Best Barns the Riviera 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 2013
Revised February 6, 2013
Assembly Book
12' x 16'
the Riviera

Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
Tool List
Hammer & Hand Saw
Framing Square & Level
Power Circular Saw
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Thank you for purchasing our Riviera kit. These instructions will construct a 12'x16' building. If
you received two 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, if
ordered, will be supplied by a local lumber supplier.
Our kit does not include the shingles, the quantity needed is listed on Step 20. The siding is primed.
You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
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.
Our 'Deluxe Riviera' includes pre-built barn doors, pre-cut siding and roof sheathing for EZ assembly.
IMPORTANT: The 2x3's used to make the shipping pallet will be used for wall bracing. The OSB
sheathing will be used for roof sheathing. Unpack the material from the pallet, then disassemble
the pallet. The pallet is secured together with square head screws. The bit for the screws is packed
in the hardware bag containing the screws for the door hinges.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Some boards
have colored ends. All the wall studs have black ends, stack these boards together. Do Not discard
any material until your building is complete.
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
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.

XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
2x4 Joist Header X
X
16"
Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4.
It is important that the floor be level and square. Square the floor as follows: 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.
2x4 Floor Joist
spaced 16" o.c.
2x4 Joist Header
4x4 Treated Runners
Flooring
Outside Measurement
2. Cut 2x4-12' floor joist to 11'-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 12'-0" building width.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to 16' - 0". Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks
where floor joist will be placed.
Material Description 12' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 13 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 8 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 6 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 2 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 2 lb. 16d
16' - 0" Floor Length
12' - 0" Wide
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
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.

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
1. Screw (2) two 2x4 blocks to the 12' wide part of the floor, see below. The 2x4 blocks should
extend 2" beyond the outside edge of the floor, see detail 'A'. Use 2-1/2" screws provided.
2. Place (2) two 96" long truss legs together at peak. Important: Bottom of truss legs must
measure 12'-4" as measured from tip to tip. Affix (3) three 2x4 blocks along top edge of each
truss leg. Place middle block 69" from peak, see below.
3. Secure the tops together with a wood gusset. Apply wood glue between the 2x4 boards and
the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with 6d common nails. Use 14 nails per gusset.
4. Install a 2x4-84" collar tie between the 2x4 boards. Insure collar tie is parallel with edge of
work surface, see below. Hold collar tie from moving with 2x4 blocks. Install 12"x24" gussets
to the ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.
5. Turn truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
6. Repeat 2 through 5 to assemble to assemble (6) six more trusses.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until completing Step 2.
2x4 Block
12"x24" Gusset
2x4-84" Collar Tie
2x4 Block Extends 2" Beyond Floor
2x4 Block
!
!
Install collar tie the same
distance from edge of floor.
!
Building Tip: If you are installing the building on a wood floor, temporarily screw 2x4
blocks to the floor as described below. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle
on one end, supplied in kit. This will insure that all the trusses are assembled the same.
See Detail 'A'
DETAIL A
Top Gusset
69"

center line
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Butt (2) two 52-1/2" long 2x4s together and
secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 44" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together.
Center the plywood gusset over the 2x4 plates.
Use glue and 6d common nails.
19" Gable Stud
6. Repeat to assemble another gable. Remove 2x4 blocks.
2x4 Gable Plate
2. Remove 2x4 blocks that secured collar tie in place in Step 1.
3. Place (2) two 66" long 2x4 truss members at the top of the truss jig.
4. Install the gable plate assembled above to the truss legs with 2-1/2" wood screws, see
detail 'B'. Install a 2x4 block to hold the plate straight. Secure the top 2x4s together with
a 1x4 barbed metal plate.
5. Install 2x4 -19" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate
with 10d sinkers and secure the top with 1x4 barbed metal
drive-on plates.
52-1/2" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood
Gusset
2x4 Block
Screw gable plate to truss
leg with 2-1/2" screw.
See Detail 'B'
DETAIL B
Barbed
Metal Plate

A
A
B
B
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
B
A
Step 4 Install Siding on Gables
1. Select one of the gable frames, Turn the gable over letting the bottom
plate overhang the floor so the gable lays flat.
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
3. Install siding on the other gable frame.
Install Siding Flush
2. Install gable siding. The siding should extend 3/4" below the
bottom plate. Tip; use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge. Use 6d galv.
nails across the top of the gable frame and gable studs. Use 8d
galv. nails along the bottom edge.
2. Install 55-1/2" wall studs (red ends) between the top and bottom plates.Assemble wall frames
with 10d sinkers, two (2) nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together. Use 10d sinkers.
3 Repeat to assemble another set of sidewall frames.
Step 5 Assemble Sidewall Frames
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
48" Wall Plates XX
XX
24"
23-1/4"
X
X
1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and indicate where the wall studs will
be located. Mark the ends with the letters 'A' and 'B' as shown below. Mark (2) two 48"
long 2x4 wall plates.

1. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be
the same when the wall is square.
2. Install a 36" long 2x6 board on the left end of the wall frame. The plate needs to extend
3-1/2" past the end of the wall frame. Use 10d sinkers.
3. Install a 48" and 72" long 2x6 boards in the center of the wall frame. The last tie plate
will be installed later.
4. Square wall frame. Install the first full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending
3-1/2" past the wall frame. Work from left to right. The siding will extend 3/4" below the
bottom plate Use 8d galv nails, spaced 12" apart.
Step 6 Install Siding on Left Sidewall
A
B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
72" Long Tie Plate
36" Long Tie Plate
A
B
LAP
Edge
LAP Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
5. Install the three (3) more full width siding panels. Cut the
last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
2x6 Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud Insure frame is
positioned as shown
48" Long Tie Plate

1. Square wall frame. Install a 36" long 2x6 board on the right end of the wall frame. The
plate needs to extend 3-1/2" past the end of the wall frame. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 48" and 72" long 2x6 boards in the center of the wall frame. The last tie plate will
be installed later.
3. Square wall frame. Install the first full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending
3-1/2" past the wall frame. Work from right to left. The siding will extend 3/4" below the
bottom plate Use 8d galv nails, spaced 12" apart.
Step 7 Install Siding on Right Sidewall
A
B
Siding Extends
3-1/2" Past Stud
72" Long Tie Plate
36" Long Tie Plate
A
B
LAP
Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
4. Install the three (3) more full width siding panels. Cut the last
panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
2x6 Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Insure frame is
positioned as shown
48" Long Tie Plate

1. Locate (2) two 48" long 2x4s.
2. Install (3) three 2x4-74-1/2" wall studs between
the boards. Install third stud in the center of the
wall frame.
1. Locate the 48" wide pre-assembled end wall panel that has an angled corner on the left when
face of siding is up.
2. Install the wall frame assembled above next to this wall. Nail the frame to the end wall with
10d sinkers.
1. Locate 22" wide partially assembled front wall panel with angled corner and a 43-3/4" long
2x4.
2. Cut the 2x4 board to a length of 21" and nail to bottom of studs of the wall panel. The left end
will be flush edge of short stud. The right end will extend beyond long stud by 1-1/2" to receive
header support. Siding will extend 3/4" below 2x4 plate. Use 10d sinkers. See below.
Step 8 Assemble 4' Wide Back Wall Center Frame
48" Wall Plate
Step 9 Attach Center Back Wall to End Wall
LAP
Edge
3. Install a 48" wide siding panel
over the center wall frame.
Step 10 Assemble Front Wall Frames
69-1/2" long 2x4
Header Support
3. Install a 69-1/2" long 2x4 to the side of the wall frame
nailing to long stud and 21" 2x4. Use 10d sinkers.
4. Cut the siding flush with the edge of the 2x4 header
support.
21" long 2x4 Plate
Pre-assembled End Wall
5. Using8dgalv.nails finishnailing
panel to studs.

Step 10 Assemble Front Wall Frames Continued
1. Locate the components as shown in diagram below.
2. Install the top 72" long 2x4 and bottom 66-1/2" long 2x4 plates to the wall frame. Use 10d
sinkers.
3. Install the 2x4 stud with header support between the top and bottom wall plates.
4. Install 74-1/2" long wall stud so that edge of siding is center of stud .
Front Wall Panel w/ Siding
66-1/2" Long 2x4 Plate
72" Long 2x4 Plate
2x4 Stud w/
Header Support
2x4 Stud w/
Header Support
Tongue Edge
261/2" To
Wall Stud
5. Locate a 22" wide siding panel. Insert
the tongue edge under the LAP edge
ofthe largersidingpanel.Cut the siding
flush with the edge of the 2x4 header
support.
6. Nail siding to studs. Use 8d galv. nails.

Step 11 Set Walls
1. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail wall
panels to wood floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart.
2. Locate 2x3-7' boards that were used to make shipping pallet. Install at door opening and back
wall panel to hold the walls straight. Use 2x4 blocks from truss jig to secure at bottom.
3. Install the pre-built 59-1/2" door header between the front wall panels. Nail through the wall
stud, on the larger panel, into the end of the header. Nail through the top wall plate that extends
over the door header. Use 10d sinkers.
4. Install a 33" long 2x4 over the door header on the left side.
5. Secure the door header at the bottom by nailing through the
2x4 header support, at an angle, into the door header. Use 10d
sinkers.
6. Install 6-3/4" x 56-1/2" siding
panels over the door header.
The door trim will cover where
the siding butts together.
2x4-33" Wall Plate
2x3-7' Support Board
2x3-7' Support Board

