Best Barns the Elm R Safety guide

the Elm R
revised December 6, 2022
10' x 16'
Best Barns
Assembly Book
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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

!Leveling Blocks
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 (226-1/2").
2. Cut the 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. Treated lumber is not cut to exact length. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' boards to 16'-0".
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, 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. DO NOT make floor larger than shown below!
Material Description 10' x 16' Floor
2x4 Treated Headers 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Treated Floor Joist 13 pcs. 10'
Flooring 5/8" 4x8 5 pcs. 4x8
8d Screw Floor Nails 2 lb. 8d
16d Galv. Box Nails 2 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 16' long.
3. Install the floor joist, over the 'X' marks, between the 16' long joist headers. Use 16d galv.
deck nails.
!
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4-16' Joist Header
16' - 0" Floor Length
10' - 0" Floor Width
4' x 8'
4' x 4'
4' x 8'
2' x 8'
4' x 8'
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
Joist Header X
X
16"

XX
XX
X
X
A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
Step 1 Assemble Back Wall
1. Position (4) four 60" 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'.
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with
10d sinkers. Use (2) two nails at end of each wall stud.
24"
23-1/4"
60" Wall Plate
X
X
60" Wall Plate
24"
11-1/4"
X
X
X
X
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
60" Wall Plate
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
A
B
3. Nail both wall frames together
using 10d sinkers.
4. Square frame, measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurement should be 141-1/2".
5. Select a 36-3/4" wide siding panel with a 'tongue' edge. Install this panel with the 'Cut' edge
flush with the end of the wall frame. Install siding flush with the 2x4 top plate. Use 6d galv.
nails spaced 8" on center.
6. Install a full width x 75-3/4" long siding panel next.
7. Install a 36" x 75-3/4" siding panel last. If
necessary trim panel flush with 2x4.
36-3/4"
Wide Siding

B
B
XX
XX
A
A
X
X
X
XX
X
C
C
C
Step 2 Assemble Side Walls
4. Square wall frame. The measurement should be 138-1/2". Install (2) two full width siding panels.
Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the end of the wall frame.
Install a full width panel next. The siding should extend 3/4" below the bottom plate and flush
with the top plate. The last siding panel will be installed in a later step.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to make another wall panel.
1. Position (2) two 68-1/2" and (2) two 48" long 2x4s together and indicate with 'X' marks, where
the wall studs will be located. Mark plates with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C' so frames are correctly
orented.
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers.
3. Nail both wall frames together. Use (6) six 10d sinkers.
48" Wall Plate
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
X
X
X
X
72" Wall Studs AB
68-1/2" Wall Plate 48" Wall Plate
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Beyond Frame
LAP Edge

D
D
XX
XX
X
X
Step 3 Assemble Side Walls Continued
3. Select one 116-1/2” wall frame. Nail, with 10d sinkers, the 68-1/2" frame assembled above
to the end of the wall panel.
4. Install a full width siding panel. The last siding panel will be installed after the walls are
erected on the floor.
LAP Edge
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to assemble the other side wall panel.
C
B
A
2. Install 72" wall studs between the
top and bottom plates.
1. Position (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s
together and indicate with 'X' marks,
where the wall studs will be located.
Mark the left ends with the letter 'D'. 24"
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
X
X
D
68-1/2" Wall Plate

Step 5 Assemble Roof Gables and Trusses
Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frames
X
X
X
XX
X
X
11-1/4"
60" Wall Plate
13-1/2"
27-3/4" Wall Plate
1. Cut (2) two 27-3/4" long boards from (1) one 60" long 2x4 board.
2. Cut (2) two 72" 2x4s to a length of 69-1/2" used for header supports.
3. Position one 27-3/4” board cut above and a 60" long 2x4 together
and mark where wall studs will be located. See detail above.
4. Assemble front wall using (3) three 72" long 2x4s and a 69-1/2"
long header support. Place 2x4s over the 'X' marks. Use (6) six
10d sinkers to nail header support to stud.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to assemble another front wall frame.
27-3/4” Wall Plate
69-1/2” Header Support
1. Place (2) two 62" long 2x4 boards with angled ends together as shown below to make a gable.
Hold in place with 2x4 blocks as shown. Make sure the gable measures 10'-0" wide when
assembled to fit properly when installed
2. Secure the tops together with a 24" wide OSB gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14)
fourteen 6d common nails.Angle nails slightly so nails do not protrude through the 2x4 boards.
3. Repeat to assemble (1) one more gable for a total of (2) two gables.
4. Select (2) two 62" long 2x4 boards with angled ends to make the first truss. Secure the tops
together with a 24" wide OSB gusset. Turn truss over and install another 24" wide gusset.
5. Repeat steps to assemble (6) six more trusses.
OSB Gusset
2x4-62" Boards
2x4 Block
2x4 Blocks
Tip: If possible, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor using 2-1/2" deck screws. Short 2x4s,
that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the kit for this purpose. This will secure the gable
and truss boards in position so all the trusses will be assembled the same.
Gables will have (1) one gusset applied. Trusses will have (2) two gussets.

