Best Barns Hampton Safety guide

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Assembly Book
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Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4 runners.

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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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Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Siding Flush

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24"
19-3/4"
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24"
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Wall Studs
Siding will be applied after the wall frame is set on floor,

Refer to door manufacturers specifications for rough
opening size. Adjust measurements accordingly.
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185" Wall Plate
37" Door
Opening

185" Wall Plate
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to Door Specs.
2x6 Door Header
Step 4 Assemble Door Header
Step 3B Assemble Side Wall with Door continued
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Step 5 Assemble Front Wall Frame
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Cut Siding Flush
With Door Opening
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Header
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
2x8 Door Header
75-1/2" Header Support
nail nail
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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
12' Back Wall
LAP Edge Flush
185" Side Wall
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate

185"Long
Wall Frame
Back Wall
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
Cut Siding Flush
with Opening
Cut Window
Opening
Step 6B Set Walls Continued
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Step 7 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
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Cut 2x4-12' to Fit
2x4-16' Tie Plate
2x4-16' Tie Plate
Step 8 Install Metal 2x4 Joist Hangers
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Flush to
back wall 2x4
2x4 Gauge Block

Step 9 Install Loft Floor
Step 10A Install Loft Floor Sheathing
Before installing floor sheathing consider where to locate the 2' x 4' access
opening. The detail below shows two possibilities. Regardless of desired
layout it is important to install sheathing staggered.
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Opening Location
4' x 8
4' x 8
4' x 8
4' x 8
2' x 4' 2' x 4'
4' x 4'
Suggested 2'x4'
Opening Location
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 11 Install Corner Trim
IMPORTANT: Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables!
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Wall

Step 12A Assemble Gables
32-1/2" Long 2x4s
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'
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Step 13A Install Front Gable Siding
Step 12B Assemble Gables Continued
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Temporary
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Gable Frame
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Flush
50-3/4" Gable Studs
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Step 14 Install Gable Overhang
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30-3/4" Long 2x4 77-3/8" Long 2x4
Do not remove the temporary 1x4 blocks until
the roof trusses and back gable are assembled.

Repositioned
1x4 Blocks
12'-0" Span
Step 15 Set Front Gable
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Step 17 Assemble Roof Trusses
Important: Temporarily brace the gables with 2x4s
to secure gables until the roof sheathing is installed!
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Wall
Step 16 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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Install 2x4 at end of gusset
2x4 Block
Cut to Fit

Step 19 Install Side Wall Trim
99" Corner Trim
3/8" Gauge Block
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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.
3/8" Gauge Block
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2x4 Block
Cut to Fit
6th Truss

Step 20 Install Soffit
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Detail 'C'
Tongue Edge at
Center of Truss
1x3 Trim Board
Nail Soffit to End of 2x4
Soffit
LAP Edge is cut off