Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised March 6, 2017 the Arlington Building Size 12' x 20' Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc. 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 Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT This manual will show the assembly for the Arlington building kit. See back page for the breakdown of this material. If you received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date. The foundation is 12'-0" x 19'-9". Do Not make the foundation larger. Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building. If you have any questions about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. Business hours (8:00-5:00 ET) Monday thru Friday.
Constructing Details for 12'x20' Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not Foundation size is 12'-0" x 19'-9". 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" or wider. 1. Cut (17) seventeen 2x4-12' treated boards to 11' 8-7/8". These will be the floor joists. 2.
Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses 1. Locate a 2x4 -12' board, with angle cuts on both ends, to be used for the truss bottom. 2. Position 105-3/4" long pre-cut 2x4 rafters on the 12' board. 3. Temporarily tack 2x4 blocks, packed in kit, around the truss members. This will insure that the trusses are built exactly the same. 4. Position a 2x4-17-1/2" block at the ridge. 5. Position a 16-3/4" long 2x4 gable stud at each end of the truss.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables 1. Select another 12' long 2x4, with angle cuts on both ends. Install pre-cut rafters and bottom gussets as in previous step. Install the bottom gussets on one side only. 2. Install 38-3/4" and 50" long 2x4 gable studs. Secure gable studs with 1" x 4" metal drive-on plates. 3. Install the upper wood gusset, on one side. 4. Position a 2x4-17-1/2" block at the ridge. 1x4 Drive-on Plate 50" Gable Stud 38-3/4" Gable Stud 1x4 Drive-on Plate 4.
Step 3 Install Siding on Gables 1. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 48" siding panels. Install one of the pieces with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the bottom 2x4 board and extending 3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame. Secure with 6d galv. nails. 2. Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 66-1/2". Save the cutoff. Install the siding in the center. Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame. 3.
Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall (without door opening) 1. Position (4) four 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. X X 23-1/4" X X 72" Top Wall Plate 24" X X X X X X 72" Bottom Wall Plate 23-1/4" X X 24" X X X X 2x4-72" Wall Plate Pre-cut Wall Studs ottom 72" B Plate 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Pre-cut wall studs will be 92-5/8" or 92-1/4" in length.
Step 6 Assemble 140-1/2" Long sidewall 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. X X 19-3/4" X X 140-1/2" Wall Plate X X 24" 24" X X 140-1/2" Wall Plate 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top and bottom plates. 3. Square wall frame. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' extending 3-1/2" beyond the end of the wall and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate. 4.
Step 7 Assemble 89-1/2" Long Sidewall 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' to a length of 89-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. 23-1/4" X X 89-1/2" Wall Plates X X 24" X X 24" 2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. 3. Butt wall farme to wall panel from previous step. Do Not nail these frames together so they can be separated later. 4.
Step 9 Assemble 12' Front Wall (with door opening) 1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall. 8 4 1 1 Pre-cut Wall Studs 2x4-6' Boards Door Header from Step 8 2x4 Block 2x4+6' 2x4+6' nail nail Door Header 2. Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between the 2x4-6' boards where shown. Temporarily secure the bottom 2x4-6' boards together with a 2x4 block. Cut pre-cut studs and install under door header on both sides Install Stud in Center Screw 2x4 block with 3" wood screws. 3.
Step 10 Assemble Sidewall Ends 1. Cut (2) two 67" long boards from a 2x4-12'. Position the boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. 67" Wall Plates 2. Install wall studs between the top X X X X and bottom plates. Use (2) two 10d X X X X sinkers at each end of the stud. 18-1/4" 24" 67" Wall Plate 3. Measuring from the 'Tongue Edge' cut a siding panel to a width of 22-1/2". Install this panel with the cut edge extending 3-1/2" past the left end of the wall frame.
Step 11 Assemble Sidewall Center Frame 1. Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between 8' long 2x4s. Use measurements below. 2. Install a pre-built door header, packed in dormer carton, between the center wall studs. Cut pre-cut studs and install under door header on both sides Center These Studs in Opening 27-3/4" To Stud 34-1/2" door opening 27-3/4" To Stud 3. Cut (2) two pre-cut 2x4 studs and install under the door header. Step 12 Fasten Left Sidewall and Center Frame 1.
Step 12 2 Fasten Left Sidewall and Center Frame continued Square the wall frame. Install a full width siding panel but do not nail along the long edge that overlaps the left wall panel. You can nail this edge after the wall panels are installed. This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier to handle. Cut the siding out of the door opening, flush with the side frame and top header. 3. Install another siding panel. Cut out the door opening.