4. Install a 67-1/2" door header between
the front wall frames on top of header
supports. Secure with 10d sinkers. Nail
through the top 2x4 plate and the wall
studs with 10d sinkers.
2. Temporarily install (2) two 2x4-72" boards at both sides of the door opening to hold the wall
straight. These boards will be used later for tie plates.
3. Install the remaining (2) two full width siding panels on the side walls.
Step 6 Set Walls
1. Erect wall panels. IMPORTANT: Make sure walls are plum and square. Secure wall panels
together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor. Nail
through the bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers or, if erecting on a concrete slab, concrete anchor bolts
(not included) spaced 24" apart.
2x4 Wall Brace
Full Width Siding
Full Width
Siding
67-1/2" Door
Header

4. Repeat to install tie
plates on the opposite
side wall.
3. Finish by installing
a 36" long 2x4.
Step 7 Install Tie Plates on Side Walls
1. Cut a 2x4-72" board in half to make (2) two 36" long board and install one of the boards over
the side wall. Install the 2x4 flush with the 2x4 wall plate on the back wall. Use 10d sinkers
spaced 16" apart.
2. Install a 72" long 2x4 and then a 48" long 2x4.
Flush with Top Plate
36" Tie Plate
Step 8 Install Tie Plates on Front and Back Walls
1. Cut (2) two 26-1/2" long 2x4s from a 2x4-60" board.
2. Install a 26-1/2" long 2x4 over the front wall.
3. Install a 60" long 2x4 next and finish with another 26-1/4" long 2x4.
4. Repeat to install tie plates on the back wall.
26-1/2" Tie Plate
60" Tie Plate
26-1/2" Tie Plate
36" Tie Plate

3. Install a 2x4 block on the opposite side wall and secure the truss.
Step 10 Install Roof Gable
Install 2x4 Block
Step 9 Install Siding on Front Wall
3. Install the 16-1/2" panel
with the 'cut' edge flush
with the door opening.
4. Install last siding panel.
Cut Edge
Cut Edge
Cut Edge
12-1/2" Siding with 'Tongue' edge 15-3/4" Siding with 'LAP' edge
1. Select a 12-1/2" siding panel with a 'Tongue' edge and install at the front left corner. Cut edge
will be flush with side wall siding. Install a 15-3/4" siding panel with a 'LAP' edge next. Cut
edge should be flush with door opening.
2. Install (2) two 4-3/4" x 32-1/4" siding panels over the door opening. Bottom of siding should
extend 3/4" below header. Trim will cover where the siding panels butt together in the center.
1. Select a truss with a gusset installed on one side. Position this truss with
the gusset facing towards the inside of the building and flush with 2x4s
on back wall.
2. Install a 10" to 12" long 2x4 block on a side wall using 10d sinkers.
Secure the truss to the 2x4 block with (2) two 10 sinkers.
Siding 3/4"
Below Header

2. Repeat Steps 10 thru 12 to install
the gable on the front wall.
2. Install a 48" long 2x4 next.
3. Remove 2x4 bracing door opening.
Cut to fit and install to finish .
4. Repeat to install 2x4s on the opposite
side wall.
Step 12 Install Rear Gable Siding
1. Install gable siding on the back gable using 6d
galv. nails. The gable siding should extend no
more than 1/2" above the 2x4 frame and 1-1/2"
past gable ends.
Step 11 Install 'Z' Flashing
Step 13 Install 2x4 Truss Headers
1. Place a 72" long 2x4 on top of the siding on the side wall. It will butt against the siding on the
rear gable. Nail this 2x4 to the 2x4 tie plate with 10d sinkers.
2x4-72" Board
Side Wall Siding
60" Long 'Z' Flashing
Roof Gable
Back Wall Siding
Install (2) two 60” pieces of 'Z' flashing
across the top of the siding on the end
wall siding. Secure in place using 6d galv.
nails spaced 12” apart. The ends will be
covered by corner trim.
1-1/2" Past End
of Gable

Using a 2-1/2" screw, secure all trusses to
2x4 Truss Header installed in Step 13. Toe
nail truss into 2x4 tie plate using 10d sinkers.
Step 14 Install Trusses
Detail 'A'
2x4" Truss Header
1. Starting from back wall install the first truss measuring 21-3/4" from the face of the 2x4 on
back gable and the face of 2x4 truss. Secure the trusses using 2-1/2" screws and 10d sinkers,
See Detail 'A' on next page.
2. Install the remaining trusses 24” on center, see detail below.
24"
21-3/4" 24"
2x4 Truss Header
Side Wall
Back Wall

