Best Barns Roanoke Safety guide

16'x32' Building
w/ full loft
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 2012
the Roanoke
Revised February 6, 2015
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA

measure
from here When measurements are given for board length,
it is from the longest side of the board.
Tool
List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Circular Saw
Power Screwdriver/Drill
Measuring Tape
2-12' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Thank you for purchasing our Roanoke shed kit. The material supplied is listed on the back
page. If you have received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date.
The material may be delivered in two shipments. Our shipment will contain the roof gables
and truss components.The nails are packed in the first layer of gable panels. It is not necessary
to unpack the rest of the material until you have built the lower walls and 2nd floor loft.
The balance will be delivered by a local lumber supplier. When you receive their material,
check the material delivered against the material list on the back page. If you feel you are
missing any material listed, call the store as soon as possible.
The foundation size should measure 16'-0" wide by 32'-0" deep. Do Not make the foundation
larger. The siding should project beyond the foundation for water to expel properly from the
walls. Check building code in your area for foundation requirements.
IMPORTANT: Unpack the material from our pallet, then carefully disassemble the pallet.
The 2x4s will be used for bracing. The OSB panels for roof sheathing. The pallet is secured
together with square head screws. The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag.
The LPsiding has a 50 year warranty and is already primed.Apply two coats of latex acrylic
paint for the finish coat. Paint the bottom edge of the siding, this is important. Maintain 6"
to 8" of clearance from the bottom edge of the siding and the ground. Don't allow garden
mulch to build up and keep shrubs a minimum of 1' away from the building.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Do Not
discard any material, no matter how small, until your building is complete.
Our component kit does not include the shingles, giving you a choice of color and quality.
The breakdown of the material you need to supply is listed on the back page.
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT

Stud Spacing
XX
XX
X
X
8' - 0" Plates
NOTE: In western
states all wall studs
are 92-1/4" in length!
Step 1 Assemble Rear Wall
2. Install 92-5/8" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail the treated bottom plate to
the wall studs with 16d galv. deck nails. Use 16d sinkers to nail the top plate.
3. Repeat to build another 8' long wall frame.
4. Butt the frames together. Do Not nail frames together so they can be separated later.
5. Square the frames. Measure the wall diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite
corner. The measurements will be the same, if the wall is square.
LAP
Edge
Install Siding
Flush
Treated Bottom Plate
92-5/8" Precut
Wall Studs
Do Not Nail LAP Edge
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
16"
15-1/4" 16"
1. Note: When building the lower walls, use treated 2x4s for the bottom wall plate.
Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards (one will be treated) to a length of 8' - 0". Position the
boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
6. Install the first siding panel flush with the end of the frame. Install (2) two more siding
panels. Do Not nail the 'LAP' edge to the first wall so you can separate the frames and install
the walls separately. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 9" apart.

16"
15-1/4"
Step 2 Assemble Front Door Wall
2. Cut (2) two 7-1/2" x 48" long fillers from
OSB sheathing that was used to wrap the
pallet. Install these fillers between the 2x8s.
Assemble header using 16d sinkers.
OSB Filler
2x8 Board
2x8 Board
1. Locate (2) two 2x8 boards that are 10' long. If you are installing the optional barn doors,
cut these boards to a length of 99".
2x8 Door Header
92-5/8" Pre-
cut Wall Studs
83-1/4" Header
Support Studs
2x4-16' Treated Bottom Plate
3-1/2" space
2x4-15'-5" Tie Plate
3. Cut a treated 2x4-16' to 16'-0" for the bottom plate.
4. From regular 2x4-16' boards, cut (1) one to 16'-0" and (1) one to 15'-5".
5. Cut (2) two 2x4 pre-cut wall studs to a length of 83-1/4" for header supports.
6. Refer to detail shown below and assemble the front wall panel. Use the material cut above,
(6) six pre-cut wall studs and the header.
7. Install a small 2x4 block to hold the spacing between the door header and the 2x4 top plate.
3-1/2" space
Optional 8' Barn Doors .............96"
Door Opening Width
Top plate
2X4-16'
48" to opening

