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Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised January 9, 2023
the Aspen
12' x 8'
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
© Copyright 2022

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  • Page 1 Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised January 9, 2023 the Aspen 12' x 8' 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 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 1A Assemble End Wall Frames 1. Install (3) three 2x4-72" wall studs between (2) two 48" long 2x4s. Install the center stud in the middle of the wall frame. Make (2) Two Frames Use (2) two 10d sinkers at each end of stud. 48"...
  • Page 5 Step 1B Assemble End Wall Frames Contined Install the siding panel with the angle cut with the 'LAP edge' flush with the end of the wall with the siding extending 3/4" below the bottom plate. The siding will extend 1/2" above the angled 2x4 of frame and 1"...
  • Page 6 Step 2 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Position one of the pre-built gable frames against the top edge of the end wall panels. Temporarily tack nail 1x4 blocks to the floor along the edge of the gable frame and on the angle of wall. The gable frame is not attached to wall in this step.
  • Page 7 Step 3 Assemble Front Wall Frames 72" Long Wall Plates 1. Position (2) two 72" long 2x4 boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. 24" 24-1/4" 2. Install (4) four 2x4-72" wall studs between the 2x4s from above. Use 10d sinkers. 3.
  • Page 8 Step 4 Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" long 2x4s 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 9 Step 5 Set Walls 1. Set the back wall and left side end wall on floor. Secure walls at corner with (4) four 10d coated sinkers. Nail bottom plate to floor. 2. Set the larger front wall panel. 3. Use a 6' long 2x4 to brace the front wall. 4.
  • Page 10 Step 6 Set Gables - Install 2X4 Tie Plates 1. Position a pre-built gable frame on the end wall flush with outside of 2x4 wall plate. NOT flush with siding. Secure the frame by toe nailing into the top plate of the end wall. Use 10d sinkers. 2.
  • Page 11 Step 7 Side Gables Siding Extends 1. Install gable siding using 6d galv. nails. The siding 1/2" Above will extend above the gable frame to receive the roof sheathing. 2. Repeat on opposite gable. 24-3/4" Wide Siding 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" Siding Step 8 Set Trusses 1.
  • Page 12 Step 9 Install Roof Sheathing 1. Install (2) two 46" x 72" OSB sheathing panels across the front of the roof. Butt 46" edge against back of gable siding. The 72" edge should be flush with the end of the 2x4 truss, see detail below.
  • Page 13 Step 10 Install Soffit and Trim 1. Install 6-1/4" x 48" soffit panels under the front truss overhang. Use 6d galv. nails. 2. Install (1) one 1x4x47-1/4" and (1) one 1x4x72" long gable trim, flush with the top of the roof sheathing on each end wall.
  • Page 14 Step 11 Install Front 1x6 Fascia 1. Install 1x6 fascia over the ends of the trusses, flush with the top of the roof sheathing. Cut a 75" long 1x6 board so to be flush with the face of left wall gable trim and center of 3rd truss.

  • Page 15: Install Doors

    Step 13 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 16 Aspen 12' x 8' Shed Kit Packing List For Material Shipped on Pallet 2x4 Framing & Trim Hardware 19 2 x 4 72" 1 x 4 79-1/2" Door Latch lb. 10d Sinkers lb. 6d Galv. 2 x 4 69-1/2" 1 x 4 72"...