1. Install a 46-1/2" long 2x6 on the sidewall. Butt up to
previously installed 72" tie plate on side wall. The 2x6
will protrude through the front wall panel. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install 26-1/2" long filler board flush along angled side
of front wall. The filler will be 3/4" below top of the wall
frame. Use 10d sinkers.
3. Install a 52-1/4" long 1x4 trim board with angled end flush with the top wall plate. Use
a 3/8" siding shim, packed with the hardware, to space the trim board away from the
filler installed above. This gap will receive soffit panels later. Install with 8d galv. nails.
Siding Shim
4. Install a 46-1/2" long 2x6 on the right
sidewall.
5. Install 2nd 26-1/2" filler flush with the
angle part of the front wall. The filler
will be 3/4" below top of the wall
frame.
6. Cut to fit a 62" long 1x4 trim board
flush along top of wall frame. Before
cutting measure the distance to account
for the thickness of the 3/8" siding
shim.
Locate (2) two 3-1/2" wide x 26-1/2" long 3/4" white pine boards that have a 3/8" thick
siding board attached. When the fillers are installed the white pine board may be facing
out or facing the siding. It doesn't matter, these fillers will be cover over with trim.
3/4" Space
3/4" Space
62" Long 1x4 Cut to Fit
Siding Shim
Step 12 Install Upper Front Wall Trim
2x6 Top Plate
1x4 Trim
3-1/2" Wide Filler Board
2x6 Top Plate

3/4" Space
Gable Siding Rest
on Filler
3/4" Space
Step 14 Install Rear Roof Gable
Important: Bottom edge of
siding extends over 1x4 trim.
Paint this edge.
1. Install a gable on the rear wall. The
gable siding will extend over the 1x4
trim on the lower wall NOT behind
the trim! and rest on top of filler
boards.
Step 13 Install Upper Back Wall Trim
1. Install one of the 29" long filler boards flush along angled
side of wall frame and flush with bottom of 2x6 sidewall
plate. The filler should be 3/4" below the top of the wall
frame. Nail with 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 52-1/4" long 1x4 trim board against the filler
board and flush with the top wall plate. There will not be
a space between filler and trim as was done for front wall.
3. Install 2nd 29" filler board on
the opposite corner.
4. Cut to fit a 62" long 1x4 trim
board flush along top of wall
frame.
5. Install 61-3/4" long 1x4 corner
trim flush with the siding on the
sidewalls at both corners.
Secure gable to wall by nailing
through the gable plate with 10d
sinkers. Nail siding along the 1x4
trim board with 8d galv. nails.

Detail 'D'
4. Place reference marks 49" from the peak
of the trusses on both sides. These marks
will be used when installing the first row
of roof sheathing.
5. Set the front gable as per rear gable.
Insuring siding extends over 1x4 trim and
rests on filler board.
49"
1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building as shown below. Measure from the
backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24"
spacing to front wall. Important: When marking the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on
the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel when they are installed.
Detail 'D'
Inside of Building
2x6 Tie Plate
24"
18-5/8"
Measure From Backside of 2x4
Step 15 Set Roof Trusses
3. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers
with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
2. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 1-1/2"
hanger nails . The opening should line up with
the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush
with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.

Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Step 16 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Install roof sheathing per layout below. Make sure the gables and trusses are plumb. Working
from back to front start first row of at the 49" mark and flush with rear gable siding. Insure
sheathing meets the center of the truss at the break. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. The top
row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation.
Important: Make sure the front gable is plumb and the roof sheathing extends 9" past the
siding along the face of the gable.
4' x 6'
Remove From Pallet
4; x 7'
4' x 6'
4' x 4'
4' x 3'
4' x 4'
4' x 4'
Install This Row First

Locate (4) four 96" long 2x4's with angled cuts at both ends, (2) two 10-1/8" wide x
26-1/2" long and (2) two 9" wide x 62-1/2" long primed soffit panels. These will
be used to frame in the roof sheathing overhang.
Step 17 Install Front Gable Soffit
3. Install 10-1/8" wide primed soffit panel under
the lower portion of the overhang. This panel
will slide in the gap between the filler board and
1x4 trim and rest on the 2x6 tie plate. Use 6d
glav. nails.
1. Install (1) one 96" long 2x4s, against the siding and under
roof sheathing, on the front gable. Use 10d sinkers to nail
to gable siding.
2. Install (1) one 96" long 2x4's under the front edge of the
roof sheathing, screw the sheathing to the 2x4 with 1-1/2"
long screws.
4. Install a 9" wide soffit panel under the upper
portions to the peak.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for opposite side.

