Best Barns Brookfield-R Safety guide

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
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Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2018
Brookfield - R Building Size 12'x16'
Revised November 1, 2018
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 800-245-1577

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
Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. 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).
The foundation size should measure 12'-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.
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 on the back page. The siding is primed. You will need to apply a
finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the wood
flooring. If the foundation is a concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of the wall
plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Someboards
may have colored ends. Do Not discard any material until your building is complete.
Before you begin construction, be sure to study this assembly manual. Also, obtain a building
permit and check all pertinent building code regulations.

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long blocks. Butt the 4x4-8' timbers together to make 16'
runners. Secure the 4x4s together with the 2' long 2x4 blocks and 16d galvanized nails.
Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4 runners.
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X
2x4 Joist Header X
X
16"
16"
15-1/4"
Material Description Qty. & Size
2x4 Treated Blocking
2x4 Treated Floor Joists
2x4 Treated Joist Headers
4x4 Treated Runners
Flooring: 5/8" or 3/4"
Galv. Spiral Floor Nails
Galvanized Deck Nails
2 pcs. 8'
13 pcs. 12'
2 pcs. 16'
8 pcs. 8'
6 pcs. 4x8
3 lbs. 8d
3 lbs. 16d
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DOOR WALL
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 when the floor is square. Toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
Install the flooring with 8d galvanized nails spaced 8" apart.
3. 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.
2. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to 15' - 9". Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks
where floor joist will be placed.
Foundation size is 12'-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.
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
2x4 Floor Joist
spaced 16" o.c.
2x4 Joist Header
4x4 Treated Runners
Flooring
Outside Measurement
15' - 9" Floor Length
12' - 0" Wide
2x4 Blocking

6. Repeat to assemble another sidewall.
A
A
B
B
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X
X
2. Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with
10d sinkers, (2) two nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together with 10d sinkers.
3. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the same
when the wall is square.
4.
Install the 1st siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. The bottom
will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
Tip; use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge. Use 8d galv. nails
spaced 8" apart.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-6' Wall Studs
Step 1 Assemble 12' Side Walls
1. Gather (4) four 2x4-68-1/2" boards an position together then indicate with 'X' marks, 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"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
AB
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge
A
B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Do not discard any material until construction is complete. Including short blocks of 2x4s.

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XX
X
X
X
X
72" Wall Plate
X
X
A
A
B
B
X
X
Step 2 Assemble Back Wall
2. Install (8) eight 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames
together.
3. Square wall frame.
4. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush the end of the wall and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
1. Gather (4) four 2x4-72" boards and position together then 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 Plate
24"
23-1/4" 24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
72" Bottom Plate
LAP
AB
Flush

3. Select the 12' back wall assembled in Step 2. Butt the 45" wall frame against the wall with
siding. DO NOT nail these frames together so they can be separated later.
4. Install a siding panel on the 45" frame. Cut panel flush with the end of the wall frame. DO NOT
nail along the long edge of siding that overlaps the 12' wall frame. You can nail this edge after
the wall panels are installed. Two separate walls are easier to handle when erecting kit.
1. Locate (2) two 45" long 2x4s and (3) three 2x4-72" wall studs.
2. Install (2) two 2x4-72" wall studs between wall plates at each end. Install (1) one stud in the
center of the wall frame.
Do Not Nail Along This Edge
12' Wall Panel from Step 2
45" Wall Panel
Step 3 Assemble Back Wall Continued
45" Wall Plate
Siding Extending 3/4"
Below Plate
72" Wall Stud

36"
Cut Edge
71-1/2" Header Support
LAP Edge
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X
X
X
X
Step 4 Assemble Left Front Wall Frame
1. Locate (2) two 72" long boards and cut to a length
of 60-3/4".These will be used as wall plates. Position
boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where
the wall studs will be located.
4. Locate a 16" wide siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position this panel with the
'cut' edge flush with the 2x4 header support and extending 3/4" below the bottom
plate. Only nail along cut edge until next panel is installed.
5. Install a 4' wide siding panel . Nail both panels to frame. If you are installing the
optional windows you can cut the opening in the siding now or after the walls are set.
2. Assemble a wall frame using boards cut above and
(4) four 2x4-72" wall studs.
3. Locate (1) one 72" long 2x4 and cut to a length of
71-1/2". Install this 2x4 as a header support, on the
wall frame flush with bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
60-3/4" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4"
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate

Cut Edge
71-1/2" Header Support
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XX
X
X
X
X
Step 5 Assemble Right Front Wall Frame
4. Locate a 16" wide siding panel with a Tongue edge. Install with the 'cut' edge flush
with the 71-1/2" header support.
5. Install a 4' wide siding panel next. If you are installing the optional windows you
can cut the opening in the siding now or after the walls are set.
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Plate
1. Locate (2) two 72" long boards and cut to a length
of 60-3/4".These will be used as wall plates. Position
boards together and indicate with 'X' marks where
the wall studs will be located.
2. Assemble a wall frame using boards cut above and
(4) four 2x4-72" wall studs.
3. Locate (1) one 72" long 2x4 and cut to a length of
71-1/2". Install this 2x4 as a header support, on the
wall frame flush with bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
60-3/4" Wall Plate
24" 23-1/4"

6. Secure the 2x4 bottom plate to the truss rafter with
a 2-1/2" wood screw on both ends. Set gable aside.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 to assemble another gable.
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2. Repeat to assemble another
12' long bottom plate.
3. Place the bottom gable plate on the floor along with (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters as
shown below. Bottom plate will be on edge. There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on
one end, supplied in the kit. Use these to hold the truss rafter and bottom gable plate together
by temporarily screwing the blocks to the floor using 2-1/2" screws. This will ensure that the
gable frames and the trusses, assembled next, are identical.
4. Secure the top of the truss rafters together with a 1"x4" barbed metal drive-on plate.
5. Install (2) two 23-1/2" gable studs with angle cut at one end. Nail through the bottom plate
with 10d sinkers and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them with a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long plywood
gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and (12) twelve 6d common nails.
This will be used as the bottom plate on the roof gables.
23-1/2" Gable Stud
Bottom Gable Plate
Barbed Metal Plate
80-1/2" long 2x4
Truss Rafter
2x4 Block
2x4 Block

6. Remove and save the short 2x4 blocks. They
will be used in a later step.
Detail 'B'
!
!
Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses
1. Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below.
The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss
rafter and collar tie in place. See 'Detail B'.
2. Secure the 2x4 truss rafters at the top with a 8" x 20" wood gusset. Apply wood glue between
the 2x4s and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14) fourteen 6d common nails,
3. Install (2) two 12"x24" gussets at ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.
4. Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
5. Repeat to assemble (6) six more trusses.
2x4 Block
Top Gusset 12"x24" Gusset
2x4-82" Collar Tie
!Install collar tie the same
distance from edge of floor.
80-1/2" Truss Rafter
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
80-1/2" Truss Rafter

7. Install (2) two 4-1/4" siding panels over
the door header. The siding should extend
3/4" below the door header. Cut length to
fit.Wall trim, installed later, will hide where
the siding butts the front wall panels.
2x4 Door Header
Left Sidewall
45" Back Wall
Step 8 Set Walls & Install Door Header
2. Erect wall panels. IMPORTANT make sure walls are plumb and square. Secure together
at the corners using (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Nail wall panels to the floor through the
bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart.
3. Nail siding on 45" wall panel to 12' wall panel. Nail along siding edge where it overlaps front
and back walls at corners.
4. Install the 2x4 door header between the front wall panels. Nail through the wall stud into the
ends of the header. Toenail into the top wall plates.
5. Remove the center (2) two 2x4-84" boards from pallet and temporarily install at both sides of
the door opening to hold the wall straight. Alternatively you can use 2x4-72" boards that will
be used later for tie plates.
6. Nail wall panels to the floor through the bottom plate. Space 10d sinkers 24" apart.
67-1/2" Long 2x4
OSB Filler
Nail siding
Nail siding
1. Gather (2) two 67-1/2" long 2x4 boards and a
3-1/4" x 67-1/4" OSB filler panel. Glue both
sides of OSB. Nail header together from both
sides with 10d sinkers staggered 6" apart.
Cut 4-1/4" x 48" Siding
Panels to Fit
3/4" Below
Bottom of Header

