Best Barns USA Assembly Book Revised September 19, 2017 the Millcreek 12'x 16' 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.
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Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not 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. Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3-1/2" or wider. 1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long blocks. Butt the 4x4-8' timbers together to make 16' runners.
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. Apply a coat of glue to the top surface using wood glue supplied in the kit. 3. Locate (2) two 72" long 2x6 boards with a notch on one end. Install these 2x6 boards over the bottom boards. 72" Long 2x6 w/ Notch 72" Long 2x6 w/ Notch 36" Long 2x6 w/ Notch UE GL 72" Long 2x6 without notch 36" Long 2x6 w/ Notch 4.
Step 3 Assemble Trusses Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily tack-nail or screw 2x4 blocks to the floor using short 2x4 packing blocks supplied in kit. This will ensure that all the trusses are assembled the same. 1. Position a Gable Plate (from Step 2) on the floor with the narrow edge side down. Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight. 2. Position (2) two truss halves (2x4s connected with a metal plate) with the short legs against the 2x4 Gable Plate Assembly.
Step 4 Assemble Roof Gables DO NOT use trusses from Step 3 to assemble the roof gables. 1. Place (2) two truss halves together and secure the top with a 1"x4" barbed metal plate. 2. Nail a 31-3/4" long 2x3 board to the truss at the ridge with 10d coated sinkers. 3. Cut a 42-3/4" long 2x4 to fit and install in the center of the gable. Nail through gable plate and plywood gusset with (2) two 10d sinkers. Secure the top with a 1x4 barbed metal plate. 4. Butt (2) two 40-3/4" long 2x4s against the wood gusset.
Step 5A Apply Siding to Rear Roof Gable 1. Remove 2x4 blocks and turn gable frame over. 2. Install pre-cut siding on rear gable. First piece will have a 'Tongue' edge. Start from left and install siding extending 3/4" below gable plate. Siding must not extend above the top frame. Use LAP 8d galvanized box nails along the gable plate and 6d galvanized box nails on studs and truss frame. Space nails 8" apart. 'Tongue' Edge The rear gable trim is installed in Step 17, however you can install the trim now.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls 1. Position (2) two 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located. X X 72" Wall Plate X X X X X X 23-1/4" 24" 2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" long wall studs between the wall plates. Use (2) two 10d coated sinkers at each end of stud. : : 80-1/4" Wall Stud : 72" Wall Plate : : 3. Repeat process to assemble (3) three more 72" wall frames. 4. Install (3) three 80-1/4" wall studs between (2) two 48" long 2x4s boards.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls (continued) 6. Position a 48" wide wall frame between (2) two 72" wall frames as shown below. Nail frames together with (5) five 10d coated sinker nails, alternating sides. 7. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner); the measurements will be the same when the wall is square. . . . . . 72" Wall Frame 48" Wall Frame 72" Wall Frame Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if installing the building on a cement slab. 8.
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. Use (2) two 10d coated sinkers at each end of a stud. Nail wall sections together using (5) five 10d coated sinker nails, alternating each side of the studs.
Step 8 Assemble Door Header : : : Assemble door header using (2) two 75" long 2x6 boards and a 75" OSB filler panel. Apply wood glue between OSB and boards. 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. 1. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" boards together to make bottom wall plate.
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 coated sinker nails. 3. Install the wall studs with the door jacks on each side of the door spacer. 68-1/2' Top Wall Plates 2x6 Door Header 4. Install door header on the door jacks.
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 coated sinker nails. 3. Install the wall studs with the door jacks on each side of the door spacer. 4. Install door header on the door jacks.
Step 11 Set Walls Tip: Use the 2x4s from the shipping pallet as braces to hold the walls straight. 1. Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls. Secure wall panels together at the corners using (5) five 10d coated sinker nails per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor through the bottom plate using 10d coated sinkers; (2) two nails per stud opening. 2. Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls. 3. Install the last siding panel on the sidewalls.
Step 13 Install 2x6 Loft Beams 1. Cut (4) four 2x4 boards taken from one of the shipping pallets to a length of 76-1/4". 2. 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 and support the beam with one of the 76-1/4" long 2x4s. Further secure the beam with a 2-1/2" wood screws through the top of the wall plate. 3. Install the rear beam in the same manner.
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" Long 2x4 : : : : 2x4 Hanger 2. Install 64" long 2x4 floor joist. Secure one end to the loft beam using 2x4 hangers over 'X' marks. Use 10d sinker coated nails. Toenail other end on top of the 68-1/2" long 2x4s installed on the wall. 3.
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 oring ’ Flo 4’x6 g orin ’ Flo 4’x6 ng loori x6’ F /2" 22-1 ng loori 6’ F /2"x 22-1 2. Repeat to install loft flooring at the front of the building. 3. Cut 3-1/2" x 56" long floor fillers to size and fit between the loft flooring. Step 16 Install Wall Trim 1.
Step 17 Set Rear and Front Gables . . . . . . . . 1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The siding on the gable must extend over the 1x4 trim board, not behind it. See detail 'D' below. Nail bottom gable to loft flooring. Use 10d sinker nails spaced evenly in stud openings. WARNING: The gable ends are heavy and awkward. You'll need helpers to lift and set gables in place. 2. Install (2) two 61" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable.
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. Install a 72" long 2x4 truss plate. Cut another 72" tie plate to size and install. Use 10d coated sinker nails spaced 16". Rear Gable 2. Repeat to install truss plates on the opposite side. 48” Tie Plate 72” Tie Plate : : : : 3. Layout the truss spacing. Measure from the inside face of the 2x4 gable plate to mark the location of the first truss.
Step 19 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards 1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to 2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers and 10d coated sinker nails. 2. Locate 65-1/4" long soffit boards that have a beveled edge. Install one of these boards flush with the top of the siding and butting against the rear gable trim. Secure soffit boards to the top wall plate with 3" long screws spaced 8" apart. Install the last soffit boards to fit behind 2x3 boards on the front gable.
Step 20 Install Roof Sheathing (continued) 3. Install roof sheathing on the upper roof trusses. Insert (2) two plyclips onto roof sheathing between every truss on the top row. The top row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation. Use 7d coated sinker nails spaced 6" apart. 4. Repeat for the opposite side. 5. Install 80" long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the sidewalls using 8d galvanized nails spaced 12" apart.
Step 21 Install Front Gable Overhang 61" long 2x3 42-1/2" long 2x3 Ends With Blue Mark 1. Install (2) two 61" and (2) two 42-1/2" long 2x3s against the roof sheathing; screw the sheathing to the 2x3s with 1-5/8" long screws. Important: the roof sheathing should extend 3/4" beyond the 2x3s to receive the 1x4 gable trim installed later. 2. Install (2) two 4-1/2" long 2x3s, at the bottom, between the 43-1/2" 2x3s. Siding Extends 3/4" 4-1/2" long 2x3 Block 3.
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. Use 2" black screws. 3. Install hinges to the right side of the other door. 4. Install 76-3/4" long trim boards along each side of the door opening.
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