Best Barns Denver Safety guide

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may not be copied, in whole or in part, without consent from Reynolds
Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2011
the Denver 12' x 16'
Revised September 12, 2017
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
Tool List
Hammer & Hand Saw
Framing Square & Level
Power Circular Saw
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2-8' Step Ladders
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
To identify which edge we want you to use,
we will refer to the edge as either the 'LAP'
Edge or the Tongue Edge. Nail siding with
8d galvanized box nails spaced 8" apart.
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Download the most current instruction book at www.barnkits.com; use the "manuals"
link on the menu bar and then select your building kit and size.
Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. 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. After business hours call 724-866-HELP
(4357) or email to [email protected].
The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page. The optional floor package,
if purchased, will be supplied by a local lumber supplier.
Our kit does not include the shingles, the quantity needed is listed on the back page. The
siding is primed. You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet. Unpack the material from the
pallets, then unscrew the bottom runners from the 2x4s. The bit for the screws is packed in
the hardware bag. This material will be used for wall bracing.
Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the
wood flooring. If the foundation is a concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of
the wall plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Some
boards may have colored ends. Do Not discard any material until your building is complete.
Before you begin construction, be sure to study this assembly manual.Also, obtain a building
permit and check all pertinent building code regulations.
Thank you for your purchase. Bill & Linda Rinella, owners
Always wear safety glasses when cutting ornailing!

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long blocks. Butt the 4x4-8' timbers together to make 16'
runners. Secure the 4x4s together with the 2' long 2x4 blocks and 16d galvanized nails.
Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4 runners.
XX
XX
X
X
2x4 Joist Header X
X
16"
16"
15-1/4"
Material Description Qty. & Size
2x4 Treated Blocking
2x4 Treated Floor Joists
2x4 Treated Joist Headers
4x4 Treated Runners
Flooring: 5/8" or 3/4"
Galv. Spiral Floor Nails
Galvanized Deck Nails
2 pcs. 8'
13 pcs. 12'
2 pcs. 16'
8 pcs. 8'
6 pcs. 4x8
3 lbs. 8d
3 lbs. 16d
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2x4 Floor Joist
spaced 16" o.c.
2x4 Joist Header
4x4 Treated Runners
Flooring
Outside Measurement
16' - 0" Floor Length
12' - 0" Wide
2x4 Blocking
It is important that the floor be level and square. Square the floor as follows: before nailing the
flooring, measure the floor diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite corners;
these measurements will be the same when the floor is square. Toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
Install the flooring with 8d galvanized nails spaced 8" apart.
3. Cut 2x4-12' floor joist to 11'-9". Treated 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.
2. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to 16' - 0". Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks
where floor joist will be placed.
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.
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not

2. Repeat to assemble another Gable Plate.
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2x4 Block
Gable Plate
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
6. Nail the 2x3-32" board where the trusses meet at the top. Secure with a 32" wood gusset.
Apply wood glue between the gusset and 2x4s. Nail gusset using (20) twenty 6d common nails.
7. Turn the truss over and install a gusset to the other side of the truss.
8. Repeat to assemble (6) six more trusses.
32" Top Gusset
3. Position a Gable Plate on the floor. Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight.
4. Position (2) two truss halves (2x4s connected with a metal plate) with the short legs against
the 2x4 Gable Plate. DO NOT attach the Gable Plate Assembly to the truss. It is temporarily
used to help hold the 2x4 truss parts in place and will be used in a later step.
5. Secure 2x4 blocks around the perimeter of truss to hold truss parts in place.
32" Long 2x3 Block
Truss Half
Metal Plate
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3-1/2" x 42-3/4" long
plywood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails.
Install the gusset with the center line lined up where the 2x4 meet.
Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled
the same. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, are supplied in the kit.

6. Repeat steps to assemble the front roof gable.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Position (2) two truss halves together and secure the top with a 1"x4" barbed metal plate.
Nail a 32" long 2x3 board at the ridge to help secure the top.
2. Cut a 42-3/4" long 2x4 to length and install in the center of the gable. Toenail the bottom
to the plywood gusset with 10d sinkers. Secure the top with a barbed metal plate.
3. Butt (2) two 40-3/4" long 2x4s against the wood gusset. Secure the bottom to the 2x4 plate
by nailing through the plate with (2) two 10d sinkers. Secure the top with barbed plates.
4. Install (2) two 30-3/4" long 2x4s the same way.
30-3/4" Long 2x4
42-3/4" Long 2x4
40-3/4" Long 2x4
32" Long 2x3 Block
Wood Gusset
5. Nail truss leg to 12' Gable Plate with 10d sinkers.

