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Best Barns Maker's Loft XL Assembly Book

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Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC
205 Arlington Drive
Greenville, PA 16125

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  • Page 1 Assembly Book Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC 205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125...
  • Page 2 MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Building Permits: Foundation: What's Included: Owner Supplied: Assembly Help: help barnkits.com Care of product prior to assembly: Building Tips: Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Tools Ì Required: Ì...
  • Page 3 Foundation Types & Measurements Important Do Not Foundation Types Foundation Types Floating Cement Slab Wood Floor on Wood Runners Exterior Siding Information LP siding LAP Edge this is important Tongue Edge...
  • Page 4 Rough Opening Details for Windows and Doors (not included) If installing seperately purchased windows and doors follow the manufacturers instructions for correct rough opening size 24" x 36" Window Opening Pre-cut Wall Stud 40" window Cripplers 37-1/2" Door Header 32" x 80" Door Opening Pre-cut Wall Stud Alter the following instructions for...
  • Page 5 Step 1 Assemble (2) Two 92-1/2" Rear Wall Frames 92-1/2 Top Wall Plate 92-1/2" Treated Bottom Plate 11-3/4" 16" 16" Stud Spacing The length of pre-cut wall studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93" depending on your locality. Note: When building the lower walls, use treated 2x4s for the bottom wall plates.
  • Page 6 Step 2B Assemble (2) Two 8' Side Wall Frames continued If you are adding additional windows or doors, frame-in rough opening(s) per manufacturer's instructions. Side Wall Frames' Pre-cut 2x4 Wall Studs Treated Bottom Plate Step 3 Assemble Door Header 99" Long 2x8 48"...
  • Page 7 Step 4 Assemble (2) Two 12' Side Wall Frames if necessary 144" Top Wall Plate 144" Treated Bottom Plate 15-1/4" 16" 16" Stud Spacing Side Wall Frames' Pre-cut 2x4 Wall Studs Treated Bottom Plate...
  • Page 8 Step 5 Assemble 15'-5" Front wall Door Frame Instructions show a suggested location for a 24"x36" window. 15' - 5" Wall Plates 99" Door Header Regular Treated 17-1/2" 96" Door Opening 28-1/2" 17-1/2" 19-1/2" When setting the wall panels the door opening can be positioned on the right, as shown below, or reverse framing to position on the left end of the wall.
  • Page 9 Step 6 Set Wall Frames Front and back wall frames are positioned between long side walls. IMPORTANT: End Marked 'C' 92-1/2" End Wall Frames 12' Side Wall Frame End Marked 'C' 8' Side Wall Frame Brace wall frames with pre-cut wall studs. not included 12' Side Wall Frame 15'-5"...
  • Page 10 Step 7 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 8' Long 2x4 Tie Plate 16' Long 2x4 Tie Plate Back Wall Frames Step 8A Install Siding on Wall Frames If a siding panel has a damaged edge, install this edge at a corner where it will be covered with corner trim.
  • Page 11 Step 8B Install Siding on Wall Frames continued Edge Install This Panel First Cut & remove 2x4 Plate Cut Edge...
  • Page 12 Step 9 thru 11 Steps not needed with this size and model. Step 12 Install Stairs IMPORTANT: Go now to the instructions in the stair kit book to install the stairs, floor joist and flooring.
  • Page 13 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. on edge 81-3/4" Long 2x4 Block Truss Top Truss Knee 2x4 Block 71-3/8"...
  • Page 14 Step 13B Assemble Rear Gable continued 5/1/4" x 12" OSB Gusset 1/2" Gusset at Ridge 5-1/4" x 12" 1/2" Gusset OSB Filler at Knee Optionally install a window in gable. Refer to Step 17 80-1/2" for example of size and Stud placement.
  • Page 15 Step 14 Install Siding on Rear Gable Frame Siding Flush with Frame 16' Rear Wall Step 15 Install Trim on End Walls IMPORTANT: Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables! Siding Filler 1x4 Trim 16' Rear Wall Side Wall 1x4 Corner Trim...
  • Page 16 Step 16 Install Rear Roof Gable 2x4-12' Vertical Boards 2x4 Block 2x4 Block 2x4-12' 2x4 Stake 2x4-12' Brace Step 18 Siding Extends Over Brace Gable with Trim. Paint edge Pre-cut Studs...
  • Page 17 Step 17 Assemble & Install Front Gable Instructions show a suggested location for a 36"x36" window. Step 13 47-3/4" Long 2x4 Step 14 36" Long Step 16 Do not remove 2x4 blocks from floor. They will be used to assemble trusses. Cut to Fit Step 18 Install 2x6 Truss Plates...
  • Page 18 Step 19 Install 2x6 Soffit Blocks Install First Block Flush with Gable Siding 2x6 Truss Plate 10" Corner Stud 2nd Stud 3rd Stud...
  • Page 19 Step 20 Assemble Roof Trusses Important See detail at bottom of page 71-3/8" Truss 30" Wide Gusset Member Add 2x4 Block 31-3/4" Wide Gusset 81-3/4" Truss Member Short Side of Gusset Towards Ridge...
  • Page 20 Step 21 Install Roof Trusses 2x4-12' Board 2x6 Metal Hanger Step 22 Install Soffit & Corner Trim Cut Edge 'Tongue' Edge Short 2x4...
  • Page 21 Step 23 Install Front Gable Soffit 2x4x81-3/4" 2x4x 82-5/8" 8" Soffit Panels 8" Soffit Panel LAP Edges Step 24A Install Roof Sheathing See detail above.
  • Page 22 Step 24B Install Roof Sheathing continued Straight Edge refer to the sheathing layout 48"x59" Roof below Sheathing Gsble Knee 48"x83" Roof Sheathing Upper sheathing should rest on lower sheathing Cut Top Row Width Install Upper Sheathing Last Plyclip 96" Long 72"...
  • Page 23 Step 25A Install Gable Trim 2x4x81-3/4" 2x4x81-3/4" 2x4x82-5/8" 2x4x82-5/8"...
  • Page 24 Step 25B Install Front Gable Trim continued Blue Ends Together 82-1/4" long 1x6 Trim 82-1/4" long 1x6 Trim Step 26 Install 1x6 Door Jamb...
  • Page 25 Step 27 Install 1x4 Trim Around Door Opening 1x4 Door Trim Step 28 Install 2x4s Around Door Jamb 1x6 Door Jamb 2x4 Cut to Fit 1x6 Door Jamb 2x4 Cut to Fit VIEW FROM INSIDE...
  • Page 26 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit Optional Roof Covering Qty. Hardware Breakdown 'A' Pallet Qty. Material Shipped by Local Supplier...
  • Page 27 Qty. Material Shipped on 'A' Pallet Qty. Material Shipped on 'B' Pallet...