*83-3/8" When using
western wall studs.
*
Step 2 Assemble Front Door Wall Continued
5/8" OSB Filler
83-3/4" long 2x4
Pre-cut 2x4
Step 3 Build Beam Supports
3. Install the other 83-3/4" (82-3/8")
long 2x4 over the fillers.
4. Repeat to assemble (3) three more
beam support.
1. Cut (2) two pre-cut wall studs to a length of 83-3/4" (83-3/8" if using western
wall studs). Nail one of the 2x4s to a pre-cut wall stud. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Nail (3) three 3-1/4" x 16" long OSB fillers to the 83-3/4" long 2x4 as shown.
Use 6d common nails.
LAP
Edge
Install Siding
Flush
8. Square Wall Frame. Install a 4x8 panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the left wall stud.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
9. Install the pre-cut 12" high siding panels above the door opening. Install the siding extending
3/4" below the bottom of the door header.
Siding Flush w/ Opening

Frame Door Opening
Frame Window Opening
for 18" x 36" Aluminum Window
36"
2x4 Blocking
35-3/4"
Optional Door & Window Openings
Window
Pane
Screw
1. Cut a wall stud where you want to place a
window. Install 2x4 blocking between the
wall studs, above and below the opening.
2. Cut a 18-3/8" x 35-3/4" opening in siding.
Caulk along the top edge of the window.
Secure window with screws provided.
80-1/2" Header
Supports
2x4 Header
34-1/2"
door opening
Window
Opening
Siding
1. Cut (2) two header supports form pre-cut wall studs.
2. Cut a 2x4-8' and build a 37-1/2" long 2x4 door
header. Cut an OSB filler from the long edge of a
4x8 piece of sheathing. Install the filler between the
2x4 boards.
3. Install door header over header supports.
3. Install vinyl shutters with
square head screws.

6. Install (2) two full width siding panels.
7. Repeat numbers 1 thru 4 to build another wall frame. DO NOT apply siding.
16"
11-3/4"
16"
3. Install 92-5/8" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Install the first stud
11-3/4" from the right end. Nail the treated bottom plate to the wall studs with
16d galv. deck nails. Use 16d sinkers to nail the top plate.
4. Install a beam support, built in Step 3, at the left end. Square wall.
5. Install the first 4x8 siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3/1/2" past the
right end of the wall frame. The siding will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
3-1/2"
Beam Support
167"
167"
Step 4 Build 12' Sidewalls with Beam Support
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
1. Cut a 2x4-12' treated board to a length of 140-1/2".
2. Cut a 2x4-12' board to a length of 137". This will be the top plate.
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past Frame

4. Repeat Steps 4 thru Step 6 to assemble the opposite sidewalls.
X
X
X
X
X
X
8' - 0" Wall Plate
16"
15-1/4" 16"
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Wall Plate
!
Step 5 Build 8' Center Sidewalls
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls
Beam Support
8' Wall Frame
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards (one will be treated) to 8' - 0". Position the boards together
and indicate where the wall studs will be located.
Treated Bottom Plate
92-5/8" Precut
Wall Studs
Panel Built in
Step 4
Beam Support
1. Position the frame from above next to the panel with the beam support. Do Not nail
frames together. Square the wall frame. Install a siding panel. Do Not nail the 'LAP' edge
to the 140-1/2" wall so you can separate the frames and install the walls separately.
2. Position the 140-1/2" long wall frame, without siding, next tot he 8' wall frame. Do not
nail frames together.
2. Install siding panels. The last panel will extend 3-1/2" beyond wall frame.
Do Not Nail LAP Edge

Step 7 Set Wall Panels
1. Set the left sidewall, with the beam support, panel and the 96" long back wall
panel. Secure the corner together with 16d sinkers.
2. See the other back wall panel and the right sidewall panel.
3. Brace sidewalls using 90" long 2x4s (pallet material).
4. Cut a 2x4-16' to a length of 15'-5" and install across the top of the back wall.
The 2x4 will set back 3-1/2" from each end of the back wall.
15' - 5" Long Tie plate
8' Sidewall
Left Sidewall
w/ Beam Support
5. Install the remaining wall panels

