Best Barns the Danbury Safety guide

Revised December 13, 2022
the Danbury 8' x 12'
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
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Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR KIT
Thank you for purchasing our kit. Please read the following information before beginning construction.
Always check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements or restrictions.
Tools Required: Hand or Circular Saw
Cordless Drill
Hammer
Pencil
Level
Measuring Tape
6'-8' Ladder(s)
Safety Glasses
Dust Mask
Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Additional Materials - Not included in kit:
Required: Shingles or metal roofing, Drip Edge, Roofing Nails or Screws, Paint
Optional: Caulk, Ridge Vent
Floor: Wood flooring is sold optionally. You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad.
Terminology:
Square - Confirm corners are at 90 degrees
Plumb - Confirm walls and trusses are straight vertically
Wall Plate - Top and bottom 2x4s used to frame walls
Tie Plate - 2x4s connecting wall sections together
Header - Spans top of door opening
OSB - Oriented Strand Board
LAP - Edge of siding that overlaps Tongue
Tongue - Edge of siding that is overlapped
Organize:
Unpack all items & organize according to size and type. This will make items easier to find
when instructed.
Review the parts list on the back page. Should there be missing items or sub-par material
contact Best Barns Customer Service.
DO NOT discard any material including the pallet until your project is complete.
Assembly:
Review all instructions before you begin. Please follow steps carefully and in sequence for
successful results.
If you have any questions we are happy to assist you. Please contact us at:
Primed Siding Detail

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 (170-1/2").
2. Cut 2x4-8' floor joists to a length of 7'-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 8'-0" building width.
1. Treated lumber is not cut to exact length. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to 11'-9".
Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
Construction Details for Optional Floor System
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.
Material Description 8' x 12' Floor
2x4 Treated Headers 2 pcs. 12'
2x4 Treated Floor Joist 10 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" 4x8 3 pcs. 4x8
8d Screw Floor Nails 1 lb. 8d
16d Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d
If necessary use bricks, patio stones or similar material to level or provide additional support
to the floor. If your ground has low areas consider adding gravel and or 4x4 treated timbers
to rest the floor on. If you use 4x4 timbers you will need (3) three pieces 12' long.
3. Install the floor joists, over the 'X' marks, between the joist headers. Use 16d galv. deck nails.
!
!
Joist 7' - 9" Long
2x4-11'-9" Joist Header
11' - 9" Floor Length
8' - 0" Floor Width
Leveling Blocks
4' x 8'
4' x 4'
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
Joist Header X
X
16"

50-3/4" Truss Rafter
4. Set trusses aside. Leave 2x48' board attached to floor for next step.
Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses
It is important that all the trusses be assembled the same. While assembling first truss
temporarily screw 1x4 or 2x4 blocks to the work surface against the top of rafters. These
blocks maybe 8-12" long and could have angle cuts.
1. Temporarily install a 2x4-8' board, to the end of the floor, extending 1-1/2" above the surface
of the floor. This will secure the bottom of the truss during construction. Use 2-1/2" screws.
2. Position two 50-3/4" long 2x4 truss rafters together Secure the tops together with a wood
gusset. Nail the wood gusset with (10) ten 6d common nails. Do Not attach the truss rafters
to the 8ft. long 2x4. Turn truss over and apply wood gusset to the opposite side.
3. Repeat to assemble (4) four more trusses.
2x4-8' Board
Wood Gusset
Ends Flush
with Floor

4. Install gable siding over the gable frame. Use 6d galv nails spaced 8" apart.
The siding will be flush with the top and end of the 2x4 frame and extend
below the gable frame.
Step 2 Assemble Gables
1. Position (2) two 50-3/4" long 2x4 truss rafters together. Rafters should be flush with top edge
of 8' long 2x4.
2. Install a 14-3/4" long 2x3 gable stud, with a angle cuts on one end, in the center. Secure the
bottom by screwing through the bottom 2x4-8' with 2-1/2" screws. Siding will secure the top
to rafters.
3. Secure rafter ends to 2x4-8' using 2-1/2" screws.
50-3/4" Truss Rafter
14-3/4" 2x3 Gable Stud
5. Unscrew the bottom 2x4-8' from floor and remove the gable frame.
6. Assemble another gable using another 2x4-8' board, raftess, gable stud and siding.
7. Remove short blocks from work surface. Set gables aside.
Siding Extends Below Frame
Siding Flush
Siding Flush
Tongue Edge
'LAP' Edge
Rafter Flush
with Top Edge