1. Install a 20" x 15" plywood decorative board at the top of the
front gable, flush with the top of the roof sheathing. Use 8d galv.
nails.
2. Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4's flush with the top of the
roof sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails for all trim boards.
3. Install a 52" long x 2-1/2" wide board with
the angle end at the peak of the roof.
4. Install a 45" long x 2-1/2" wide board.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for opposite side.
1x6 Trim Board
Step 18 Install Gable Trim
6. Install a 52" long x 3-1/2" wide
board with the angle end at the
peak of the roof on rear gable.
7. Install a 45" long x 3-1/2" wide
board.
8. Install a 59-1/8"" long 1x4 trim
boards on side wall flush with
back wall trim.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 for opposite
side

3. Install 59-1/8" long 1x4 trim boards at
the front wall corners, flush with the siding
on the sidewalls.
4. Install 59-1/8" long 1x4 trim boards on
the sidewalls flush with corner trim on
front wall.
59-1/8" Corner Trim for
Side and Front Walls.
2. Locate a 1x3x72" board, that has angle
cut on one end. Cut this board to fit and
install across the top of the side trim.
1x4 Gable Trim
1x3x72" Door Trim
Step 19 Install Door & Corner Trim
1. Install (2) two 1x3x72" boards along each side of the door opening, flush with the bottom
edge of the siding. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may want to adjust the trim later
when you install the doors. Use 8d galv. nails.
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.
Step 20 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.
Roof Edge
Roof Shingles by Owner
Qty.
10bdl. Roof Shingles
8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'
Optional Shingles

Step 21 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

Material Packaged In Component Kit
2 ea. Pre-built Walls 48" x 78-1/4"
2 ea. Pre-built Walls 21" x 78-1/4"
1 ea. 12" x 20" Plywd Gable Finial
2 ea. Pre-built Doors 32" x 71-3/4"
2 ea. 1x6 Gable Trim 88"
2 ea. 1x4 Gable Trim 52"
2 ea. 1x4 Gable Trim 48"
2 ea. 1x4 Upper Wall Trim 52-1/4"
2 ea. 1x4 Upper Wall Trim 61-3/4"
2 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 75-3/4"
6 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 61-3/4"
4 ea. 1x4 Wall Trim 72"
2 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-sides 72"
1 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-top 72"
2 ea. 1x3 Gable Trim 52"
2 ea. 1x3 Gable Trim 48"
1 ea. Pre-built Door Header 59-1/2"
1 ea. Pre-built Filler 3-1/2" x 27"
1 ea. Pre-built Filler 2-1/2" x 30"
1 ea. OSB Filler 4-3/4" x 56-1/4"
2 ea. Plywood 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 44"
4 1 lb. box 10d Sinkers
3 1 lb. box 8d Galv.
2 1 lb. box 7d Sinkers
1 1 lb. box 6d Galv.
4 1 lb. box 6d Common
1 1 lb. box 1-1/2" Hanger Nails
14 ea. 2x4 Metal Truss Hangers
6 ea. 5" Door Hinges
1 ea. 4.5" Door Latch
2 ea. 6" Barrel Bolts
6 ea. 1x4" Metal Plates
1 Bottle Glue and Bay of Screws
18 Truss Rafters 2x4 96"
7 Collar Ties 2x4 84"
6 Wall Studs 2x4 74-1/2"
4 Wall Plates 2x4 72"
1 Door Jack 2x4 69-1/2"
1 Pre-built Door Jack 2x4 69-1/2"
8 Wall Plates 2x4 68-1/2"
1 Wall Plate 2x4 66-1/2"
4 Gable Rafters 2x4 66"
22 Wall Studs 2x4 55-3/8"
4 Gable Plates 2x4 52-3/4"
8 Wall Plates 2x4 48"
1 Wall Plate 2x4 43-3/4"
1 Wall Plate 2x4 33-1/4"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 19"
10 Truss Jig Blocks 2x4 10" approx.
2 Wall Plates 2x6 72"
2 Wall Plates 2x6 48"
2 Wall Plates 2x6 46-1/2"
4 Wall Plates 2x6 36"
14 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
28 Truss Gussets 7/16" 16" x 20"
2 Soffit Boards 3/8" 9" x 62"
2 Soffit Boards 3/8" 10" x 27
1 Siding Panels 48" x 78-1/4"
8 Siding Panels 48" x 59-1/8"
2 Siding Panels-Gables 48" x 48-3/4"
4 Siding Panels-Gables 32" x 24-1/2"
1 Siding Panel-Dr. Header 6-3/4" x56-1/2"
2 Roof Sheathing 48" x 84"
4 Roof Sheathing 48" x 72"
6 Roof Sheathing 48" x 48"
2 Roof Sheathing 36" x 48"