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MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements, Building Permits: restrictions or permits necessary for construction. By owner. Refer to next page for foundation suggestions and size. Foundation: Our package includes pre-cut materials for the 2nd floor roof gables, roof What's Included: trusses, gable trim and pre-built loft and barn doors.
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Foundation Types & Measurements Important: You will need to have a proper foundation installed to support the building. Depending on the intended use determines what type of foundation is best. Do Not make the foundation larger than the building size. When installing the building on a concrete slab, install the siding flush with the bottom plate.
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Step 1 Assemble (2) Two 92-1/2" Rear Wall Frames 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' (one will be treated) to a length of 92-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. 2. Mark a 'C' anywhere between first two stud marks. This is referenced in a later step. 92-1/2 Top Wall Plate 92-1/2"...
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Step 2B Assemble (6) Six 8' Side Wall Frames continued 2. Install (7) seven pre-cut wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail the treated bottom plate to each wall stud with (2) two 16d galvanized deck nails. Use (2) two 10d coated sinker nails per stud to secure the top plate.
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Step 4 Assemble 15'-5' Front wall Door Frame 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' (one will be treated) to a length of 15'-5". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located and an 'S' where the support studs will be located..
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Step 5 Install Wall Frames Front and back wall frames are positioned between long side walls. 1. Install one of the 92-1/2" rear wall frames against inside of a 8' side wall frame. Brace walls with pre-cut studs. IMPORTANT: Orient end marked with a 'C' to corner. Secure frames together at the corner using (4) four 10d sinkers 2.
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Step 6 Install Wall Frames continued 5. Install the remaining side wall frames. 6. Install the 15'-5" front wall frame. Secure to side walls with 10d sinkers. 7. Secure the frames together at the corner using (4) four 10d sinkers. Nail frames to the floor using 16d coated sinker nails (or concrete anchor bolts, not included) 24"...
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Step 7 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Install a 16' long 2x4 on the back wall. Use 10d sinkers space 16" apart to secure tie plates. 2. Repeat to install a 16' long 2x4 tie plate on the opposite front wall. 12' Long 2x4 Tie Plate 16' Long 2x4 Tie Plate Back Wall Frames...
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Step 8B Install Siding on Wall Frames continued 1. Install a full width siding panel on the side wall with the 'LAP' edge flush with the 2x4s on the back wall. Install (5) five more siding panels. If necessary cut last panel flush with 2x4s on front wall.
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Step 9 Install 2x10 Joist Headers IMPORTANT: If you purchased the optional stair kit, go now to the instructions in the stair kit book to install the stairs, floor joist and flooring. Otherwise, modify the instructions on Step 11 to provide another way to access to the loft area. 1.
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Step 11 Install Floor Joist Cut 2x10-16' boards to 182" length and install between the side walls. Secure to joist hanger with 1-1/2" hanger nails. 192" Long 2x10 Floor Joist Step 12 Install Loft Flooring Starting at the front (door wall) install 3/4" T&G flooring with the 'Tongue' edge flush with the 2x4 tie plates on side walls.
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Step 13A Assemble Rear Gable Assemble the roof gables and trusses on the center of the loft floor. This will make it easier to stand the gable upright over the lower wall. 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-10' boards to a length of 97-1/2". Position these 2x4s, on edge and butt together. 2.
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Step 13B Assemble Rear Gable continued 1. Secure the 2x6 boards together at the knee and ridge with 1/2" OSB gussets. Use 6d common nails. Nail 5-1/4" x 12" OSB fillers where shown below. 5/1/4" x 12" OSB Gusset 1/2" Gusset at Ridge 5-1/4"...
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Step 14 Install Siding on Rear Gable Frame 1. Stand up the gable frame and slide it to the rear of the building. Position the frame with the bottom towards the rear wall so it can be erected after the siding is applied. Install a pre-cut siding panel with the 'cut edge' flush with the left side of the gable frame.