2. Install (5) five 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Secure studs with
10d sinkers, use two (2) nails at each stud end.
Step 3 Assemble Back Wall
2x4-6' Wall Studs
8' Bottom Plate
3. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
4. Locate (2) two 48" x 75-3/4" siding panels. Install the first panel with the 'LAP' edge flush
with the end and cut edge flush with top of the wall frame. Install siding with 6d galv.
nails. Space nails 8" apart.
5. Install the second siding panel.
Siding Extends Below Plate
LAP Edge
1. Gather (2) two 2x4-8' boards. Layout boards for wall stud spacing. Indicate with 'X'
marks where the wall studs will be placed.
XX
XX
X
X
2x4 - 8'
Wall Plates
X
X
8' Top Plate
23-1/4" 24" 24"
LAP Edge
Siding Flush
Siding Flush

1. Using measurements in
illustration below install
(4) four 2x4-72" wall studs
between (2) two 2x4-8'
plates with 10d sinkers.
2. Square wall frame.
2x4-8' Bottom Plate
4. Install a 2x3 board, with siding attached, at
the top of the wall frame.
5. Install another 23-3/4" wide siding with ‘lap’
edge flush with door opening and cut edge
flush with top plate.
Top Plate
Siding Flush
2x4-8' Top Plate
Step 4 Assemble Front Wall
3. Install a 23-3/4" x 75-3/4" wall siding with 'tongue' edge flush with the door opening
and cut edges flush with end stud and top plate.
23-3/4"
23-3/4" 48-1/2"
Door Opening
2x3 Board
with Siding
Cut Edge Flush
'LAP'
Tongue Edge Flush

A
A
B
B
X
X
XX
XX
LAP Edge
Step 5 Assemble Side Walls
68-1/2" Wall Plate
19-3/4" 23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
3. Square wall frame. Angle measurement should be 153-1/2" when squared. Install (2) two 48"
x 79-1/4 siding panels. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past
the end of the wall frame. Insure siding extends 3/4" below the bottom plate. Siding will extend
above top plate.
4. Install a 45" wide siding panel last. The panel will extend 3-1/2" past the wall frame.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1. Position 68-1/2" and 65-1/2" 2x4 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'.
72" Wall Studs
5. Repeat steps to assemble another side wall panel.
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with 10d
sinkers. Nail wall frames together with (4) four 10d sinkers staggered on each side.
AB
X
X
X
X
X
X
24" 24"
Siding Extends
Above Top Plate
Siding Extends
3-1/2"

Step 6 Set Wall Panels and Install Trim
Cut 2x4 From Opening
1. Erect side walls between front and back walls.
Nail wall panels together using 10d sinkers (4)
four per corner.
6. Install lx3-72" boards along each side of the door opening. Tack these boards temporarily
with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors.
3. Install 1x3-75 -3/4" trim boards at the front corners. Install the trim flush with siding
on the side walls. Use 6d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart.
4. Cut a 1x4-8' trim board to fit and install between the corner trim, flush with the top
of the wall plate.
5. Repeat steps to install trim on the back wall.
1x4-8' Trim Board
1x3-72" Trim Boards
1x3-75 -3/4" Trim Board
Siding Extends Above Frame
Siding Extends Below Trim
2. Secure panels to floor. Use 10d
sinkers or, concrete anchor bolts
(not included) spaced 24" apart. Do
notnail2x4to floorindooropening.
3. Cut 2x4 from door opening.