4. Cuta second1x4-6'trimboard
to finish.
5. Install trim on the opposite
side wall and corner trim on
front andback walls.
2. Install a 75-3/4" long 1x4 trim board to the front wall flush with wall plate
and flush with 1x3 trim.
1x3 Trim 1x4 Trim
5. Repeat to install filler on
the opposite wall.
Soffit and Filler Flush
with Side Wall Trim
Tip; Paint the siding and trim boards before installing the trim.
Step 9 Install White Pine Trim
Front
Wall
1x4-6' Trim
Side Wall
Install All Trim Flush
With Top Plate
1. Install (2) two 75-3/4" long 1x3 trim boards to the side wall flush with the top 2x4 wall plate
and flush with siding on the front and back walls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart.
3. Butt a 1x4-6' board against
1x3 corner trim and flush with
top plate. Nail along top with
8d galv. nails.
Step 10 Install Primed Soffit and Filler
1. Install a 7" wide x 48-3/4" long primed siding panel, as soffit, over the front wall with the
primed side facing down. Install soffit flush with the inside of the top 2x4 wall plate and
flush with the trim on the side wall. Tack the soffit with a couple 6d common nails. Installing
2x4 tie plates in a later step will provide more nailing.
2. Install (3) three more soffit panels cutting the last panel flush with the side wall trim.
Front
Wall
Side Wall
Soffit Flush with
Inside of 2x4
3. Repeat to install 7" soffit
boards on the back wall.
4. Install (3) three 4-1/4" wide
x 48-3/4" filler panels over
the side walls. Install the
filler flush with the 1x4 trim.
Cut last filler to fit
7" Soffit
4-1/4" Filler

Step 12 Install Gables
Important: Bottom edge of siding extends
over 1x4 trim. Paint this edge.
2. Install gable on the opposite sidewall.
Step 11 Install Siding on Gables
1. Select one of the gable frames. Turn the gable over so bottom plate is on edge on floor. Support
gable studs and rafters with (2) two 2x4-72" boards stacked. This will give you a solid surface
when nailing siding.
2. Install left gable siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of of bottom plate. Use
6d galv. nails across the top of the 2x4 frame and gable studs. Use 8d galv. nails across the
bottom plate. The siding will extend 3/4" below the bottom 2x4.
3. Install center and right panels. Cut last panel flush with end of bottom plate.
LAP
Edge
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
4. Repeat to install siding on
the other gable frame.
LAP Edge
Flush
1. Install a gable on the left sidewall. The gable siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the
lower wall. Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable plate with 10d sinkers. Nail
siding along the 1x4 trim board with 8d galv. nails.
2x4s-72" Stacked to
Level Gable

Install 2x4 tie plates over the front and back walls. Install tie plates over the soffit panels and
flush with the inside of 2x4 top plates. Nail tie plates using 7d coated nails spaced 16" apart.
Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates & Door Trim
2x4-6' Tie Plate
45" Long 2x4
2x4-6' Tie Plate
1x3-6' Door Trim
5. Install 1x3-72" 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 move the trim later when
you install the doors. Use 8d galv. nails.
6. Install a 1x3-72" board,across the top of the side trim.
1. Install (2) two 2x4-72" boards on the front wall
starting at the front right corner. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Cut to fit a 45" long 2x4 and install to finish.
3. Starting at back right corner install a 45" long
2x4,
4. Install a 2x4-72" board next.
5. Cut to fit a 2x4-72" board and install to finish.

Inside of Building
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
Step 14 Layout Roof Trusses
24"
21-3/8"
Measure From
Backside of 2x4
1. Layout the truss spacing from the left sidewall of the building. Measure from the backside
of the 2x4 gable frame when marking the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing
to other gable. 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.
2. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 6d common nails . The opening should line up
with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.

