Best Barns Meadowbrook Safety guide

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 724-646-3775
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 2010
the Meadowbrook 16' x 10'
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Revised August 20, 2012

Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand or Circular Saw
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
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 galv.
nails, spaced 12" apart.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
This manual will show the assembly for the 16' x 10' Meadowbrook building kit. If you
received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date.
The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page. The optional floor package,
siding and roof sheathing will be supplied by a local lumber supplier. Our kit does not include
the shingles, the quantity needed is listed on Step 17.
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. Some 1x4 and 2x4
boards will not be used for this model.
The barn doors have been pre-built for EZ assembly. The siding that is installed on each side
and above the door opening are also included.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Some
boards have colored ends. All the 72" long 2x4s have black ends, stack these boards together.
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.
The siding is primed. You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint. Paint the
bottom edges of the siding around the perimeter of the building. Keep dirt, grass, mulch,
snow and similar substances away from the lower part of the siding.
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].
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

10' - 0" Building Width
Nail the 2x4s to the 4x4
runners to keep the 2x4
frame from moving.
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.Thesemeasurementswill
be the same if the floor is square.
2. Cut 2x4-10' floor joist to 9' - 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 10'-0" building width.
1. Cut joist headers to floor length. See Below.
Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
Joist Header X
X
16"
Material Description 10' x 12' shed 10' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12' 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 10' 13 pcs. 10'
4x4 Treated Runners 3 pcs. 12' 6 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 4 pcs. 4x8 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 1 lb. 8d 2 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d 1 lb. 16d
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
Building Length 15' - 9"
Foundation size is 10'-0" x 15'-9". 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
FRONT WALL

Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
2x4 Truss Half
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
Lower Gusset
2x4-116-1/4" Bottom Cord
1. Position (2) two half trusses between a 116-1/4" long 2x4 bottom cord.
2. Hold truss parts in place by temporarily screwing 2x4 blocks to the floor. There are short 2x4
blocks supplied in the kit for this purpose. Use the 2-1/2" wood screws.
3. Secure the tops together with a 22-3/4" long ridge block and wood gusset. Apply wood glue
between the 2x4 boards and the gusset. Nail the gusset with (16) sixteen 6d common nails.
4. Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets. Use 12 nails per gusset.
5. Assemble (5) five more trusses.
6. Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 Block
2x4 Ridge Block
7. Assemble the last truss without the bottom cord.
Locate wood gussets with a 2x4 block attached
to one side.
8. Attach this block/gusset to the bottom of each
truss leg. Secure to leg with 6d galv. nails and
wood glue.
9. Turn truss over and apply gussets.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed.

Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Tip; To prevent gable studs from
being knocked loose when nailing
siding, lay 2x4 OSB sheathing,
supplied in kit, under the studs.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gable Without Loft Doors
LAP
5. Turn the gable over. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 4'x4' siding panels.
6. Install the siding extending 3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Cut the top flush with the top frame.
Use 6d galv. nails. Space 12" apart.
7. Install pre-cut siding, from our kit, on the ends.
Cut Siding Flush With Frame
Supplied in Kit
34-1/4" Long Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
4. Screw (3) three 16" long 2x4 blocks
across the bottom of the 2x4 bottom
cord. Use 2-1/2" screws.
35-3/4" Long Center Stud
1. Place (2) two 47" long and 38" long 2x4 gable rafters, packed in extension kit, in the truss
jig and secure with 1"x4" drive-on plates. Toenail a ridge block at the ridge.
2. Secure 2x4 gable studs to the truss with (10) ten 1"x4" metal plates.
3. Install wood gusset to bottom of truss and the ridge.
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
38" Long Gable Rafter
47 Long Gable Rafter
1"x4" Drive-
on Plate
1"x4" Drive-
on Plate
Wood Gusset

1x4Trim
2x3-47" Board
Step 3 Install Rear Gable Overhang & Trim
3. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
4. Install a 42-1/4" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge
1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame.
2. Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.

6. Assemble the loft doors. The loft door frames are
temporarily held together with corrugated fasteners,
this is the back side of the door frame. Place the
doors on level surface, face side down. Cut the siding
from above step to the size of the door frame. Secure
the siding panel to the frame with 1" screws provided.
24-3/4"
Step 4 Assemble Roof Gable With Loft Doors
1. Assemble another gable frame. Create an opening
for the loft doors by installing a 36" long 2x4 between
the gable studs. The opening height should 24-3/4"
from the bottom 2x4 truss member.
36" Long 2x4
34-1/4" Long
Gable Stud
3. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half for the center siding. Cut top flush with the gable frame.
5. Nail siding on the gable.
Use 6d galv. nails.
4. Cut siding from the loft door opening, flush with the edge of the opening.
If you don't need loft access from the outside, attach loft door frames to
the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight storage area.
Supplied in Kit
2. Turn gable over.
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
38" Long Gable Rafter
47 Long Gable Rafter

The siding that is installed on each side and above the door opening
needs to be cut to the lengths indicated below.
1. Locate (2) two 16" wide siding panels that are 77-1/4" in length. Cut these panels to a length
of 75-3/4".
2. Locate (2) two siding panels that are 6" in height. Cut these panels to a height of 4-1/2".
Step 6 Cut Siding Around Door Opening
Step 5 Install Gable Trim & Loft Doors
2x3-47" Board
5. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
6. Install a 42-1/4" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
3. Install 29-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening.
Install a 43" long trim board across the top.
4. Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4" long hinge screws. The screws
have a square head. The bit is packed with the screws. Install barrel bolts to
the inside top of the doors to prevent doors from opening.
1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame.
2. Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.