Step 14 Set Wall Panels 1. Set the back wall panel, without the door opening, at end of the 67" long sidewall panel. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart. 2. Next install the 8' long center panel. Do not nail 2x4 in door opening to floor. Nail along siding edge where panels overlap. 3. Next install 67" wall panel. Nail along siding edge where panels overlap. 4.
Step 14 Set Wall Panels Continued 1. Set the front wall at end of sidewall. Do not nail 2x4 in door opening. Brace where necessary. 2. Next install 140-1/2" panel. 3. Next install 89-1/2" panel. Nail along the siding edge where the sidewall panels overlap. 89-1/2" Long Wall Panel 140-1/2" Long Wall Panel Nail Along Siding Edge 3. Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in both door openings.
Step 15 Install 2x4 Tie Plates 1. Install (2) two 2x4-12' boards on the sidewalls, flush with the back wall top plate as shown below. Cut and install (2) two 2x4-8' boards flush with front wall top plate. Use 10d sinkers. 2. Cut a 6' long 2x4 in half and install 3' long 2x4s on the 12' back wall as shown below. Cut and install a 6' long 2x4 between the 3' long 2x4s. Repeat to install tie plates on the front wall.
Step 17 Layout Roof Trusses 3. When installing trusses, position the wood gusset on the line. Back Wall Measure from outside of 1x4 Trim 24" 2. From the first line, draw more lines 24" apart and put an 'X' to the side of these lines. This will place the trusses 24" on center. 22-3/8" 1x4 Trim 1. Measuring from back wall. Draw a line where the trusses will be positioned. Mark an 'X' to the side of this line. 24" Important: When installing trusses place the gusset on the line.
Step 19 Set Trusses 1. Starting from back gable install (4) four trusses with the wood gusset on the line and the truss bottom over the 'X' marks. 2. Secure trusses with the metal hangers and 1-1/2" long hanger nails. IMPORTANT Secure the trusses to the sidewall that has the wall bracing first. Make sure the opposite sidewall is plumb before securing trusses. The building width should be 12'-0" measuring outside of 2x4 tie plate to outside of 2x4 tie plate.
Step 21 Install Sidewall Trim & Soffit It is easier to install the soffit if the corner and sidewall trim are installed first. This enables the soffit to rest on the trim where it meets the building. See lower detail. 1. Install a 96-3/4" long 1x4 trim board flush with the corner trim on the back of the building. This trim board has blue paint on one end. Locate a 7/16" x 3" x 8" gauge block packed in the hardware bag. Place this gauge block under the truss overhang and butt the corner trim against it.
Step 22 Install 1x6 Fascia on Sidewalls 1. Install a 121-1/2" long 1x6 trim board at the rear of the building, flush with the face of the 2x4. Install the 1x6 board so the face of the board is aligned with the top of the trusses. Use a straight edge as shown below. Use 8d galv. nails. 2. Install a 1x6-8' board. 3. Cut 1x6-8' board flush with the 2x4 on the front gable. Save the cutoff for to finish opposite side. 4. Repeat on opposite sidewall.
Step 24 Install Roof Sheathing on Front 1. Install 4x8 roof sheathing per layout below 2. Install 1x6 trim on the end gables, flush with the top of the 2x4s. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12". Plyclip 48" x 96" 1x6 Gable Trim 48" x 48" End Wall You can cut the dormer openings as you install the roof sheathing. See Step 2 in the Dormer Assembly Book, packed in the dormer kit, for the opening sizes. 48" 72" 72" 48" 4'X8' 4'X8' 4'X4' 4'X4' 4'X8' 4'X8' Roof sheathing is packed in the component kit.
Step 25 Install Front Gable Trim and Door Trim 1. Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards, flush with the top of the 2x4s. 1x6 Gable Trim 3-7/8" Wide Jamb Material 1x4 Door Trim Complete the steps below if you are installing wood pocket doors. 1. 2. 3. 4. Install 3-7/8" x 72" white pine wide jamb material on the top of the door opening. Install 3-7/8" x 79-1/4" white pine wide jamb material on the sides of the door opening. Install 80-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards on each side of the door opening.
Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit 1. Install metal roof edging along the end walls and the front edge of the roof sheathing. Metal Roof Edge Roof Sheathing m 6 2x4 Overhang 1x i Tr 2. Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper. If you need more detailed instructions on installing shingles, there are good publications at book stores or newsstands.
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