XXX
X
Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables
1. Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over.
2. Install pre-cut siding on rear gable. Bottom of siding extends 3/4" below the gable plate.
Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart.
Butt (2) two 68-1/2" boards together. Center a 2x4-6' board (used as door spacer) on top and screw
the boards together using (4) four 2-1/2" wood screws. Mark stud spacing as shown below.
19-3/4"
32-1/2"
2x4 - 68-1/2" Boards
2x4 - 6' Board (Door Spacer)
19-3/4"
Step 4 Assemble Door Header & Bottom Wall Plate
75" Long 2x6
OSB Filler
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 sinkers. Use (12) twelve nails on each side.
Blue Marks on End
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
3. Install (2) two 61" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable. Install the
ends with blue marks together. Install trim with 8d galv. nails.
4. Install (2) two 42-1/2" long
1x4 gable trim flush with the
side edge of the gable.
5. Install trim on the front gable.
Note: Gable siding may need to be applied
from right to left on one of the gables so the
'LAP' edge will lap over the 'Tongue' edge
on the adjoining siding panel.

2x4-6' Door Spacer
!
!
Check measurements. They
should be the same or the
door opening will not be square!
!
!
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Step 5 Assemble Front Wall (doors centered)
2x6 Door Header
Siding 3/4"
Below Header
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
5. Locate a 12" siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position the 'cut' edge flush with the left side
of the door opening. Do not nail the 'LAP' edge until the other siding is applied. Siding should
extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
6. Select the 24" wide siding panel, with the 'tongue edge', and install this siding panel at the left
end of the wall frame as shown below.
7. Install (2) two 7-3/4" pre-cut siding panels over the door opening, flush with the top plate.
8. Install a 12-34" siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the side of the door opening.
9. Install the last siding panel. It will extend 3-1/2" beyond the 2x4 wall frame.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
12" Siding Panel 12-3/4"
Siding Panel
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Frame
Wall Studs with Door
Jacks Attached
68-1/2" Top Plate
2x4 Bottom Plate w/ Door Spacer
2 68-1/2" Wall Plates
4 80-1/4' Wall Studs
2 80-1/4' Wall Studs
w/ door jacks attached
1 Door Header from Step 4
1 Bottom Plate from Step 4
Material List
1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks.
3. Install the wall studs with
the door jacks on each side
of the door spacer.
4. Install door header on the
door jacks.
!

4. Install (3) three 2x4-80-1/4" wall studs between (2) two 48" long 2x4s boards.
Install the stud in the center of the wall frame.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
72" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
80-1/4"
Wall Stud
72" Wall Plate
2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" long wall studs between the wall plates User (2) two
10d sinkers at each end of stud.
2x4-4' Bottom
Plate
5. Repeat to assemble another 4' wall section.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls
1. Position (2) two 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the
wall studs will be located.
3. Repeat process to assemble (3) three more 72" wall frames.
80-1/4" Wall Stud

Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if
installing the building on a cement slab.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
10. Repeat to assemble the another sidewall.
LAP
6. Position a 48" wide wall frame between (2) two 72" wall frames as shown below. Nail
frames together with 10d sinkers.
7.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls Continued
8. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush the end of the wall and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
9. Install (2) two more siding panels. You can install the last siding panel now or after the walls
are erected so the panel will be easier to handle.
72" Wall Frame
72" Wall Frame
48" Wall Frame

80-1/4” Wall Studs
68-1/2" Wall Plate
Step 7 Assemble Back Wall
1. Position (4) four 2x4x68-1/2" 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 sinkers at each end of stud. Nail wall sections together using
10d sinkers.
A
A
B
B
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
AB
3.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
4.
Install the 1st siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. The
bottom will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Tip: Use 3/4" trim board as a gauge.
5. Install the other siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge
A
B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud

Step 8 Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls
10. Remove the 2x4 door spacer and install it in the door opening to brace the front wall.
11. Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening.
1. Disassemble the shipping pallet the siding and roof sheathing were shipped on.
2. Cut one of the 7' long 2x4s to a length of 53". Cut another 7' board to a length of 60".
3. Lay an 84" long and a 60" long 2x4 on a flat level surface.
9. Install the center Wall
Brace between the
sidewalls to hold them
straight. See Detail 'D'
top on next page.
2x4- 84"
2x4- 60"
2x4- 84"
2x4- 53"
3-1/2" Space on
each end
Nail Along
Siding Edge
5. Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls. 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.
6. Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls.
7. Install the last siding panel on the sidewalls. Nail along the siding edge where the sidewall
siding panels overlap.
8. Disassemble the other shipping pallet and use one the 2x4s to brace the side wall where shown
below. Save the other 2x4s. They will be used in Step 12.
4. Install another 84" and the 53" long 2x4 on top, 3-1/2" from
the end of the lower 2x4s. Use 2-1/2" long wood screws.
Use (2) two screws spaced 18" apart.
Wall Brace

Step 8 Continued
Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the sidewalls.
Make sure the sidewalls are straight. The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud.
Secure the longer 2x4 to a wall stud at the side of the wall stud with (2) two 3" long
wood screws.
Center Wall Brace
DETAIL 'D'
Step 9 Install 1x4 Trim
1x4 Trim
flush
1. Install (2) two 84-1/2" long 1x4 corner trim on the back wall, flush with the siding on the
sidewall and the top 2x4 wall plate. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Install (2) two 1x4-72" trim boards across the top of the back wall. Cut to fit. Install the 1x4
boards flush with the top of the 2x4 top plate. See diagram below.
3. Repeat steps for front wall trim.
Back and Front Walls
1x4 72" Top Trim
Cut to Fit
1x4 84-1/2" Corner Trim
Sidewall

1x4 Trim
Bottom Edge of
Gable Siding
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.
2. Install gable on front wall.
Step 10 Install Roof Gables
WARNING: The roof gables are
heavy and awkward. You'll need
helpers to lift and set gables in place.
Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Sidewalls
Rear Gable
2x4 -3' Tie Plate
2x4 -7' Tie Plate
1. Cut a 2x4-6' board in half and install a 3' long 2x4 board as a tie plate over the sidewall plate.
Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 7' long 2x4 and cut another 7' long 2x4 to finish.
3. Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite sidewall.

Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf
4. Cut a (2) two 2x4s to a length of 10-1/4".
5. Nail the 2x4 blocks to the rear corners, flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate.
6. Nail one of the boards you assembled in previous step to blocks. Use 10d sinkers.
7. Make sure the back wall is straight. Nail (2) two 15" x 72" OSB panels across the
2x4 gable plate (notch around plywood gusset) and the 2x4s. Use 7d sinkers.
8. Repeat steps to install support shelf at the front wall.
2x4- 68-1/2"
2x4- 68-1/2"
2x4- 84" (from pallet)
10-1/4" Block
137" Long 2x4
1. Gather leftover 2x4-7 boards from the disassembled pallet in Step 8.
2. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together. Fasten one of the 2x4s from the shipping pallet
over the 2x4s and secure them with 2-1/2" wood screws spaced 18" apart.
3. Repeat to assemble another gable shelf board.

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.
Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
24"
23-1/4"
Gable Trim

Metal Truss Hanger
Soffit Board Flush With Siding
1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks. Install 2x4 hangers to the 2x4 plate using (4) four 1-1/2"
hanger nails. Secure trusses to the 2x4 plate using 10d sinkers angled through the side of the
hanger. See Detail 'E'
2. Locate 84" 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. Cut the last soffit board to fit
behind 1x4 trim on the front gable.
Step 14 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards
Note: Truss To Be
Flush with 2x4 Plate
10d Nail
DETAIL 'E'