4. Assemble another beam.
Step 8 Install 2nd Floor Loft Beam
Beam
6. Placethe beamintothe beam
pocket. Secure in place with
16d sinkers.
2x4 Wall Brace
1. Cut (2) two 1-3/4" x 11-7/8" LVLmicro-lam beams to a length of 16'-0". Glue and nail them
together with 16d sinkers.
2. Cut (2) two 2x8-16' boards to 15' - 5". Position a 2x8 against the 16' beam as shown below.
3. Position 2x8 blocks, leftover from door header, at the top of the 2x8 and beam. Important:
The hangers should line up across from each other. Install metal joist hangers on both 2x8's
and beam. Install hanger with hanger nails.
Metal Hanger
16'-0" Beam
2x8x15'-5"
3-1/2" Space
2x8 Blocks
Flush
Flush
24"
19-1/2"
24"
2x4 Blocks
5. Cut the 2x4 top plate. Cut through the siding
to remove the 2x4. The siding does not have
to be removed. The soffit, when installed later,
will cover the cut marks in the siding.
Cut and Remove 2x4
Top Plate

Beam
2x4 Tie Plate
5. Tongue and groove flooring does not cover 48" width. Install a 1x4-8' white pine board
filler after the last row of flooring. Cut flush with siding.
Step 9 Install Loft Floor
2x8 Joist Header
2x8 Floor Joist
1. Install 10' long 2x4 tie plates
on sidewalls. Use 16d sinkers
to secure tie plates.
If you are installing the optional stair kit, install joist header and floor joist
at the front of the building. Refer to the stair instructions to install the floor
joist at the rear of the building.
"
2. Install the 2x8 boards, from Step 8, on the front and back walls, flush with the top of the tie
plates. Secure the 2x8s to the wall plates and wall studs with 16d nails. Important: Nail 2x8
to each wall stud using (4) four 16d sinker nails in each wall stud.
3. Cut and install 2x8 floor joists between the 2x8 joist header and beam. You will need to install
joist hangers on the opposite side of the beam.
4. Install 3/4" flooring. Start at the front wall with the 'Tongue' edge flush with the siding. Secure
flooring with 8d spiral deck nail.
16' Back Wall

Sidewall
Loft Floor
Panel #7
Panel #6
Step 10 Install Front & Back Wall Trim
1. Cut 1x4-10' trim boards to length for the front corners. Install trim flush with the bottom
edge of the siding and the top of the loft floor. Install the boards flush with the siding on
the sidewalls. Use 8d galv. nails to install all trim boards.
1x4-8' Trim
1x4 Corner Trim
2. Cut and install 1x4-8' trim boards
between the corner trim.
Important: Install the trim board
flush with the floor.
3. Repeat procedure to install trim at
the rear of building.
Step 11 Assemble Rear Roof Gable
2. Locate panel # 8. The 2x4 wall studs in the lower center
wall frame are screwed to the outside 2x4s. Remove the
screws and move the 2x4s to the center of the opening.
3. Install the upper gable frame to
thelowerframe.Use10dsinkers.
1. The rear panels are numbered 6 through 10.
Locate panels numbered 6 and 7. Lay these
panels, siding down, on the front loft floor.
Nail the panels together with 10d sinkers.
Move Wall Stud
Move Wall Stud
Assemble Roof Gable on Loft Floor
Panel 8A

Siding Extends
Below Bottom Plate
Step 11 Assemble Rear Roof Gable Continued
Reapply Siding
Front Wall
8. Install the gable frames numbered 9 and 10 to the center wall panel. Reapply the siding.
9. Fasten more 2x4 packing blocks, to the outside of the gable frames.
7. Locate gable panels numbered 9 and 10. Remove the
siding from these panels. The siding panels are tacked
to the walls with a few nails.
2x4 Block
4. Position rear gable walls, numbers 6 and 7, on the floor with the siding facing up.
5. Install the center wall frame against the panels. Cut a 4x8 siding panel to the shape of the
center gable and apply to center wall frame.
6. Fasten 2x4 packing blocks, to the loft floor, on the outside of the gable frames. Tack nail
blocks or use 2-1/2" screws.

