Best Barns Fairview 12x12 Safety guide

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
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. © Copyright 2011
the Fairview Building Size 12'x12'
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Revised September 19, 2017

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
If you have any questions about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. If you are calling
after normal 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 ordered, 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.
Our framing lumber is imported to provide you the highest quality available. However, if
you need to replace any lumber for any reason please do so and we will reimburse you.
Our deluxe kit includes barn doors that have been pre-built. The siding and roof sheathing
has also been pre-cut for easy assembly.
IMPORTANT: Unpack the material from the pallet, then unscrew the bottom 2x4s from
the pallet runners. The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag. Remove the OSB
panel from the sheet goods pallet, it will be used for roof sheathing.
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
Tool List
Hammer & Hand Saw
Framing Square & Level
Power Circular Saw
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
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12' - 0" Building Width
To keep 2x4 frame from
moving, toe nail to 4x4.
DOUBLE DOOR WALL
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
2x4 Joist Header X
X
16"
Typical Wood Floor System
Shown below is a typical wood floor. Depending on your area, the construction may have
to be changed to meet local codes.When using a concrete slab, use the same overall foundation
measurements. Install foam 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.
4x4 Treated Runners
2x4 Joist 11' - 9" Long
2. 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.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' joist headers to a length of 12 '- 0". Layout for 16" on center spacing.
'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
4x8 Flooring
It is important that the floor be level and square.
Before nailing the flooring, measure the floor
diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the
opposite corners. These measurements will be
the same if the floor is square.
Material Description 12' x 12' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs. 12'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 2 lbs. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d
12' - 0" Floor Length

Step 1 Assemble Trusses
Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to
the floor. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in kit.
1. Screw (2) two 2x4 blocks to the 12' wide end of the floor at the top corner, see below.
2. Place two truss legs together. Position the notch in the 2x4s (called a bird's mouth) into the
2x4 blocks. Important: You must have 12'-0" between the bird's mouth. Affix more 2x4
blocks above the truss legs to hold the truss members in place.
3. Secure the tops together with a wood gusset.Apply wood glue between the 2x4 boards and
the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 6d common nails. Use 14 nails per gusset.
4. Install a 2x4-90" collar tie between the 2x4 boards. Hold in place with 2x4 blocks. Install
12"x24" gussets to the ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.
5. Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
6. Repeat 2 through 5 to assemble (4) four more trusses.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until completing Step 2.
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
12"x24" Gusset
2x4-90" Collar Tie
2x4 Block
2x4 Block !
!
Install collar tie the same
distance from edge of floor.
Top Truss Member
!

Screw gable plate to truss
leg with 2-1/2" screw.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long ply-
wood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails.
Barbed Metal Plate
23-1/2" Gable Stud
7. Repeat to assemble another gable. Remove 2x4 blocks.
2x4 Gable Plate
2. Place (2) two truss members in the jig. Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate.
3. Remove the 2x4 blocks at the corners of the floor and insert the gable plate assembled
above into the bird's month. Make sure the 2x4 gable plate is straight. If necessary, tack
2x4 blocks to hold plate straight.
4. Remove the two 2x4 blocks that held the collar tie in position.
5. Install 2x4x23-1/2" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers
and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2x4 Block

2. Install gable siding using 6d galv. nails across
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails
along the bottom edge. See Note Below. *
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
*
Step 3 Install Siding on Gables
1. Select one of the gable frames, Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate overhang
the floor so the gable lays flat.
LAP
Edge
LAP
Edge
Install Siding on Ends
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
3. Install siding on the other gable frame.
The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves
cut into the face, the long edge is beveled so
that the siding overlays where they butt.
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.
Exterior Siding

A
A
B
B
XX
XX
X
X
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with
10d sinkers, two (2) nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together.
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-6' Wall Studs
Step 4 Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls - No Doors
1. Position 2x4-68-1/2" 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'.
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
The siding will be 1/2" below the
top of the wall frame on all walls.
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud

XX
XX
X
X
X
X
72" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1. Position 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall
studs will be located.
72" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4" 24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
72" Bottom Plate
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
LAP
Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall
3. Square wall frame.
4. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush with the end of the wall
and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels.

3. Cut (2) two more 34-3/4" plates from a 2x4-6' board
and assemble another wall frame.
1. Assemble a wall frame using (3) three 72" wall studs and
(2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 wall plates. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red end], as a header support,
on each wall frame.
71-1/2" Header
Support - Red Ends
LAP Edge
5. Cut a siding panel in half lengthways.
6. Select the panel with the 'tongue' edge'. Install this panel with the cut edge extending 3-1/2"
beyond the end of the frame. The siding should extend 3/4' below the bottom plate.
71-1/2" Header
Support
Tongue Edge
7. Install the remaining siding on the other front
wall frame. Cut the 24" wide siding panel to
extend 3-1/2" past the end of the wall fame.
4. Locate a 16" wide siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position this panel with the
'cut' edge flush with the 2x4 header support and extending 3/4" below the bottom
plate. Do not nail along the LAP edge until the other siding panel is installed.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls - Double Doors
19-3/4"
Cut Edge Extends3-1/2"
Beyond Frame
71-1/2" Header
Support