3. Apply roof sheathing across the top of the roof. There will be an air space at the
peak of the trusses to allow for ventilation.
Straight Edge
To prevent the nails from protruding
thought the bottom of the soffit board,
do not nail at an angle when nailing roof
sheathing to the soffit boards.
Insert (2) two plyclips into the roof sheathing
between each truss at the top row.
1. Install a 42" x 72" 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. Use 7d sinkers,
spaced 12" apart.
2. Repeat step for opposite side.
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing
Plyclip
42” x 52-1/2”
42” x 72”
42” x 72”
13” x 72”
Install This Row First
13” x 52-1/2”
48” x 48”
48” x 72”
48” x 76-1/2”
13” x 72”

1. Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing through the back of the siding
with 1" galv. screws.
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation,
preventing heat and moisture from damaging your building or its contents.
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
2. Install 80" long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the sidewalls.
Step 16 Install Front Trim
Step 17 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof area.
If you are not installing shingles at this time, you can
purchase felt paper to protect the sheathing. Install
the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge.
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.
Truss
3. Install lx4x76-3/4" trim boards along each side of the door opening. Tack these boards
with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors.
4. Install a 1x4x81-3/4" board, that has angle cuts on both ends, over the door opening.

Step 18 Install Doors
Before you fasten the hinges to the door
trim, temporarily prop the doors in the
opening. Tip; set the door stop on a piece
of siding to help hold the door in place.
Leave a space between the doors and the
side trim to allow room for the doors to
expand when they absorb moisture.
If your door opening is out of square, the
space around the doors will not be even.
You can reposition the side trim to make
allowances for this. The side trim does
not have to be flush with the frame of the
door opening. You can move the trim in
or out to make the door spacing equal.
Secure hinges to trim with 1-3/4" screws.
Front of
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim
6. Install a barrel bolt, on the lower back of
the door to secure this door in place when
closed. Drill a hole for the round shaft to
drop into.
7. Install another bolt at the top of the door.
8. Install door latch. Siding Shim
Back of
Left Door
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 1-3/4" black screws.
3. Install hinges to the right side of the other door.

Shingles by Owner 12 Bundles Shingles 8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge
Denver 12'x 16' Barn kit Packing List
Qty. Qty.
34 Wall Studs 80 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 61 "
2 Wall Studs wuth Door Jacks 80 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 42 1/2"
4 Tie Plates 84 " 4 1x4 Lower Wall Trim 72 "
15 Wall & Tie Plates 72 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 84 1/2"
12 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 4 1x4 Corner Trim 80 "
4 Wall Plates 48 " 1 1x4 Door Trim 81 3/4"
2 Gable Studs 42 3/4" 2 1x4 Door Trim 76 5/8"
4 Gable Studs 40 3/4
4 Gable Studs 30 3/4 5 lb. 10d Sinkers 32 7/16" Plyclips
3 lb. 8d Galv. 1 Bottle Glue
2 Door Header 75 " 3 lb. 7d Sinkers 50 Black Screws
3 lb. 6d Common 14 Truss Hangers
9 Truss Ridge Blocks 31 3/4" 1 lb. 6d Galv. 1 Door Hasp
1 lb. Hanger Nails 2 Barrell Bolts
10 2 4 Blocks for Truss Jig 10" to 12" 13 1x4 Drive-on Plate 36 2-1/2" Screws
1 OSB Door Header Filler 5-1/4"" x 75" 2 2" Screw Bit 50 3" Screws
14 Wood Gussets for Trusses 9" x 32" 6 5" Door Hinges
11 48" x 84" 4 48" x 56" 2 48" x 76-1/2" Roof Sheathing
2 12" x 84" 4 24" x 39-3/4" 2 48" x 72" Roof Sheathing
2 24" x 84" 2 48" x 48" Roof Sheathing
2 7-3/4" x 36" - over door opening 4 42" x 72" Roof Sheathing
2 42" x 52-1/2" Roof Sheathing
18 Pre-built Truss Halves 4 13" x 72" Roof Sheathing
2 36" x 76" Pre-built Barn Doors 2 13" x 52-1/2" Roof Sheathing
1 36" x 31" Pre-built Loft Door Frame 4 15" x 72" Gable Shelf
63-1/2" x 84" Pre-built Soffit Boards
7/16" OSB Sheathing
Pre-built Components
Gable SidingLower Wall Siding
Hardware
Miscellaneous Lumber
2x3 Framing
2x6 Framing
30-Oct-2013
White Pine Trim
SizeDescription
2x4 Framing
DescriptionSize