18-1/4"
2x3 Door Header
69-1/2" Header Support
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
58-3/4" to Opening 64-1/2" Door Opening
4. Install a 48" and another 70-1/2" tie plate.
24" 18-1/4"
24"
58-3/4" to Opening
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panels - Doors Centered
1. Note: To install doors offset in the wall, go to Step 8. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' boards to a length
of 15' - 2". Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
2. Cut (2) two 2x4-6' boards to 69-1/2" in length. Install a pre-built 2x3 door header and 2x4s
as header support under the door header.
3. Install a 70-1/2" long 2x6 as a tie plate over the top plate. The 2x6 will extend 3-1/2" beyond
the end of the wall frame.
5. Locate a 16" wide 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 'left' siding panel is applied.
6. Cut (2) two siding panels to a length of 75-3/4". Cut the 'left' siding panel to 46-1/2" and
install the with the cut edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
7. Install another 16" wide panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the right side of the door opening.
8. Install the 4-1/2" siding panels over the door opening.
9. Cut the last siding panel to extend
3-1/2" past the wall frame.
Cut Edge
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge LAP Edge
Left Siding
Panel

Step 8 Assemble Front Wall Panels - Doors Offset
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' boards to a length of 15' - 2". Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between
the top and bottom plates.
2. Cut (2) two 2x4-6' boards to 69-1/2" in length. Install a pre-built 2x3 door header and 2x4s
as header support under the door header.
3. Install a 70-1/2" long 2x6 as a tie plate over the top plate. The 2x6 will extend 3-1/2" beyond
the end of the wall frame.
18-1/4"
2x3 Door Header
69-1/2" Header Support
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
34-3/4" to Opening 64-1/2" Door Opening
4. Install a 48" and another 70-1/2" tie plate.
18-1/4"
24"

9 Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 75-3/4" and install.
10. Cut the last siding panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Step 8 Assemble Front Wall Panels - Doors Offset
Cut Edge
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
5. Locate a 16" wide 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 'left' siding panel is applied.
6. Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 75-3/4". Cut the siding width to 22-1/2", measuring from
the 'tongue' edge. Install the panel with the 'cut' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the left end of
the wall frame.
7. Install another 16" wide panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the right side of the door opening.
8. Install the 4-1/2" siding panels over the door opening.

A
AC
C
X
X
X
X
B
BX
X
23-1/4"
48" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 9 Assemble Back Wall
1. Position 68-1/2", 48", and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and mark where the wall
studs will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
B
A
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
Assemble frames and nail together with 10d sinkers.
3. Install a 48" and (2) two 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards as tie
plates over the top plate. The 2x6s will extend 3-1/2"
beyond the end of the wall frame.
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
48" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2"
Siding Extends Below Plate
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
C
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
5. Cut (4) four siding panels to a length of 75-3/4". Install the first siding panel with the
'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
6. Install (2) two full width siding panel in the center.
7. Cut and install a 45" wide siding panel. Siding will
extend 3-1/2" past the frame. Tip; it will be easier to
handle this wall if you install the last siding panel
after the walls are set.
4. Square wall frame.

X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 10 Assemble End Walls
1. Position (2) two 2x4-10' boards
together and indicate with 'X' marks,
where the wall studs will be located.
10' - 0" Wall Plate
24" 24"
23-1/4"
4. Square wall frame. Cut (5) five 4x8 siding panels to a length of 77-1/4". Install the first
panel flush with the left end of the wall flush and flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate.
5. Cut the last panel flush with the end of the wall frame.
Siding Extends Below Plate
6. Repeat to assemble the other end wall. Start with the half siding panel cutoff.
LAP
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
3. Install (2) two 56-1/2" long 2x4 as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x4s will be 3-1/2"
short of the end of the wall frame.
Top Plate
Wall Stud
3-1/2" 56-1/2" Tie Plate
56-1/2" Tie Plate
141-1/2"
141-1/2"
X
X

Step 11 Set Lower Walls
Step 12 Install Trim
1. Install (2) two 1x3-62" long trim boards flush with the top of the front wall. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Install 1x4-75 3/4" trim boards at the corners of the front and back. Install the trim flush with
siding on the end wall.
3. Install 1x4x74-3/4" trim boards at the corners of the front wall.
1x3-62" Trim Boards
1x4-75 3/4" Trim Board
2. Cut 2x4 bottom plate from door opening
1x4-74 3/4" Trim Board
2x6 Tie Plates
1. 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.
DOOR WALL