Step 7 Assemble Front Wall - Single Door
1. Cut (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4s to a length of 54-1/4"
to be used for top and bottom wall plates.
2. Install (5) five 72" wall studs between the wall plates.
3. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 as a header support on each
wall frame. The 2x4s are packed in the door carton.
8. Install a 9-1/4" wide panel with the cut edge
flush with the 2x4 header support. Install a
full width siding panel last.
6 Locate a 7-1/2" wide siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. The siding is packed in the
door carton. Position this panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the 2x4 header support
and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate. Do not nail along the LAP edge until the
other siding panel is installed.
54-1/4" Wall Plate
4. Cut (2) 2x4-6; boads to a length of 54-1/4".
5. Repeat steps to assemble another wall frame.
7. Install a full width siding panel. If you
are installing windows you can cut the
opening now.
Cut Edge
Cut Edge
36"
Header Support
Header Support
Wall Bottom
Wall Bottom
17"
38" to stud
47-1/4" to stud

This material is packed in door carton.
Step 8 Set Walls Panels
2. 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.
3. Install the 67-1/2" door header between the sidewall panels. Nail through the wall stud
into the ends of the header. Toenail into the top wall plates. Door trim will hide where
the siding panels butt together.
4. Install 2x4-6' boards at both sides of the door openings to hold the walls straight.
2x4 Door Header
Sidewall Panels Without
Door Opening
1. Nail (2) two 35-1/2" long 2x4 together
with a OSB filler panel between them.
Use 10d sinkers.
35-1/2" Long 2x4
OSB Filler
67-1/2" Door Header
5. Install the door header, assemble above, between the front wall panels. Nail through the wall
stud into the ends of the header. Toenail into the top wall plates. Door trim will hide where the
siding panels butt together.
6. Install a siding panel over the door header. The siding will extend 3/4" below the door header.
Sidewall Panels With
Door Opening
Siding
Panel
BACK WALL PANEL
FRONT WALL PANELS

flush
1. Install a gable on the rear wall. The gable
siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the
lower wall. NOT behind the trim!
Secure gable to wall by nailing through the
gable plate with 10d sinkers. Nail siding along
the 1x4 trim board with 8d galv. nails.
3. Install trim on the front wall of the building.
Step 10 Install Rear Gable
Step 9 Install Trim on Front & Back Wall Panels
Important: Bottom edge of siding extends
over 1x4 trim. Paint this edge.
Side
Wall
1x4 Trim
1x4 - 75 3/4" Corner Trim
1. Install 1x4-75 3/4" corner trim boards to the back wall, see Step 8.
Install trim flush with the 2x4 top plate and flush with the siding on
the sidewalls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart.
2. Cut 1x4-6' trim boards and install between the corner trim boards.
Install Trim Flush
with Top Plate
Back Wall
Panel
2. Install gable on the front wall.

1. Install (2) two 2x4-6' boards as tie plates across the sidewall with the double doors. The second
2x4-6' board will need to be cut to fit against front gable plate. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Now that the front gable is installed, remove the 2x4s used as wall braces from the front wall
and use them for tie plates on the opposite sidewall. Cut one of these 2x4-6' in half and install
one 3' piece against back galble plate.
3. Next install a 2x4-6'.
4. Cut the remaining 3' piece to finish.
2x4-6' Tie Plate
Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates & Door Trim
2x4-6' Tie Plate
5. Install (2) two 1x3x72" boards along each side of the door opening, flush with the bottom
edge of the siding. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim
later when you install the doors. Use 8d galv. nails.
6. Install a 1x3x71-3/4" board, that has angle cuts on both ends, across the top of the side trim.
1x3-72" Door Trim

Inside of Building
2x4 Tie Plate
1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building. Measure from the backside of the
2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. 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.
2. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 1-1/2" hanger nails . The opening should line
up with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.
24"
21-3/8"
Detail 'D'
Measure From
Backside of 2x4
Step 12 Layout Roof Trusses

3. Install soffit panels on the
opposite side. Start with a
24" long panel that has a
'LAP' edge.
Step 13 Set Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal
hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
Step 14 Install Eave Soffit & Corner Trim
1. Locate a 5" wide x 24" siding panel that has a 'tongue' edge. Install this panel under the truss
overhang at the rear of the building. Install the siding/soffit panel with the beveled edge flush
with the end of the trusses and the cut edge against the gable siding. Use 6d galv. nails.
2. Install (3) three more full length siding panel under the trusses. Cut the last panel to fit.
4. Cut 75-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards
to length and install at the corners.
Soffit
Beveled Edge

Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Starting at the rear of the building, install 4'x6' OSB roof panels and 1x6-6' white pine
fascia boards on each side. Install the roof sheathing and the 1x6 fascia boards flush with
the face of the siding on the back gable. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof
sheathing will rest on the 1x6. See detail below. Use 8d galv. nails.
Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss.
Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. The upper roof sheathing will be about 1" below the
ridge to allow for ventilation.
48" x 72" OSB Sheet
37-1/2" x 72" OSB Sheet
1x6 Fasica
2x4 Truss
Roof Sheathing
Bevel Cut

Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu
of shingle caps. Ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation, preventing heat and
moisture build-up from damaging your
building or its contents.
48" x 83-1/2"
1. Install roof sheathing at the front of the building. The roof sheathing will extend past
the front gable. Make sure the gable is plumb and the roof sheathing is overhanging
the same distance beyond the front gable.
2. Cut and install 1x6 fascia flush with the end of the roof sheathing
Roof Sheathing Will
Extend Beyond Gable
Remove From Pallet
37-1/2" x 83-1/2"
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing (continued)

5. Locate (2) two 1x3-72" long trim boards. Tack these boards, with a couple nails, to each
side of the door opening. You may want to move the trim later when you install the door.
Step 16 Install Front Gable Soffit and Door Trim
1. Install 86-1/4" long 2x4s under the roof sheathing against the front gable.
2. Install 86" long 2x4s under the front edge of the roof sheathing. Hold the 2x4s against the
roof sheathing and screw through the sheathing into the 2x4 boards. Use 1-5/8" long screws.
3. Install 8-1/2" wide siding under the gable overhang as the soffit. Use 6d galvanized nails.
4. Install (2) two 87" long 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards, flush with the top of the roof
sheathing. Use 8d galvanized box nails.
5. Install 1x6 trim on the back gable.
1x6 Gable Trim
86-1/4" Long 2x4s
Soffit
1x3 Door Trim
Siding Extends
Below Trim
Install metal roof edging on 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. Additional information and tutorials can be
found on various online sources.
Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
1x6 Fascia
Felt
Paper
1x6 Gable Trim

Step 17 Install Doors & Hardware
4. Before you fasten the hinges to the door
trim, temporarily prop the doors in the
opening. Leave a space at the top of the
doors and 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 remove and 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.
5. Install hinges to trim with 2" screws.
OSB Shim
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.
6. Install a barrel bolt on the lower back of
the door to secure this door in place when
closed. You will need to drill a hole for
the round shaft to drop into.
7. Install another barrel bolt at the top of the
door.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Install Door Latch
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim

Material Packaged In Component Kit
3 1 lb. box 10d Sinkers
3 1 lb. box 8d Galv.
2 1 lb. box 7d Sinkers
1 1 lb. box 6d Galv.
3 1 lb. box 6d Common
1 1 lb. box 1-1/2" Hanger Nails
9 ea. 5" Door Hinges
2 ea. 4.5" Door Latch
2 ea. 6" Barrel Bolts
48 ea. 2" Hinge Screws
6 ea. 1x4 Metal Plates
10 ea. 2x4 Metal Truss Hangers
2 ea. Bottle Glue
1 ea. Header Filler 3-1/2" x 35-1/2"
2 ea. Plywood Gussets 3-1/2" x 32"
8 ea. 2x4 Truss Jig Blocks 10"
4 ea. 1x6 Gable Trim 87"
8 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 75-3/4"
4 ea. 1x4 Wall Trim 72"
4 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-sides 72"
1 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-top 71-3/4"
3 ea. Pre-built Door 32' x 71-3/4"
1 ea. Pre-built Door Header 67-1/2"
4 ea. Front Soffit Panels 8-1/2" x 48"
5 Collar Ties 2x4 90"
18 Truss Rafters 2x4 86-1/4"
48 Wall Studs 2x4 72"
4 Door Jacks 2x4 71-1/2"
4 Wall Plates 2x4 68-1/2"
2 Wall Plates 2x4 58-1/2"
2 Door Header 2x4 35-1/2"
2 Wall Plates 2x4 34-3/4"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 23-1/2"
10 Truss Gussets 7/16" 8" x 20"
20 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
2 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 24"
6 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 48"
2 Fascia Boards 1x6 x84"
2 Fascia Boards 1x6 x72"
9 Siding Panels 48" x 75-1/4"
2 Siding Panels 16" x 75-1/4"
2 Siding Panels 8" x 75-1/4"
2 Gable Siding Panels 48" x 40"
4 Gable Siding Panels 48" x 28"
1 Door Header Siding 3-3/4" x 32-1/2"
2 Roof Sheathing 48" x 72"
2 Roof Sheathing 37-1/2" x 72"
2 Roof Sheathing 48" x 83-1/2"
2 Roof Sheathing 37-1/2" x 83-1/2"
Building Size
12x12 12x16
8 bdl. 10 bdl. Roof Shingles
7 pcs. 8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'
Optional Shingles