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MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Thank you for purchasing our kit. Please read the following information before beginning construction. Always check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements or restrictions. Floor: Wood flooring is sold optionally. You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad. Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing! Tools Required: Hand or Circular Saw Level...
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Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Floor System is optionally purchased 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.
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Step 1 Assemble Loft Beams 1. Locate (2) two 36" long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end and a 2x6 board without a notch. Position these 2x6 boards on a flat surface as shown below. 2. Locate (2) two 72" long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end. Install these 2x6 boards over the bottom boards as shown.
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Step 3 Assemble Trusses 1. Position a Gable Plate (from Step 2) on the floor with the narrow edge side down. DO NOT attach this plate to the rafters in the next step. It is temporarily used to hold the rafters in place. 2.
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Step 4A Assemble Roof Gable without Loft Doors If you do not want to install the loft doors on the front gable for outside access to the loft area build (2) two gables as described in this step. 1. Place (2) two 61" and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 rafters in jig as done for trusses. 2.
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Step 4B Assemble Roof Gable with Loft Doors 1. Place (2) two 61" and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 rafters in jig as done for trusses. 2. Secure the top with a 9"x12" gusset. 3. Place (2) two 40-3/4" long 2x4s with angle cut on one end. Secure the bottom to the 2x4 Gable Plate by nailing through plate with (2) two 10d sinkers.
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Step 5A Apply Siding to a Gable without Loft Doors Building Tip: Gather pre-cut gable siding and position them on gable frames before nailing. Siding should extend 3/4" below Gable Plate. If siding extends above frame cut siding flush with frame. 'LAP' Edge 1.
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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.
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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.
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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. Install (8) eight 80-1/4" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where the plates meet.
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Step 8 Assemble Door Header Assemble door header using (2) two 75" long 2x6 boards and a 75" OSB filler panel. Nail header together with 10d coated sinkers. Use (12) twelve nails on each side. 75" Long 2x6 OSB Filler Step 9A Assemble Bottom Wall Plate (doors offset) If you want the barn doors in the center of the front wall, go to Step 9B.
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Step 10A Assemble Front Wall (doors offset) 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers. 3. Install pre-built studs with 68-1/2' Top Wall Plates the door jacks attached to either side of the door spacer.
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Step 10B Assemble Front Wall (doors centered) 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks using 10d sinkers. 3. Install pre-built studs with 68-1/2" Top Plate the door jacks attached to either side of the door spacer.
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Step 11 Set Walls 1. Set the back wall panel between the side walls. Secure wall panels together at the corners using (4) four 10d coated sinker nails per corner. 2. Install the front wall frame between the side walls. 3.
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Step 13 Install 2x6 Loft Beams 1. Install the front 2x6 beam to the side of the double studs facing the front of the building. Place the notch under the top plate. Cut to fit under the beam (2) two 80-1/4" long 2x4s. Toenail to beam and bottom plate with 10d sinkers.
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Step 14 Install Loft Floor Joists 1. Install (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s on the back wall to support the floor joist. Install the 2x4s 3-1/2" below the top of the wall plate. Secure to wall studs with 10d sinkers, 2 nails per stud. 68-1/2"...
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Step 15 Install Loft Flooring 1. Install 7/16" OSB loft flooring on back loft floor joists. Loft flooring is flush with outside of top wall plate. Use 7d sinker nails spaced 8” apart. See layout pattern below: 3-1/2" x 51" Filler 2.
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Step 17 Set Gables IMPORTANT: Do Not set gables until all the siding and trim are installed on walls. Caution: The gable ends are heavy and awkward. You'll need helpers to lift and set gables in place. 1. Install the gable without loft doors on the rear wall.
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Step 18 Install 2x4 Truss Plates 1. Install a 48" long 2x4 truss plate against the rear gable and flush with outside edge of wall plate. Next install a Rear Gable 72" long 2x4. Cut to fit another 72" and install against front gable.
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Step 19 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards Before installing the soffit boards to the side wall, use a straight edge to make sure the trusses align with the bevel cut on the soffit board. Adjust soffit board up or down if necessary. 1.
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Step 20B Install Roof Sheathing (continued) 2. Before installing the last row of 13" OSB sheets insert (2) two plyclips onto roof sheathing between every truss. The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for ridge venting if installed.
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Step 21 Install Front Gable Overhang Ends With Blue Mark 61" long 2x3 1. Install (2) two 61" and (2) two 42-1/2" long 2x3s against the roof sheathing; screw the sheathing to the 42-1/2" long 2x3 2x3s with 1-5/8" drywall screws. Important: the roof sheathing should extend 3/4"...
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Step 22 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.
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Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit Install shingles according per the instructions on the wrapper. Additional information and tutorials can be found on various online sources. Building Tip: Install ridge vent (purchased separately) in lieu of shingle caps. Ridge vent provides ideal Space ventilation, preventing heat and moisture build-up from Optional ridge vent provides...
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