84-1/2" Long 2x4
with Angle Block
2x4x82-1/4"
2nd Layer
End With Blue Mark
4. Locate (4) four 2x4s that are 84-1/2" long and have an angle block attached to one end.
Install these 2x4s along the sides of the gable frame, extending 1/2" beyond the gable frame.
1. Nail the siding where the siding panels overlap. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Move the gable panel to the back loft area. Install 82-1/4" long 2x4s at the top of the gable.
The 2x4s have a blue mark on one end. Install this end at the peak. Install the 2x4s so they
extend 1/2" above the gable frame to receive the roof sheathing. Use 10d sinkers.
3. Nail another layer of 2x4s over the first layer to create a 3" deep gable overhang.
Step 12 Install Rear 2x4 Gable Overhangs
5. You can set this gable at the rear of the building. Refer to Step 17.
1. If you are installing the loft doors, remove the 2x4s to create
the opening. Cut (3) three 2x4 to 21-3/4" from one of the
2x4 boards. Cut a 44-3/4" long 2x4 from the other 2x4.
3. Nail this frame to the
top gable frame.
21-3/4" Long 2x4
Step 13 Assemble Front Center Roof Gable
44-3/4" Long 2x4
2. Install the 2x4s cut above
at the lower gable frame.
Use 10d sinkers.

3. Locate gable panels 4 and 5.
Remove the siding from these
panels. The siding panels are
tacked to the walls with a few
nails.
1-1/2" Siding
Fillers
Step 14 Assemble Front Roof Gables
Step 15 Install Loft Doors
1. Position gable walls, numbers 1 and 2, on the floor with the siding facing up.
2. Install the center wall frame against the panels. Cut a 25-1/2" long siding panel from a 4x8
panel and install at the bottom of the gable frame. Cut a panel for the top of the gable. Cut
the top edges flush with the gable frame. Cut 1-1/2" wide filler for the side of the frame.
The loft door trim will cover the filer pieces.
4. Install the gable frames numbered 4 and 5 to the center wall panel. Reapply the siding.
5. Do not remove the 2x4 blocks until the trusses are assembled.
1. Install 46-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards to the sides of the loft door opening. Use 8d galv nails.
2. Install 51-1/2" long 1x3 trim boards to the top and bottom of the loft door opening.
3. Install the smaller 4" door hinges to the loft doors. To position
the hinge properly, hold the rectangular plate against the frame.
Use the shorter 1-1/4" black hinge screws.
4. Install the left door first. The
siding on the left door extends
beyond the door frame.

Step 16 Assemble Trusses
1. Lay 2x6 truss parts inside the 2x4 blocks. One end of the 81-3/4" long 2x6 boards have a blue
mark. Place these ends together at the ridge. Add a 2x4 block at the bottom of the truss leg
to keep this 2x6 from moving.
2. Install a 2x4 block at the ridge and at the knee area of the truss. The 2x4 blocks at the knee
have a blue mark on the end. Install this end towards the ridge. Hold blocks in place with 7d
sinkers until the gussets are installed.
3. Secure the 2x6 boards together using pre-cut wood gussets. Apply wood glue between the
gussets and 2x6s. Secure gussets with (3) three rows of 6d common nails spaced 6" apart.
4. Turn truss over and apply gussets to the other side.
5. Assemble the remaining trusses.
Wood
Gussets
2x4 Block
Wood
Gussets
71-3/8" Truss
Member
2x4 Block
2x4 Block w/
Blue Mark on End