2. Install gable on front wall.
Step 7 Set Roof Gables
1. Install the rear gable on the back 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 spaced 16" apart. Nail siding along the 1x4 trim board with 6d galv. nails.
Gable Siding
1x4 Trim
Bottom Edge of Gable Siding
Extends Over Trim
3. Install (2) two 72" long 2x4s as tie plates on the side walls. Install a 2x4 in the center of the
wall overlapping where the walls butt together. Cut the other 2x4 into (2) two pieces so to
fit between the center 2x4 and the gable ends. Use 10d sinkers spaced 16" apart.
4. Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side.
72" Long 2x4
Tie Plate
Cut to Fit Tie Plate
Cut to Fit Tie Plate

Step 8 Set Trusses
1. Starting at the back of the building. Set the first truss with a 21-3/8" space between the truss
and the rear gable. Tonail truss to tie plate with a 10d sinker on either side. See Detail 'A'
below.
2. Set the remaining trusses spaced 22-1/2" apart.
22-1/2"
22-1/2"
21-3/8"
Toenail truss to wall plate using (2) two
10d sinkers. Also nail through the siding
into the truss with a 6d galv. nail.
Detail 'A'

Step 9 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Install the roof sheathing per the layout below. Starting from back gable install 24"x72"
sheathing flush with gable siding and 1" past siding on side wall. Sheathing will be below
peak of trusses approximately 1-1/2" to allow for ridge venting if purchased. Use 6d common
nails spaced 12" apart.
24" x 72"
24" x 72"
26" x 48"
26" x 48"
26" x 48"
Flush with Gable Siding
Extends 1" Past Siding

Step 11 Install Door Hinges
1. Install 1x4 gable trim at the front and back of the building. Top of trim
will be flush with roof sheathing.
Use 1-1/4"
Screws Here
1. Place the left door with the trim facing up. The left door has a 2x4 installed on the back
extending past trim and siding, see Step 13.
2. Install 4" hinges to the left side of the
door frame. To position the hinge
properly, hold the rectangular plate
against the frame. Use 1-1/4" screws.
3. Install hinges to the right side of the
other door.
Step 10 Install Gable Trim
1x4 Gable Trim
Do Not
Screw Here

Step 12 Install Doors & Side Wall Trim
Left
Door
1. Install 1x4 corner trim on the side walls. Edge of trim should be flush with face of front and
back wall trim.
2. Before you fasten the hinges to the door trim, temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave
a space between the doors and the side trim to allow room for the doors to expand due to
changes in weather.
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.Adjust trim, if necessary, and then secure with 6d galv. nails. Secure hinges
to the door trim with 2" long screws.
3. Install door latch.
1x4 Corner Trim Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
2x4 Door Stop
5 Bundle roof shingles with nails.
5 Pieces roof 'drip' edge.
You will need to purchase.
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.
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Step 14 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
Step 13 Install Barrel Bolt
Back of
Left Door
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
1. Install a barrel bolt, on the lower back
of the left door to secure this door in place
when closed. You will need to drill a hole
for the round shaft to drop into. Install
another at the top of the door.
Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper.

Danbury 8'x 12' Packing List
Qty. Qty.
4 Tie Plates (attached to pallet) 80 " 4 1x4 Gable Trim 51 3/4"
14 Truss Rafters 50 3/4"
6 Plate Material 96 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 78 3/8"
29 Wall Studs 72 " 4 1x3 Corner Trim 75 3/4"
4 Plate Material 68 1/2" 2 1x3 Door Side Trim 72 "
4 Plate Material 65 1/2" 2 1x4 Lower Gable Trim 96 "
4 Tie Plate Material 48 "
2 24" Wide Barn Doors
1 Door Header w/ siding 48 1/2"
2 Gable Studs 14 3/4" 2 lb. 10d Sinkers 25 2" Black Screws
6 4" Hinges
1 4" Door Hasp
4 Pcs. 48" x 79-1/4" Side Wall Siding
2 lb. 6d Galv.
2 Barrel Bolts
2 Pcs. 45" x 79-1/4" Side Wall Siding
2 lb. 6d Common
2 Pc. 48" x 75-3/4"" Back Wall Siding
2 Pcs. 24" x 75-3/4" Front & Back Walls 4 24" x 72" 6 26" x 48"
4 Pcs. Gable Siding 20-1/2" x 48"
10 8" x 12" Wood Gussets
Description
7/16" Wood Gussets
7/16" Roof Sheathing
LP Exterior Siding
Hardware
24" x 72"
W Trim2x4 Framing
2x3 Framing
SizeSize Description
25 1-1/4" Black
Screws