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Step 15 Install 1x4 Fascia
1. Install 72" long 1x4 fascia trim over the
2x4 Truss Headers. Install 1x4 trim boards
flush with the bottom of the 2x4 and flush
with face of siding on the front gable. Use
6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart.
2. Install a 48" long 1x4 next.
3. Cut a 74" long 1x4 to length and install
flush with the face of siding on the back
gable.
4. Repeat to install 1x4 fascia on the opposite
side wall.
Step 16A Install Roof Sheathing
Detail 'B'
Install roof sheathing with 6d common nails, space
nails 12" apart. When installing sheathing across the
top, insert a plyclip into the roof sheathing between
each truss. The top row of sheathing will be about 1"
below the ridge to allow for optional ridge venting.
1x4 Fascia Trim
1. Install the first 4x6 roof sheathing panel against the
back of the siding. Note: Using a straight edge install
the top edge of the roof sheathing flush with the face
of the 1x4 fascia. See Detail 'B'.
2. Install a 15" x 48" sheathing panel at the top.
3. Continue to install sheathing per layout on next page.
4. Repeat on opposite side.
Siding
Roof Sheathing
2x4 Truss
Header
Straight Edge
1x4 Fascia
See supplier of shingles to
purchase ridge venting.
Plyclip
48" x 48"
15" x 48"
24" x 48"

Step 16B Install Roof Sheathing Continued
Step 17 Install Trim
Install roof sheathing on each side of the building as per pattern below
1. Install 64-3/8" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top of the roof
sheathing on the front and back. Use 6d galv. nails
2. Install 75-3/4" long 1x3 corner trim, on the side-
walls, flush with the face of the siding on the
front and. Repeat for back wall.
3. Install 77-1/4" long 1x4 corner trim on front
wall, flush with the face of the side wall trim.
Repeat for back wall.
4. Install (2) two 72" long 1x3 trim boards, with top edge 3/4" above door opening, along each
side of the door opening. Use 6d galv. nails. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may
want to move the trim later when you install the doors.
5. Install a 72" long 1x3 trim board across the top of the vertical trim. 3/4" of siding will be
revealed at top of door.
Siding Will Extend
Below Trim
75-3/4" Long 1x3 Corner Trim
77-1/4" Long 1x4 Corner Trim
72" Long 1x3 Door Trim
24" x 48"
15" x 48" 15" x 48" 15" x 48"
Roof Ridge
48" x 48"
15" x 48"
48" x 48" 48" x 48" 24" x 48"

Step 18 Install Doors & Hardware
4. Before fastening the hinges to the side trim,
temporarily prop the doors in the opening. Leave
a space at the top and bottom of the doors and
between the doors and the side trim to allow
room for the doors to expand due to humidity.
If your door opening is out of square, the space
around the doors will not be even. You can
remove and re-position 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. Determine position of hinges and install to side
trim with 2" screws.
6. Installdoorhaspondoubledoors.Whenproperly
installed the hasp will fold in half to receive
locking latch and the screw heads will be
covered.
7. 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.
8. Install another barrel bolt at the top of the door.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws
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 1-1/4" black screws.
3. Install hinges to the right side of the other door.

7 bdl. Roof Shingles
7 pcs. Roof 'drip' edge
Material Purchased By Owner
Packing List
Qty. Hardware Description
3 lbs. 10d Coated Sinkers
3 lbs. 6d Galvanized Nails
4 lbs. 6d Common Nails
6 5" Hinges
1 4" Door Hasp
2 6" Barrel Bolts
25 1-1/4" Hinge Screws
25 2" Hinge Screws
50 2-1/2" Deck Screws
18 7/16" Ply-clips
16 3/4" Pan Head Screws
4 60" 'Z' Flashing
Qty. Description
18 2x4 62" Truss Rafters
46 2x4 72" Studs & Plate Boards
8 2x4 68-1/2" Plate Boards
12 2x4 60" Plate Boards
6 2x4 48" Plate Boards
6 2x4 10"-12" Blocks for Truss Jig
4 1x4 64-3/8" Gable Trim
4 1x4 77-1/4" Corner Trim
4 1x3 75-3/4" Corner Trim
3 1x3 72" Door Trim
2 1x4 74" Fascia Trim
2 1x4 72" Fascia Trim
2 1x4 48" Fascia Trim
1 67-1/2" Pre-built Door Header
2 Pre-built Barn Doors
7 48"x75-3/4" Primed Wall Siding
2 36"x75-3/4" Primed Wall Siding
2 16"x75-3/4" Primed Wall Siding
2 12-1/2"x75-3/4" Primed Wall Siding
2 4-3/4"x32-1/4" Primed Wall Siding
2 48"x19-3/4" Primed Gable Siding
4 38"x14-1/4" Primed Gable Siding
6 48"x48" OSB Roof Sheathing
4 24"x48" OSB Roof Sheathing
8 15"x48" OSB Roof Sheathing
16 8"x24" OSB Wood Gussets