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Step 16 Install Rear Roof Gable 2x4-12' Vertical Boards 1. Install (2) two 2x4-12' boards on the back wall to prevent the gable from falling off during gable installation. Install (2) two more 2x4-12 boards to brace the vertical 2x4 in place. Before bracing the vertical 2x4s in place attach (2) two 2x4 blocks to the back of the 2x4s.
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Step 17 Assemble & Install Front Gable 1. Repeat Step 13 to assemble front gable. Do Not install a 2x4 stud in the center of the opening if the loft doors will be installed in the opening later. 2. Stand up the gable frame and slide it to the front of the building. Position the frame with the bottom towards the front wall so it can be erected after the siding is applied.
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Step 19 Install 2x6 Soffit Blocks 1. Locate pre-built 2x6 soffit blocks, (4) Four will have siding attached. Starting from back wall position a soffit block with attached siding under bottom plate of gable and flush with face of gable siding. Secure to wall using (2) two 3" deck screws. 2.
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Step 20 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Lay truss parts inside the 2x4 blocks used around gable frames. One end of the 81-3/4" long 2x6 boards have a blue mark. Place these ends together at the ridge. Add a 2x4 block at the bottom of the truss legs to keep this 2x6 from moving.
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Step 21 Install Roof Trusses 1. Install 2x6 hangers over the 'X' marks on the truss plate and flush with outside edge of 2x6. Use 1-1/2" joist hanger nails. Set truss legs into hanger. Use 10d coated sinker nails to secure the truss to the metal hanger (use hanger eyelets to guide the nails at the correct angle).
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Step 23 Install Front Gable Soffit 1. Install 81-3/4" long 2x4s on the top of the front gable, flush with the top of the gable frame. Install 2x4x81-3/4" the ends with the blue mark together at the peak of the gable. Use 10d sinkers spaced 12" apart. 2.
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Step 24B Install Roof Sheathing continued Straight 2. Cut (2) two 48"x96" OSB sheets in half to make (4) Edge four 48"x48" sheets. Re-cut one to 36"x48". 48"x59" Roof 3. Starting at gable knee install roof sheathing at the Sheathing front of the building, refer to the sheathing layout below.
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Step 25 Install Gable Trim 1. Insert a 81-3/4" long 2x4 between the soffit panels and the roof sheathing on the upper gable. Use 1-1/4" trim screws to secure the soffit panels to the 2x4s. Use 7d sinkers to secure the roof sheathing to the 2x4s.
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Step 25B Install Gable Trim continued 4. Install 82-1/4" long 1x6 trim boards at the top of the gable. Install the end with the blue marking at the ridge. Install 1x6 flush with the top of the roof sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails. Blue Ends Together 5.
Step 28 Install Doors 1. Lay the left door with the trim facing up. The 2x4 frame on the left door extends past the door trim. See detail below. 2. Install (3) three 6" hinges to the left side of the door frame.
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Step 29 Install Gable Loft Doors If you removed the siding from the opening in the front gable follow the directions below to install siding on the loft door frames. Suggestion; Paint siding and trim before assembling. 1. Lay both door frames on a flat surface. Install the 23" wide siding panel on the left door. Install siding, back side facing up, flush with the right side of the door frame.
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Packing List Roanoke 16' Wide x 24' Building iit Material Shipped by Local Supplier Qty. Material Shipped by Local Supplier Qty. Without Stair Kit Pre-cut Wall Studs 2x10 Floor Joist Headers Wall Plates (treated) 2x10 Floor Joist & Headers Wall plates (treated)
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Packing List Roanoke 16' Wide x 24' Building iit Qty. Material Shipped on 'A' Pallet Qty. Material Shipped on 'B' Pallet Pre-built Gable Frames 21-3/4" x 48" Truss - Top Cord x 81-3/4" Pre-built Gable Frames 19-1/4" x 48" Gable Overhang x 81-3/4"...
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