Best Barns Arlington II Safety guide

Arlington II
Revised September 6, 2022
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
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Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125

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Details for Optional Deluxe Floor System
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lumber may be thicker than 1-1/2". Take this into account when cutting the length of floor
joists. Shorten joist measurements if necessary to obtain 12'-0" building width.
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15-1/4" 16" 16"
4x4-8' Treated
Runner
4x8 Flooring
2x4-8' Joist Header
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
4x4-8' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
Front Floor Section
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Depending on your location pre-cut wall studs vary in
length from 92-1/4" to 93". This doesn't affect construction.
Step 1 Assemble 12' Back Wall
LAP
Edge
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24"
144" Wall Plate
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Tip: use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Siding Flush

Pre-Cut
Wall Studs
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Stud Spacing
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Step 2 Assemble 10' Side Wall Frames
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19-3/4"
(,,VG,h-d Wall Plates
24"
Top Wall Plate
Bottom Plate
75" Long 2x8
48" OSB Filler
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Step 4 Assemble 68-1/2' Side Wall Frames
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(VJG,h-d Wall Plates
24"
C
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68-1/2" Wall Plate

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2x6 Door Header
Refer to door manufacturers specifications for rough
opening size. Adjust measurements accordingly.
Door
Opening
to Door Specs.
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Step 5 Assemble 96' Side Wall with Door
23-1/4"
28"
37" Door Opening
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28"
Header
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Cut 2x4 Blocks to Fit

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Step 6 Assemble Front Wall Frame
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'LAP' Edge Flush
Flush
Cut Siding Flush
2x8 Door Header
78-1/2" Header Support
nail nail
2x4 Blocks
72" Between Header Supports
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Tip: If you are erecting building on
a wood floor insert nails between the
3/4" floor sheathing and the 2x4 floor
frame. Rest the siding on the nails
while nailing to frame.
Temporary Nails
Back Wall
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge Flush

End Marked 'C'
Back Wall
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
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End Marked 'C'
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
Cut Window
Opening
Cut Siding Flush
with Opening

Step 8 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
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Cut 2x4-12' to Fit
2x4-8' Tie Plate
Step 9 Install Metal 2x4 Joist Hangers
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2x4 Gauge Block
2x4-8' Tie Plate
Cut 2x4-12' to Fit
Back Wall

Step 10 Install Loft Floor
Step 11A Install Loft Floor Sheathing
4' x 4'
4' x 8
Suggested 2'x4' Opening Location
4' x 8
4' x 8
2' x 4'
4' x 8
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Before installing floor sheathing consider where to locate the 2' x 4' access
opening. The detail below shows one possibility. Regardless of desired
layout it is important to install sheathing staggered when possible.
Important: Before securing the 2x4 floor joists make sure the side walls are plumb. The
building width should be 12'-0" measuring from the outside of the 2x4 tie plates.

3-1/2" x 24" OSB Filler
IMPORTANT: Do not
placeheavyweighton loft
at this point.
96" Between OSB Fillers
Back
Wall Side
Wall
1x3 Corner Trim
Step 12 Install Corner Trim
IMPORTANT: Lower Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables!
1x4 Trim Boards
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Siding Filler
OSB Filler
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Step 13A Assemble Gables
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49-1/2"
Long 2x4
Right Pre-built
Gable Frame
1x4 Block MUST
be Positioned Here
and Another on
Opposite Side
Gable Stud
Detail 'A'
Temporary
1x4 blocks
5-3/4"x14"
Gusset

Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Temporary
2x4s Under
Gable Frame
Tongue Edge on Right Side
Flush
Step 14A Install Front Gable Siding
Step 13B Assemble Gables Continued
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Gusset

Step 14B Install Gable Siding continued
Step 15 Install Gable Overhang
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Repositioned
1x4 Blocks
12'-0" Span
Step 16 Set Front Gable
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extends over 1x4 trim
Step 18 Assemble Roof Trusses
Important: Temporarily brace the gables with 2x4s
to secure gables until the roof sheathing is installed!
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Front
Wall
Step 17 Assemble Rear Gable
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Detail 'A'
Tip: Place a gusset under
rafters to help level.
Repositioned
1x4 Blocks
Pre-built Truss
Assembly
77-3/8" long 2x4
Truss Rafter
Wood Gusset
18-1/2" Ridge Block
12'-0" Span Measure Span
from Here

(!0) ten 6d common
nails on both side
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1st Truss 2nd Truss 3rd Truss
Install 2x4 at end of gusset
2x4 Block
Cut to Fit
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Step 20 Install Side Wall Trim
99" Corner Trim
3/8" Gauge Block
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3/8" Gauge Block
It's easier to install the soffit if the corner and side wall trim are installed first. This
enables the soffit to rest on the trim where it meets the building. See lower detail.
Step 19B Set Trusses continued
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2x4 Block
Cut to Fit
7th Truss

Step 21 Install Soffit
Detail 'C'
1x3 Trim Board
Nail Soffit to End of 2x4
Soffit
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