3. Using 1-1/2" hanger nails, install the right hangers to the 2x6 tie plate.
The top hanger flange should line up with the 'X' mark.
2x6 Tie Plate
Inside of Building
Front Wall
1. Install the gable on the left end wall. The gable siding will extend over the 1x3 trim on
the lower wall. NOT behind the trim! Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable
blocks with 10d sinkers. Nail siding along the 1x3 trim board with 6d galv. nails.
Gable Siding
1x3 Trim
Step 13 Set Left Gable
1. Layout the truss spacing on the front wall. Start at the left corner of the building. Measure from
the inside face of the wood gusset when marking the location of the first truss. See next page.
2. Locate the truss hangers, there are left and right hangers. Select the right hangers.
Long Side Nailed
to Wall Plates
Important: When marking the back wall, use the left hangers and
place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are
parallel when they are installed.
Step 14 Set Trusses

Wood Gusset
Left Gable
Front Wall
Note: The center truss will
not have a bottom cord.
Step 15 Set Trusses Continued
24"
4. Install the trusses over the 'X' marks. Install hanger to the opposite side of the trusses.
Secure truss to metal hangers using 1-1/2" hanger nails.
18"

4x8 OSB
Panel
Step 16 Install Loft Floor
3. Cut a 4x8 OSB panel in half lengthways creating (2) two 2' x 8' pieces.
Install one of the 2'x8' panels as the second row.
4. Install loft flooring at the front of the building.
1. Cut the width of a 4'x8' OSB flooring panel to fit between the siding on the rear gable
and the center of the 2nd truss.
2. Install this OSB sheathing panel as loft flooring over the rear trusses. Notch the flooring
around the gable studs on the rear gables. Secure floor with 7d sinkers.

Roof Shingles 10 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 7 pcs.
Straight Edge
Truss
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps.
Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation, preventing heat or
moisture from damaging your building or its contents.
Cut these pieces
from same sheet.
46" x 96"
42" x 96"
42" x 72"
46" x 48"
46" x 52-1/2"
42" x
28-1/2"
1. Install felt paper and metal roof edge the permitter of the building.
2. 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.
Install Shingles - not included in kit
Step 17 Install Roof Sheathing
Detail 'B'
Install This Row First
Install roof sheathing per layout below. Install the rear sheathing flush with the trim on the
rear gable. The top roof sheathing will not extend to the ridge. This will allow an opening
for air ventilation when you install a ridge vent. Install the lower sheathing first. Use a straight
edge to alien the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss. See Detail 'B'. Use 7d sinkers.
Space nails 12" apart.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles

Step 18 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

Shed Size
Exterior Siding 13 pcs.
Roof Sheathing/Loft Floor pcs.
2x4 - 16' Wall Plates 2 pcs.
Material Supplied Separately
Material Breakdown 16' x 10'
12
Meadowbrook 16'x 10' Barn kit Packing List
Qty. Qty.
4 Wall Plates 120 " 4 1x4 Gable Trim 47 1/2"
8 Truss - Bottom Cords 116 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 43 "
38 Wall Studs black ends 72 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 75 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 4 1x4 Corner Trim 74 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 65 1/2" 4 1x3 Lower Wall Trim 62 "
4 Wall Plates 56 1/2" 2 1x3 Door Trim 72 "
4 Wall Plates 48 " 1 1x3 Door Trim 71 3/4"
2 Gable Framing 47 " 2 1x3 Loft Door Trim 29 "
2 Gable Framing 38 " 1 1x3 Loft Door Trim 42 3/4"
1 Gable Studs & Framing 36 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 35 3/4"
4 Gable Studs & Framing 34 1/4" 4 Siding (cut for roof gable)
4 Gable Studs & Framing 21 1/2"
9 Truss Ridge Blocks 22 3/4" 3 lb. 10d Sinkers 2 Bottle Glue
6 Gable Nailing Blocks 15 3/4" 3 lb. 8d Galv. 28 Truss Hangers
2 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 48 " 2 lb. 7d Sinkers 75 Black Screws
4 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 70 1/2" 4 lb. 6d Common 1 Door Hasp
1 lb. 6d Galv. 2 4" Barrell Bolts
4 Boards 47 " 3 lb. Hanger Nails 2 6" Barrell Bolts
4 Boards 42 1/4" 4 4" Door Hinges 12 2-1/2" Screws
2 Boards 6 1/4" 6 5" Door Hinges 36 1-1/4" Screws
26 1x4 Drive-on Plate 24 1-5/8" Screws
14 Pre-built Truss Halves
2 32" x 72" Pre-built Barn Doors 16 Wood Truss Ridge Gussets
2 18" x 29" Loft Door Frames 28 Wood Bottom Truss Gussets
1 2x3 Door Header 67-1/2" 2 Center Truss Blocks w/gusset
Exterior Gable Siding
2x3 Framing
Pre-built Components
2 pcs. not used
2 pcs. not used
2 pcs. not used
2 pcs. not used
21-Dec-2011
2x4 & 2x6 Framing Whie Pine TrimSize Size
16" x 30"
Hardware
Miscellaneous Lumber
12" x 12"
8" x 24"