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Best Barns Handcrafted Homestead No Loft Assembly Book

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Assembly Book
Revised April 9, 2025
Handcrafted Homestead
No Loft - 12' x 20'
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 Assembly Book Revised April 9, 2025 Handcrafted Homestead No Loft - 12' x 20' 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 Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Floor System is optionally purchased Foundation size is 12'-0" x 20'-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.
  • Page 4 Step 1 Assemble Trusses 1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3-1/2" x 42-3/4" long OSB gusset across the top where they butt together. Use 6d common nails. Install the gusset with the center line lined up where the 2x4 meet. 3/4"...
  • Page 5 Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Place (2) two 61" and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 rafters in jig as done for trusses. 2. 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.
  • Page 6 Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables Note: Gable siding will be applied from left to right on rear gable and right to left on front gable. 'LAP edge will overlap 'Tongue' edge. 1. Turn the gable frame over. Position the Gable Plate over edge of floor so gable lays flat. 2.
  • Page 7 Step 5 Assemble Front Wall 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks. Use (2) two 10d sinkers on each end. 3. Install pre-built studs with 68-1/2"...
  • Page 8 Step 6A Assemble 10' Side Walls 1. Position (2) two 2x4-48" boards and (2) two 2x4-72" 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'.
  • Page 9 Step 6B Assemble Side Walls for 20' Building Length 1. Select one of the 10' side walls with siding. Butt a 10' wall frame against this wall with the 'C' marks together. Do Not nail these frames together so they can be separated later. 2.
  • Page 10 Step 7 Assemble Back Wall 1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" 2x4 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.
  • Page 11 Step 8A Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls 1. Butt together a 7' long and a 60" long 2x4 on a flat level surface. 2. Lay a 7' long 2x4 on top of the 60" long board 3-1/2" from end. Next to this butt a 53"...
  • Page 12 Step 8B Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls 10. Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the side walls. Make sure the side walls are plumb and square to each other. The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud.
  • Page 13 Step 10 Install Roof Gables IMPORTANT: Do Not set gables until all the siding and trim are installed on walls. 1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board. See detail. Nail the gable to the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers.
  • Page 14 Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf 1. Remove the 7' long wall braces. 2. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together. Center one 2x4-7' over the 2x4s and secure them with 2-1/2" wood screws spaced 18" apart. 3. Repeat to assemble another gable shelf board. 2x4- 68-1/2"...
  • Page 15 Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses Starting at the back of the building, layout the truss spacing. Measure from the face of the gable trim to mark the location of the first truss. The last truss space will be more than 24". 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 14 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.
  • Page 17 Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing Straight Edge 1. Install a 42" x 48" OSB roof panel flush with the face of the rear gable trim. Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss. Continue adding sheathing following the layout below.
  • Page 18 Step 16 Install Front Trim It is recommended to apply caulk to the top of all trim surfaces between siding and trim to protect against moisture behind trim. 1. Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing from the interior of the gable through the siding with 1"...

  • Page 19: Step 17 Install Doors

    Step 17 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 20 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...

  • Page 21: Material List

    Material List Qty 2x4 Framing Size Qty OSB Size Tie Plates 84" Roof Sheathing 48"x72" Wall Studs 80-1/4" Roof Sheathing 42"x72" Wall Studs with Door Jacks 80-1/4" Roof Sheathing 28-1/2"x48" Gable & Wall Plates 72" Roof Sheathing 42"x76-1/2" Wall Plates 68-1/2"...