Best Barns Northwood Deluxe 14x10 Safety guide

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Geenville PA, 16125
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Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2011
Northwood Deluxe 14'x10'
Revised on November 2, 2021
Assembly Book

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
6d galvanized box nails spaced 8" apart.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
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.
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.
The (2) two center boards on the shipping pallet can be removed and used for wall bracing.
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.

10' - 0" Floor Width
Side Wall
FRONT - Door Side
Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4.
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.
If installing building on a concrete slab, install
sill sealer between concrete and bottom wall plate.
2. Cut 2x4-10' floor joists 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"
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
13' - 9" Floor Length
Material Description 14' x 10' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 14'
2x4 Floor Joist 12 pcs. 10'
4x4 Treated Runners 6 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 1 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
Foundation size is 10"-0" x 13'-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.

Add 2x4 blocks here
to trap the top 2x4.
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
79-5/8" Long Top Member
Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily tack 2x4 blocks to the floor.
There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the kit for this purpose.
This will trap the truss parts and insure that all the trusses will be assembled the same.
3" Wide Gauge
Block
DETAIL 'A'
Top Gusset
1. Position a 138" long 2x4 and (2) two 79-5/8" long 2x4s diagonally across the floor. The shorter
2x4s will rest on a flat spot on the bottom 2x4. See Detail 'A' below.
2. Affix 2x4 blocks around the truss members to hold them in place. Tack a 3" wide gauge block,
in hardware bag, at both ends of the bottom 2x4 to maintain the correct overhang.
3. Secure the tops together with a wood gusset. Apply wood glue with a brush between the 2x4
boards and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 6d common nails. Use (14) fourteen
nails per gusset.
4. Install 12"x12" wood gussets to the ends of the trusses, flush with the end of the bottom 2x4.
Glue and nail the gusset. Use (8) eight nails per gusset.
5. Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
6. Assemble (5) five more trusses.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until completing Step 2.

20-3/4" Gable Studs
69" Bottom Plate
angle cut on top
1x4 Metal Plate
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
6. Repeat steps to assemble another roof gable.
1. Position ( 2) two 69" long 2x4s with angle cut on one end and (2) two 79-5/8" long 2x4s as
shown below. Secure bottom 2x4s together with a 1"x4" metal mending plate.
2. Place (2) two 20-3/4" long gable studs between the top and bottom 2x4s. The siding will secure
them in place.
3. Starting from left end install a gable siding with the 'LAP' edge flush with end of gable. The
siding should extend 3/4" below the lower 2x4. Nail siding to the frame with 6d galv. nails
spaced 8" apart.
4. Install center and right panels. If necessary cut last panel flush with end of gable frame.
5. Turn gable frame over and install 18" long 2x4
blocks with angle ends to the bottom of the gable
frame. Install blocks 21" from each end and one
in the center. Use (1) one 2-1/2" long screw on
each end of block..

XX
XX
XX
XX
89-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
X
X
X
X
X
X
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.Assemble the frames with 10d sinkers,
(2) two nails per stud. Nail both wall frames together with (4) four 10d sinkers (stagger nails
on each side of the studs).
3. Install (2) two 45" long 2x4s and a 72" long 2x4 as tie plates over the top plate. The tie plates
will extend 3-1/2" beyond the frame on each end. Use 10d sinkers spaced 16" apart.
Step 3A Assemble Back Wall
45" Tie Plate 48" Tie Plate 72" Tie Plate
45" Tie Plate
68-1/2" Top Plate
Wall Stud
3-1/2"
175"
175
68-1/2" Wall Frame 89-1/2" Wall Frame
1. Locate (2) two 2x4 boards 68-1/2" long. Locate (2) two 2x4 boards 89-1/2" long. Position
these boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located.
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"

Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
LAP
Siding Flush with 2x4
Siding Extends Above Plate
4. Square wall frame. Locate (3) three siding panels 79" in length.
5. Install the first panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the 2x4 tie plate. The siding
should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate and extend above the 2x4 tie plate. Use 6d galv.
nails spaced 8" apart.
6. Install (2) two more full width siding panesl next
7. Install a 20-3/4" wide siding panel last. It will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Tip: You may wish to not install the last two siding panels in this step, This will make the
wall ligther and easier to handle. Once wall is erected you can finish installing panels.
Step 3B Assemble Back Wall Continued