1-1/2"
floor
2x4 Tie Plate
2x6 Truss Plate
2x6 Truss Plate
Step 17 Set Gables and 2x6 Truss Plate
4. Layout 2x6 plate for trusses. Important: Start
the truss layout 19-1/2" from the back of the
gable plate. Then space trusses 24".
5. Install 2x6 plate on the opposite side.
2. Nail bottom edge of siding to
1x4 trim with 6d galv. nails.
3. Install 2x6 plates 92" from the center of the building. When installed properly the 2x6 will
project 1-1/2" past the 2x4 tie plate. See detail below. Nail to floor with 16d nails.
1. Install front and rear gables. The gable siding will
extend over the 1x4 trim on the lower wall panel.
The bottom gable plate should overhang the loft
floor the same distance on both ends. Nail gable
plate to floor with 16d coated nails. Use a 2x4 to
brace gables to floor.
Front Wall
Siding
19-1/2"
92" From Floor Center
24"
1x4 Trim Board

2-1/2" Screw
2x6 Soffit
Block
1x3 Board
2x6 Truss
Plate
2x6 Truss Plate
2. Secure trusses to 2x6 truss plates with 2x6
metal hangers. Nail metal hanger to truss
plate and trusses with hanger nails.
1. Install 2x6 trusses, over the 'X' marks, on the truss plate. Toenail the truss to plate, flush
with the outside edge of the 2x6 truss plate. Use 7d sinker. Remove and use lower 2x4
wall bracing to brace the trusses.
2x4 Metal
Hanger
Step 18 Install Soffit Overhang on Sidewalls
1. Extend the lines on the face of the 2x6
to the edge of the 2x6.
2. Install 1x3-8' boards on the sidewall.
Use a 2x6 soffit block as a gauge to
install the 1x3 at the correct height.
Nail the 1x3 boards to each wall stud
with one 10d nail. When installed, the
soffit blocks must be set directly below
the trusses.
3. Position the 2x6 soffit blocks between the 1x3 board
and the 2x6 truss plate. Secure the top of the soffit
blocks in place by screwing through the 2x6 truss
plate into the soffit block. Secure the bottom by toe-
nailing through the bottom of the 2x6 soffit block
into the 1x3 board. Use 7d coated nails. Install the
soffit overhang on the opposite side of the building.
Step 19 Set Trusses
2x4 Bracing
Nail 1x3 Board to Wall Studs
Screw A Soffit Block (with siding attached)
to Overhang

Building Tip: Ridge vent provides ideal
ventilation, preventing heat or moisture from
damaging your building or its contents.
Ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Truss
Shingles
Air
Space
Straight Edge
Truss
DETAIL 'B'
Step 20 Install Roof Sheathing
Install 7/16" OSB roof sheathing according to the layout below. Install roof sheathing flush
with the 2x4 on the rear gable. Install the lower sheathing first. Use a straight edge to align
the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss. See Detail 'B'. If you are installing ridge
vent, cut the roof sheathing at the top of the building to be 1" below the peak of the truss.
This will allow air circulation through the ridge vent.
Install sheathing using 7d sinkers. Space nails 12" apart.
Plyclip
Install a plyclip between each truss
on the top row of sheathing .
Cut Top Row to Fit
48"x 51"
48"x 96" 48"x 96"
37-3/8"x 72"
48"x 48"
48"x 72" 48"x 96"
96" Long 96" Long 96" Long
48" Long
Building
Front
Install Roof Sheathing To This Row First
48"x 96" 48"x 96"
37-3/8"x 96" 37-3/8"x 96" 37-3/8"x 96"
48"x 96"
51" Long
Cut Sheathing From Pallet
#
#
37-3/8"x 27"
48"x 27"
#

1x6 Gable Trim
1. Install 82-1/4" long 1x6 white pine trim boards at the top of the gable overhangs. Install
the end with the blue marking at the ridge. Install 1x6 flush with the top of the 2x4s. Use
8d galv. nails.
2. Install 86" long 1x6 white pine trim boards at the sides of the gable overhangs.
Step 22 Install Gable Trim
Step 21 Install 1x6 Eave Soffit
1. Install 1x6 white pine boards under the 2x6
eave overhang.You can install soffit vents for
added ventilation.
2. Cut and Install 1x4 corner trim under 1x6
soffit board. Cut to length.
3. Cut 3" wide primed siding panels to length
and install under the gable overhang.
1x6 Soffit Board
4. Cut 3 - 3/8" wide x 10" long primed
siding panels to length and install under
the gable overhang.