Best Barns the Woodville Safety guide

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may not be copied, in whole or in part, without consent from Reynolds
Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2010
10' x 16'
Revised September 19, 2017
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125
the Woodville

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 8d
galvanized box nails spaced 8" apart.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
The foundation size should measure 10'-0" wide by 15'-9" long. Do Not make the foundation
larger than the building size. The siding should project beyond the foundation for water to
expel properly from the sidewalls.
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 at the end of the book.
The siding is primed. You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet. Unpack the material from the
pallets, then unscrew the OSB sheathing, it will be used for the loft flooring. Unscrew the
2x4s from the shipping pallet. This material will be used for wall bracing and wall plates.
The bit for the screws is packed in the hardware bag.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Some
boards may have colored ends.
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
Download the most current instruction book at www.barnkits.com; use the
"manuals" link on the menu bar and then select your building kit and size.

10' - 0" Building Width
Nail the 2x4s to the 4x4
runners to keep the 2x4
frame from moving.
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
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 when the floor is square.
2. Cut 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. Cut 2x4-16' joist headers to 15' - 9".
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"
Material Description 10' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 13 pcs. 10'
4x4 Treated Runners 6 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 2 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
Building Length 15' - 9"
Foundation size is 10'-0" x 15'-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.

Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
2x4 Truss Half
Top Gusset
Lower Gusset
2x4-116-1/4" Bottom Cord
1. Position (2) two truss halves together so that a 116-1/4" long 2x4 bottom cord may be placed
between them.
2. Hold truss parts in place by temporarily screwing 2x4 blocks to the floor. There are short 2x4
blocks supplied in the kit for this purpose. Use 2-1/2" wood screws.
3. Secure the tops together with a 22-3/4" long ridge block and wood gusset. Nail the gusset with
(16) sixteen 6d common nails. Space nails evenly.
4. Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets. Note: You may have to
spread the truss bottom to fit the bottom 2x4. Use 12 nails per gusset. Space nails evenly.
5. Assemble (5) five more trusses.
6. Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 Block
2x4 Ridge Block
7. Assemble another truss without a bottom cord.
Locate wood gussets with a 2x4 block attached
to one side.
8. Attach this block/gusset to the bottom of each
truss leg. Secure to leg with 6d common nails.
9. Turn truss over and apply gussets.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed.
2x4 Block
Metal Plate

Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Tip: To prevent gable studs from
being knocked loose when nailing
siding, lay 2x4 OSB sheathing,
supplied in kit, under the studs.
Step 2 Assemble Rear Gable
5. Turn the gable over. Locate pre-cut gable siding. Starting from left install the siding extending
3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Insure the siding does not extend above the top frame. Use 6d galv.
nails spaced 12" apart.
34-1/4" Long Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
4. Screw (3) three 16" long 2x4 blocks flush with bottom
of the 2x4 bottom cord. One on each end and one in
the center. Use (2) two 2-1/2" screws.
35-3/4" Long Center Stud
1. Place (2) two 47" long and (2) two 38" long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig. Secure at knee
with 1"x4" drive-on plates. Position ridge block at peak. Locate (1) one 35-3/4" 2x4 center
stud and secure to ridge block with 1"x4" metal plate. Nail gusset to ridge block and truss.
2. Install 116-1/4" bottom cord and nail gussets to bottom of truss.
3. Install (2) two 21-1/2" and (2) two 34-1/4" with angle cut on one end. Secure 2x4 gable studs
to the truss with (9) nine 1"x4" metal plates at top and bottom.
1"x4" Plate
at Knee
38" Long Gable Rafter
47" Long Gable Rafter
1"x4" Plate
Wood Gusset
LAP