XX
XX
X
X
69" Top Plate
C
Step 4A Assemble Left Side Wall
1. Locate (2) two 2x4 boards 69" long and (2) two boards 51" in length. Position these boards
together and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located. Mark a 'C' anywhere
on a 51" wall plate.
69" Wall Plate
24"
20-1/4" 23-1/4"
51" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
3. Locate the 2x4s removed from the shipping pallet. Cut (2) two of the 2x4s to a length of 74".
Select another 2x4 and cut (2) two 39" long 2x4s. Save the other 2x4 for wall bracing.
4. Install 39" and 74" long 2x4s as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x4 tie plates will set back
3-1/2" from the end of the wall frame.
74" Tie Plate
141-1/2"
141-1/2"
Wall Stud
3-1/2" 39" Tie Plate
There are 2x4s screwed to each pallet. Remove these from the pallets. The bit is packed
in the hardware bag.

4. Orient the 'C' mark on the wall frame to the right. Square wall frame. Install a 45-3/4" siding
panel, with cut edge and tongue edge, flush with the end of the wall frame and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
C
C
Step 4B Assemble Left Side Wall Continued
5. Install a full width siding panel.
6. Install a 27" wide siding panel with 'LAP' edge last.
1. Repeat Step 4A to assemble another side wall. Orient the 'C' mark on the
wall frame to the left.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Step 5 Assemble Right Side Wall
Tongue Edge
3. Install a full width siding panel.
4. Install a 45" wide siding panel last.
2. Install a 27-3/4" siding panel, with cut edge and tongue edge, flush with the
end of the wall and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
27-3/4" Siding
Panel
27" Siding
Panel
End Marked 'C'
45-3/4"
Sidng Panel
End Marked 'C'

1. Gather (5) five 72" wall studs and (2) two 79-3/4" long 2x4 wall plates. Assemble a wall frame
using these 2x4s per drawing below.
2. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4, as a header support, on the end of the frame. Top of 2x4 will be 3-
1/2" below top plate. Use (4) four 10d sinkers.
79-3/4" Plate
71-1/2" Header
Support
16-1/2"
Step 6 Assemble Door Walls
24" 24"
3. Install (2) two 72" wall studs between (2) two
10-3/4" long 2x4 wall plates.
4. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4, as a header support,
on the end of the frame.
10-3/4" Plate
10-3/4" Plate
71-1/2" Header
Support
3-1/2" Below
Plate
3-1/2" Below
Plate

Step 7 Install Siding on Door Wall
If you want the door opening on the left, flip the walls and apply siding
to the opposite side of the wall frames.
2. Locate a pre-cut 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.
3. Install a full width panel next to the 16" wide panel. If you are installing optional windows
you can out the openings now or later.
4. Install a 21-1/2" wide siding panel, the siding will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
2x4 Header Support
Cut Edge
LAP Edge
1. Select the larger wall frame.
Siding Extends
3-1/2" Past Wall Frame
5. Install a pre-cut 16" wide siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the 2x4
header support. The siding will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame and 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
Tongue Edge
71-1/2" Header
Support
Cut Edge
21-1/2" Siding Panel
Siding Extends
3/4" Below plate
Siding Extends
3-1/2" Past Wall Frame
Siding Extends
3/4" Below plate

Step 8 Set Lower Walls
1. The front and back walls set between the side walls. Secure wall panels together at the corners.
Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail frames to the floor using 10d sinkers (or concrete
anchor bolts, not included) 24" on center.
2. Install the 67-1/2" wide 2x4 door header between the front wall panels. The siding extends
1-1/2" above the top of the door header to receive 2x4 tie plate. Nail through the wall stud into
the ends of the header. Toenail into the top wall plates. Use 10d sinkers. Wall trim, installed
later, will hide where the siding butts the front wall panels.
3. Install a 2x4-7' board (from shipping pallet) at the door opening to hold the wall straight.
View From Inside
2x4-45"
2x4-72"
4. Install a 45", a 72" and a 48" long 2x4s across the top of the
front wall as tie plates. Use 10 d sinkers spaced 16" apart.
Door
Header
Siding Extends 1-1/2"
Above Header
2x4-48"

