material List

    Material List 2x4 for Collar Ties 82" 1 lb. box Sinkers 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2" 1 lb. box Galv. 2x4 for Wall Studs & Plates 72" 1 lb. box Hanger Nails 2x4 for Wall Plates 68-1/2" 1 lb. box Common 2x4 for Door Header 67-1/2"...