24-3/4"
3. Assemble the loft doors. The loft door frames are
temporarily held together with corrugated fasteners,
this is the back side of the door frame. Place the
doors on level surface, face side down. Cut the siding
from above step to the size of the door frame. Secure
the siding panel to the frame with 1" screws provided.
Step 3 Assemble Front Gable
1. Repeat Step 2 to frame another gable. You will NOT
use a 35-3/4" center stud. Place a 36" long 2x4
between the 34-1/4" studs. Measure 24-3/4" from
bottom cord and secure with 1"x4" plates.
36" Long 2x4
34-1/4" Long
Gable Stud
If you don't need loft access from the outside, attach loft door frames to
the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight storage area.
Cut Flush with Top
2. Turn the gable over. Lay out the first (2) two pieces of siding on frame. Important: Do not
nail to frame. Mark and cut so siding is flush with top and left side of opening. Cut to bottom
of siding below gable plate. Nail first two pieces of siding to frame. Lay out next siding panel,
do not nail, and repeat cut for right side door opening. Nail last two pieces of siding to frame.
Cut Flush with Side
2x4 Truss Half

X
X
X
X
X
X
2x3-42-1/4" Board
1x3-29-1/4" Trim Board
Step 5 Layout Plates for Back Wall
Position (2) two 2x4-10' boards
together and indicate with 'X' marks,
where the wall studs will be located.
10' - 0" Wall Plate
24" 24"
11-1/4"
X
X
Step 4 Install Front Gable Overhang and Front Loft Doors
1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the front gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the top. Install flush with the top of the gable frame. Use 10d sinkers
2. Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame. Board will extend
below siding.
3. Install 29-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening. Install a 43" long
trim board across the top.
4. Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4" long hinge screws. The screws have a square head.
The bit is packed with the screws. Install barrel bolts to the inside top of the doors to secure
doors when closed. When door is closed mark where bolt will hit 2x4 gable frame. You will
need to drill a 1/4" hole into the underside of the 2x4.
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge
2x3-47" Board
4" Hinge
1x3-43" Trim Board

Step 6 Assemble Back Wall
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Cut Edge
LAP
Tongue Edge
Top Plate
Wall Stud
3-1/2" 56-1/2" Tie Plate
56-1/2" Tie Plate
3. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The two measurements (x"
and y") will be the same when the wall is square.
4. Locate a 36-3/4" x 77-1/4" siding panel with the 'Tongue' edge. Install the siding panel on
the left corner, with the 'cut edge' flush with the end of the wall and flush with the top of
the 2x4 tie plate. The siding should extend below the bottom plate. Use the 8d galv. nails
spaced 12" on center.
5. Install a 48-3/4" x 77-1/4" siding panel in the center of the wall frame.
6. Install a 36" x 77-1-4" panel witht he 'LAP' edge last.
Y"
X"
1. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail studs to plate using (2) two
10d sinkers on each end of the stud.
2. Install (2) two 56-1/2" long 2x4 as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x4s will be 3-1/2"
short of the end of the wall frame.
36-3/4" Panel

Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panels
1. Install (6) six 72" wall studs between 2x4 - 10' top and bottom plates.
2. Cut (2) two 2x4-6' boards to 69-1/2" in length. Install a pre-built 2x3 door header and the
2x4s as header support under the door header.
3. Install (2) two 56-1/2" long 2x4 as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x4s will be 3-1/2"
short of the end of the wall frame.
4. Square wall frame.
11-1/4"
2x3 Door Header
69-1/2" Header Support
56-1/2" Tie Plate
27-3/4" to
Opening
11-1/4"
64-1/2" Door Opening
to stud to stud
56-1/2" Tie Plate
3-1/2"
24-3/4"
to stud

B
BX
X
23-1/4"
48" Wall Plate X
X
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Continued
5. Locate a 16" x 77-1/4" siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position the 'cut' edge flush with
the left side of the door opening. Do not nail the LAP edge until the other siding is applied.
6. Locate the 12-3/4" wide siding with a 'tongue edge' and install on the left end of the front wall.
7. Install (2) two 6" siding panels over the door opening, flush with the top plate.
8. Install another 16" wide siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the side of the door opening.
9. Install the last siding panel..
1. Disassemble the shipping plates. Save the OSB sheathing for the loft floor. Cut (2)
two of the 2x4s into (2) two 48" long 2x4s.
2. Position 68-1/2", 48", and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and mark where the wall studs
will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
Step 8 Assemble Sidewalls
C
CX
X
X
X
X
X
24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
A
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4"
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
LAP Edge

10. Assemble another sidewall frame and install (4) siding panels.
3. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
4. Nail frames together with 10d sinkers.
5. Install a 48" and (2) two 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards as tie plates over the top plate.
The 2x6s will extend 3-1/2" beyond the end of the wall frame.
Step 8 Assemble Sidewalls Continued
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
6. Locate (2) two siding panels that are 77-1/4" long and cut them to a length of 75-3/4"
.
7. Square wall frame. Install (4) four 75-3/4" long siding panels. Install the first siding
panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
8. Install (2) two full width siding panel in the center.
9. Cut the last siding panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the last wall stud.
B
A
48" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2" C
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
Tip; it will be easier to handle this wall if you install
the last siding panel after the walls are set.