Use 6d galv. nails spaced12" apart when installing trim.
4. Install a 1x4x57-1/4" trim board flush with the top of the side wall and butted to corner trim.
Cut another 57-1/4" long trim board to fit.
6. Install 1x4x76-3/4" corner trim at the front corners. Install 1x4 flush with face of side wall
trim and the bottom of the siding.
5. Install corner trim and top wall trim on the opposite side wall.
Step 9 Install Trim
1. Position (2) two lx3x72" trim boards along each side of the door opening with top of boards
3/4" above door. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim later
when you install the doors.
2. Install a 1x3x71-3/4" board, that has angle cuts on both ends, over the door opening. There
should be 3/4" of siding exposed below this board.
3. IInstall 1x4x77-1/4" trim boards at the front and rear corners of the side wall. Install the trim
flush with face of the siding on the front and back walls and flush with bottom of siding.
1x3-72" Door Trim
1x4-76-3/4" Trim Boards
1x4x77-1/4" Corner Trim
1x3-71-3/4"
Door Trim
3/4" Above Opening

24"
Inside of Building
Detail 'B' Right Gable
21-3/8"
Right Side Wall
Back Wall
Right Gable
1x4 Trim
Siding Overlaps Side Wall Trim
Step 10 Install Gable on Right Side Wall
Step 11A Install Trusses
2. Using 1-1/2" hanger nails, install metal hangers to the 2x4 tie plate on the front wall only.
The opening should line up with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4
tie plate.See Detail 'B'.
1. Indicate with 'X' marks where the trusses will be located on the front wall. Measure from the
inside face of the gable to the first 'X' mark. Important: When marking the back wall, place
the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
1. Install the gable on the right side wall. The
gable frame will butt against the back wall
siding and extend over the front wall. Gable
siding MUST extend over the 1x4 trim on the
side wall. Secure gable to wall by nailing
through the gable blocks with 10d sinkers.
2. Nail siding along the 1x4 trim board with 6d
galv. nails.
3. Install the left gable.

Beveled Edge
4. Secure the truss to the back wall by screwing through the rear siding
into the end of the truss with a 2-1/2" wood screw. You can also toe
nail the truss to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers.
5. Install the rest of the trusses.
1x4 Corner Trim
Step 11B Install Trusses Continued
3. Place a truss in the front hanger and over the 'X' mark on the back wall. Important; the 2x4
should be centered, not the wood gusset, over the 'X' mark on the rear 2x4 plate. Check the
truss spacing, front and back, to make sure the truss is parallel with gable.
Step 12 Install Rear Soffit & Trim
2. Install 3 more soffit panels cutting last
one to fit..
1. Locate (4) four 3"x48-3/4" soffit panels with a beveled edge. Cut the first soffit panel along
the ''LAP' edge so the tongue edge is centered to the second truss. Install under truss overhang
with primed siding down and beveled edge flush with truss end. Use 6d galv. nails
3. Install 1x4 trim boards on the rear
corners.

1. Secure the front of the trusses to the H1 hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
2. Locate (4) four 21"x48-3/4" soffit panels under the front overhang. Cut the first soffit panel
along 'LAP' edge so the tongue edge is centered on the second truss. Use 6d galv. nails.
3. Install 3 more soffit panels cutting last one to fit..
Step 14 Install Gable Trim
Step 13 Install Front Soffit
Install the 1x4 gable trim extending 1/2" above the 2x4
on the gable. When installed later, the roof sheathing
will be flush with the top of the trim.
Siding/Soffit Panel
Trim 1/2"
Above 2x4

1x6 Fasica
2x4 Truss
Roof Sheathing
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Cut a 73-1/2" long 1x6 fascia board to fit flush with the trim
on the gable and meeting the center of the third truss. Install
the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof sheathing will rest on
the edge. See detail below. Use 6d galv. nails.
2. Install a 48" x 72" roof panel on the lower
right corner. Use 6d common nails, spaced 12"
apart.
3. Install a 48" long roof panel at the
top. The top sheathing will be 1"
below the peak of the trusses.
7. Install 1x6 fascia and roof
sheathing at the back of
the building.
4. Install a 48" long 1x6 trim board.
5. Cut and install a 50" long 1x6 trim board flush with the gable trim on the left gable.
6. Install the remaining roof sheathing.
Cut 1x6-50"
To Length
48" x 48"
31-1/2" x 72"
48" x 72"
31-1/2" x 48"
31-1/2" x 48"
48" x 48"
1x6-48" Fascia

