Best Barns Woodville-R Safety guide

the Woodville-R 10' x 12'
Revised September 28, 2022
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.
Windows are purchased separately
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

10' - 0" Building Width
Nail the 2x4s to the 4x4
runners to keep the 2x4
frame from moving.
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.
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
Joist Header X
X
16"
Material Description 10' x 12' shed 10' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12' 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 10' 13 pcs. 10'
4x4 Treated Runners 3 pcs. 12' 6 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 4 pcs. 4x8 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 1 lb. 8d 2 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d 1 lb. 16d
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
Building Length 11' - 9"
Foundation size is 10'-0" x 11'-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.
1. Cut 2x4-12' joist headers to 11' - 9".
Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not

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 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 (3) three more trusses.
6. Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 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
Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block

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.
Cut Center Stud to Fit
1. Place (2) two truss halves and a 116-1/4" bottom cord in the truss jig. Secure bottom
cord with gussets.
2. Select a 42" long 2x4 center stud and cut to fit between ridge and bottom cord.
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.
2x4 Truss Half
1"x4" Plate
Wood Gusset
LAP

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 42" 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
24-3/4"

X
X
X
X
X
X
2x3-42-1/4" Board
1x3-29-1/4" Trim Board
Step 4 Install Front Gable Overhang and Front Loft Doors
Step 5 Layout Plates for Back Wall
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.
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
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 6d
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 with the '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 headers 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 Supports
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

A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Continued
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
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..
LAP Edge
Step 8A Assemble Side Walls
1. Position 68-1/2" and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and indicate where the wall studs
will be located. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters 'A' and 'B'.
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"
23-1/4"
65-1/2" Wall Plate

11. Assemble another sidewall frame.
Step 8B Assemble Side Walls Continued
Siding Extends Below Plate
7. Locate (2) two siding panels that are 77-1/4" long and cut them to a length of 75-3/4"
8. Install a 75-3/4" long siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the frame.
9. Install another siding panel in the center.
10. Cut and install the last siding panel. Siding
should extend 3-1/2" past wall frame.
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
B
A
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
3. Nail frames together. Use 10d sinkers.
4. For a 12' long building, cut a 70-1/2" long 2x6 board in half so the center 2x6 tie
plate will span where the sidewalls meet..
5. Install (2) two 35-1/4" and a 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.
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
35-1/4" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2"
6. Square wall frame.

Step 9 Set Lower Walls
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 6d 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 1x3x72" board over the
door opening.
1x4-75 3/4" Trim Board
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.
2. Cut the 2x4 from door opening
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
1. Apply 1x4 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.
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge

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"
20-3/8"
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.

2' x 4' OSB
4' x 4' OSB
2' x 4' OSB
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 & Loft Floor
3. Install OSB loft flooring over the rear and front trusses. Notch the flooring around the
gable studs on the rear and front gables. Secure floor with 6d common spaced 12" apart.
Note: Some OSB panels may be attached to the shipping pallet.
Note: The rear loft floor
will extend about 1*4" past
the bottom truss cord.
2. Install front gable.

Detail 'G'
6-1/2"
Roof
Sheathing
2x3 Board
Step 14 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 6d common spaced 8" 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.
42" x 72"
46" x 80"
Install This Row First
46" x 72"
42" x 80"
Remove From
Shipping Pallet
Straight Edge
Truss
Detail 'B'

3. Cut and install a 2x3 block to
close off the opening at the
bottom of the overhang.
Step 15 Install Gable Overhang
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.
8" Soffit Panels
1x4 Gable Trim
47" Long 2x3
Step 16 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 6d galv. nails.

Step 17 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. Install door haspondoubledoors.When properly
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.

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
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

Roof Material
by Owner Roof Shingles 7 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs.
Qty. Qty.
4 Wall Plates 120 "
8 Truss - Bottom Cords 116 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 47 1/2"
4 1x4 Gable Trim 43 "
31 Wall Studs 72 "
4 1x4 Corner Trim 75 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 68 1/2"
4 1x4 Corner Trim 74 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 65 1/2"
2 1x4 Door Trim 72 "
4 Wall Plates 56 1/2"
1 1x3 Top Door Trim 72 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 36 "
4 1x3 Lower Wall Trim 62 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 42 "
2 1x3 Loft Door Trim 29 1/4"
4 Gable Studs & Framing 34 1/4"
1 1x3 Loft Door Trim 43 "
4 Gable Studs & Framing 21 1/2"
3 48" x 77-1/4" 2
6 Gable Nailing Blocks 15 3/4" 2 36" x 77-1/4" 4
4 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 70 1/2" 2 16" x 77-1/4" 2
4 Siding for Roof Gables 48" x 48"
4 Gable Overhangs 47 " 4 Siding for Roof Gables 16" x 30"
4 Gable Overhangs 42 1/4" 2 Siding For Door Header 6" x 32-3/4"
2 Gable Blocks 6 1/4" 4
14 Pre-built Truss Halves 3 lb. 10d Sinkers 20 Truss Hangers
2 32" x 72" Pre-built Barn Doors 4 lb. 6d Galv. 75 Hinge Screws
2 18" x 29" Loft Door Frames 1 Door Hasp
1 2x3 Door Header 67-1/2"
5 lb. 6d Common
2 4" Barrel Bolts
2 6" Barrel Bolts
2 2
2 lb. Hanger Nails
12 2-1/2" Screws
2 2 4 4" Door Hinges 36 1" Screws
2 4 6 5" Door Hinges 24 1-5/8" Screws
22 1x4 Drive-on Plate
12 Wood Truss Ridge Gussets
20 Wood Bottom Truss Gussets 2 Center Truss Blocks w/gusset
12" x 12"
24" x 48"
2x3 Framing
Pre-built Components
46" x 72"
42" x 72"
Meadowbrook and Woodville 10'x 12' Barn kit
8" x 24"
48" x 48"
Miscellaneous Lumber
Trim
SizeDescriptionSize2x4 & 2x6 Framing
Loft Floor & Roof Sheathing
42" x 80"
46" x 80"
3-1/2"x7-1/2"
Hardware
Exterior Siding & Soffit
Miscellaneous
12" x 77-1/4"
48" x 75-3/4"
6" x 32-1/4"
8" x 48" Front Soffit Panels (Woodville model)