Step 9 Set Lower Walls
1. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d coated nails per corner. Nail
wall panels to the floor. Nail through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart. Use
2x4s from the shopping pallet to brace the sidewalls.
2. Cut the 2x4 from door opening
Step 10 Install Trim
3. Install 1x4x74-3/4" trim
boards at the corners of
the front wall.
4. Install lx4x72" boards along each side of the
door opening. Tack these boards with a couple
nails; you may want to move the trim later
when you install the doors.
1. Install (2) two 1x3-62" long trim boards flush with the top of the front wall. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Install 1x4-75 3/4" trim boards at the front corners of the sidewall. Install the trim flush with
siding on the front wall.
1x3-62" Trim Boards
5. Install a 1x4x72" board over the
door opening.
1x4-75 3/4" Trim Board
6. Install trim on the back of the building.

Step 11 Install Rear Gable
3. Install the rear gable on the back wall. The gable siding will extend over the 1x3 trim on
the lower wall. NOT behind the trim! Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable
blocks with 10d sinkers. Nail siding along the 1x3 trim board with 6d galv. nails.
Gable Siding
1x3 Trim
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge
1. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47-1/2" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the peak. Install the 1x4 gable
trim extending 1/2" above the siding on the gable. When installed later, the roof sheathing
will be flush with the top of the trim.
2. Install a 43" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, 1/2" above the siding on the gable.

3. Using 1-1/2" hanger nails, install the right hangers to the 2x6 tie plate.
The top hanger flange should line up with the 'X' mark.
Wood Gusset
2x6 Tie Plate
Inside of Building
Rear Gable
Step 12 Layout for Truss Spacing
1. Layout the truss spacing on the left sidewall, facing building. Start at the back of the building.
Measure from the inside face of the wood gusset when marking the location of the first truss.
2. Locate the truss hangers, there are left and right hangers. Select the right hangers.
24"
Long Side Nailed
to Wall Plates
Important: When marking the opposite wall, use the left hangers
and place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses
are parallel when they are installed.
20-3/8"

1. Install the trusses over the 'X' marks. Install hanger to the opposite side
of the trusses. Secure truss to metal hangers using 1-1/2" hanger nails.
Note: The center truss will
not have a bottom cord.
Step 13 Install Trusses
2. Install front gable.

Notch Around Stud
2'x4' Panel 2'x4' Panel
Straight Edge
Truss
Detail 'B'
Detail 'G'
6-1/2"
Roof
Sheathing
2x3 Board
Step 14 Install Loft Floor
1. Install a 4' x 4' OSB flooring panel between the siding on the rear gable and the center
of the 2nd truss. Notch the panel around the studs on the gable and cut the width to
fit on the center of the 2x4 truss bottom. Note: Some OSB panels may be attached to
the shipping pallet. Secure floor with 7d sinkers.
2. Cut and install 2' x 4' OSB panels on each side of the center panel.
3. Install (2) two 2'x4' pieces as the 2nd row of flooring.
4. Install OSB flooring at the front of the building.
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing - Supplemental Details

42" x 72"
46" x 72"
42" x 48"
46" x 48"
46" x 80"
42" x 80"
Install This Row First
Remove From
Shipping Pallet
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing
Important: Make sure the gable is
plumb and the roof sheathing extends
6-1/2" past the 2x3s along the face
of the gable; see Detail 'G'
Install roof sheathing on the steep side of the roof. Use a straight edge to align the top of the
sheathing with the top of the truss; see Detail 'B'. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof
sheathing meets the center of the truss. Use 7d sinkers spaced 6" apart.
The top roof sheathing will not extend to the ridge. This will allow an opening for air ventilation
when you install a ridge vent.
Step 16 Install Gable Overhang
47" Long 2x3
1. While a helper holds the 47" long 2x3s against the front edge of the roof sheathing.
Screw the sheathing to the 2x3s with 1-1/2" long screws.
2. Install the 42-1/4" 2x3s on the side roof sheathing in the same manner.