Step 15 Set Roof Trusses and Soffit Blocks
Step 16 Install Siding Filler
Install small primed siding fillers, packed with the hardware,
over the 2x4 soffit blocks. Siding fillers will be flush with
the gable siding. Use 6d galv. nails.
Siding Filler
2x4 Blocks
1. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with 6d common nails.
2. Install short 2x4 blocks at both ends of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks to the soffit panel
using (2) two 1-1/2" long exterior screws.
3. Install a 2x4 block at each end of the soffit, flush with the 2x4 gable frame. Not siding.
Block Flush with Gable 2x4

48" x 72"
48" x 72"
48" x 48"
2. Install 1x4-6' fascia in the center of the building.
3. Cut to fit and install a 1x4-4' fascia at the right end of the building.
1. Starting at the front left of the building, install a 1x4-6' white pine fascia board flush with
the face of the siding on the left gable. See Detail 'E'. Install the fascia so the bottom edge
of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4. Use a straight edge to align the 1x4
boards with the top of the trusses. Install fascia with 8d galv. nails.
Step 17 Install 1x4 Fascia & Roof Sheathing
1x4 -6' Fascia Board
4. Install roof sheathing per layout below. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing
meet at the center of the truss. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. The top row of roof sheathing
will be about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation.
5. Repeat on back of building to install fascia and roof sheathing.
36-1/2" x
48" Panel
36-1/2" x 72" 36-1/2" x 72"
1x4 Fascia
2x4 Truss
Roof Sheathing
1" Below Top
Straight Edge
2x4 Tie Plate
2x4 Soffit Block
Nail Fascia to
2x4 Block
Detail 'E'

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
1. Install a 8-1/2" long trim board, called a keystone,
at the top of the gable flush with the top of the
roof sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Install (2) two 81" long 1x4 trim boards
flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
Use 8d galv. nails.
3. Repeat to install trim on other gable end.
Felt
Paper
1x4 Fascia
1x4 Gable Trim
Step 18 Install Gable Trim
1x4 Gable Trim
2. Install shingles according to the instructions on the wrapper. If you need more
detailed instructions on installing shingles, there are good publications online.
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 19 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
1. Install metal roof edging on the
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.

Step 20 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.
6. Install door hasp on double doors and closing
side of single door. When properly installed the
hasp will fold in half to receive locking latch
and the screw heads will be covered.
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.
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
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim
Fold Hasp to Cover
Screws

Material List
Roof Covering - not supplied in kit
9 bdl. Roof Shingles
8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'
3 1 lb. box 10d Sinkers
3 1 lb. box 8d Galv.
2 1 lb. box 7d Sinkers
1 1 lb. box 6d Galv.
1 5 lb. box 6d Common
6 ea. 5" Door Hinges
1 ea. 4" Door Latch
2 ea. 6" Barrel Bolts
25 ea. 2" Hinge Screws
25 ea. 1-1/4" Hinge Screws
40 ea. 1-1/2" Exterior Screws
25 ea. 2-1/2" Deck Screws
6 ea. 1"x4" Metal Plates
2 ea. Bottle Glue
4 ea. 1x4 Gable Trim 81"
4 ea. 1x4 Fascia Trim 72"
2 ea. 1x4 Fascia Trim 48"
4 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 75-3/4"
4 ea. 1x3 Corner Trim 75-3/4"
4 ea. 1x4 Wall Trim 72"
3 ea. 1x3 Door Trim 72"
2 ea. 1x6 Keystone 8-1/2"
Roof Sheathing
4 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 72"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 48"
4 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 72"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 48"
1 ea. Dr Filler 7/16" 3-1/4" x 67"
7 2x4 for Collar Ties 82"
18 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2"
54 2x4 for Wall Studs & Plates 72"
8 2x4 for Wall Plates 68-1/2"
2 2x4 for Door Header 67-1/2"
4 2x4 for Wall Plates 45"
4 2x4 for Gable Studs 23-1/2"
18 2x4 for Soffit Blocks 6" to 8"
14 Truss Gussets 7/16" 10" x 24"
28 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
2 Plywood Gusset 3/4" 3-1/2" x 32"
14 2"x4" Metal Truss Hangers
2 ea Pre-built Doors 32" x 71-3/4"
LP Primed Exterior Siding
12 ea Siding Panels 48" x 75-3/4"
2 ea Siding Panels 16" x 75-3/4"
2 ea Gable Siding 48" x 40" angle cut
4 ea Gable Siding 48" x 28" angle cut
8 ea Soffit Panels 48" x 7"
6 ea Filler Panels 48" x 4-1/4"
2 ea Siding Panels 48" x 4-1/4"
Packed in hardware bag
4 ea Siding Fillers 3-1/2" x 2-1/2"