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
1x6 Fascia
Felt
Paper
1x6 Gable Trim
1. Gather (2) two 24" x 48" and (2) two 16-1/2" x 48" pieces of OSB sheathing. Install these
panels over the bottom 2x4 truss member. Secure with 6d common nails.
2. Notch panels around gable studs.
3. Cut the first 24"x 48" panel to
meetthecenterofthe 2x4truss.
16-1/2" x 48" Sheathing
4. Repeat to install loft
flooring at the other
end of the building.
Step 16 Install Loft flooring
2. Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper.
Install Roofing —
Not Supplied in Kit
1. 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 roof
sheathing. Install the felt paper before you install
the metal roof edge.
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.
10'x10' Building 6 bdl. Roof Shingles 6 pcs. Roof 'drip' edge
14'x10' Building 8 bdl. Roof Shingles 7 pcs. Roof 'drip' edge
Material Purchased Locally

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

3 lb. 10d Sinkers
4 lb. 6d Galv. Nails
2 lb. 6d Common
1 Hanger Nails
25 2-1/2" Screws
Northwood 14' x 10' Barn kit Packing List
Qty. Qty.
6 Truss Material - bottom cords 138 " 2 1x6 Fascia 73 1/2"
16 Truss Material-top members 79 5/8" 2 1x6 Fascia 48 "
2 Wall Plates 89 1/2" 2 1x6 Fascia 50 "
2 Wall Plates 79 3/4"
32 Wall Studs/Plates 72 " 4 1x4 Gable Trim 79 5/8"
2 Header Supports 71 1/2" 2 1x4 Corner Trim 79 "
2 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 2 1x4 Corner Trim 76 3/4"
8 Wall Plates 69 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 77 1/4"
4 Wall Plates 51 " 2 1x3 Door Trim 72 "
2 Wall Plates 48 " 1 1x3 Door Trim 71 3/4"
2 Tie Plates 45 " 4 1x4 Wall Trim 57 1/4"
2 Wall Plates 41 1/2"
2 32" x 72" Barn Doors
2 Wall Plates 31 3/4"
1 Pre-built 67-1/2" Door Header
4 Gable Studs 20 7/8"
6 Gable Blocks - angle ends 18 "
2 Wall Plates 10 3/4"
6 5" Door Hinges
8 Blocks for truss jig 10-12 "
2 Barrel Bolts
2 Gauge Blocks for trusses
1 Door Latch
1 Bottle Glue
2 48" x 72" Roof Sheathing 48 Hinge Screws
4 48" x 48" Roof Sheathing H1 Truss Hangers
2 Screw Bits
2 31-1/2" x 72" Roof Sheathing 2 1x4 Metal Barbed Plates
4 31-1/2" x 48" Roof Sheathing
4 24" x 48" Loft Flooring 3 3
4 16" x 48" Loft Flooring 1 1
1 1
4 Front Soffit Panels 1 1
4 Back Soffit Panels 1 1
12 8" x 34" Wood Gussets 2 48-3/4" x 39-1/2" high
24 12" x 12" Wood Gussets 4 48-3/4" x 28" high
27" x 77-1/4"
16" x 77-1/4" 16" x 77-1/4"
Pre-built Components
48-3/4" x 79"
LP Wall Siding
20-3/4" x 79"
48-3/4" x 77-1/4"
45-3/4" x 77-1/4"
27-3/4" x 77-1/4"
Hardware
Size
1x6 Whie Pine Fascia
DescriptionSizeDescription
2x4 Framing
Whie Pine Trim
3" x 7"
7/16" OSB Material
Primed Soffit Material 45" x 77-1/4"
Wood Gussets LP Gable Siding
21-1/2" x 77-1/4"
48-3/4" x 3"
48-3/4" x 21"
6