3. Cut and install a 2x3 block to
close off the opening at the
bottom of the overhang.
10'x12' 10'x16'
Building Length
Roof Shingles 7 bdl. 10 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs. 7 pcs.
Material Description
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge
vent provides ideal ventilation, preventing heat or moisture build-
up from damaging your building or its contents.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
8" Soffit Panels
1x4 Gable Trim
Step 17 Install Gable Soffit and Trim
1. Install soffit panels to the 2x3s. Use 6d galv. nails
2. Install 1x4 trim over the 2x3 boards. Use 8d galv. nails.
Install felt paper and metal roof edge the permitter of the building. If you are not installing
shingles at this time, you can purchase felt paper to protect the sheathing. Install the felt paper
before you install the metal roof edge.
Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper. Additional information and tutorials
can be found on various online sources.
Ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Install Shingles - not included in kit

Step 18 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

Qty. Qty.
4 Wall Plates 120 " 4 1x4 Gable Trim 47 1/2"
8 Truss - Bottom Cords 116 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 43 "
8 2x4 Boards Attached to Pallet 80 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 75 3/4"
37 Wall Studs black ends 72 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 74 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 2 1x4 Door Trim 72 "
4 Wall Plates 65 1/2" 1 1x3 Top Door Trim 72 "
4 Wall Plates 56 1/2" 4 1x3 Lower Wall Trim 62 "
4 Gable Framing 47 " 2 1x3 Loft Door Trim 29 "
4 Gable Framing 38 " 1 1x3 Loft Door Trim 42 3/4"
1 Gable Studs & Framing 36 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 35 3/4" 3 48" x77-1/4" 2
4 Gable Studs & Framing 34 1/4" 2 36" x 77-1/4" 6
4 Gable Studs & Framing 21 1/2" 2 16" x 77-1/4" 2
9 Truss Ridge Blocks 22 3/4" 4 Siding for Roof Gables 48" x 48"
6 Gable Nailing Blocks 15 3/4" 4 Siding for Roof Gables 16" x 30"
2 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 48 " 2 Siding For Door Header 6" x 32-3/4"
4 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 70 1/2" 4
4 Gable Overhangs 47 " 3 lb. 10d Sinkers
4 Gable Overhangs 42 1/4" 3 lb. 8d Galv. 28 Truss Hangers
2 Gable Blocks 6 1/4" 2 lb. 7d Sinkers 75 Hinge Screws
4 lb. 6d Common 1 Door Hasp
14 Pre-built Truss Halves 1 lb. 6d Galv. 2 4" Barrel Bolts
2 32" x 72" Pre-built Barn Doors 4 lb. Hanger Nails 2 6" Barrel Bolts
2 18" x 29" Loft Door Frames 4 4" Door Hinges 12 2-1/2" Screws
1 2x3 Door Header 67-1/2" 6 5" Door Hinges 36 1-1/4" Screws
26 1x4 Drive-on Plate 24 1-5/8" Screws
2 2
2 2 16 Wood Truss Ridge Gussets 8" x 24"
2 8 28 Wood Bottom Truss Gussets 12" x 12"
2 2 2 Center Truss Blocks w/gusset
Size
46" x 80" 46" x 72"
2x3 Framing Hardware
Exterior Siding & Soffit
12" x 77-1/4"
48" x 75-3/4"
6" x 32-1/4"
8" x 48" Front Soffit Panels (Woodville model)
Miscellaneous Lumber
2x4 & 2x6 Framing Whie Pine TrimSize
Meadowbrook and Woodville 10'x 16' Barn kit
Loft Floor & Roof Sheathing
Pre-built Components
42" x 48" 46" x 48"
48" x 48" 24" x 48"
42" x 80" 42" x 72"
3-1/2"x7-1/2"