Best Barns Denver 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 2010
the Denver 12'x 12' or 12'x16'
Revised November 29, 2010
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
SAMPLE
INSTRUCTIONS

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand Saw & Caulking gun
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2-6' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Read Me First
Thank you for purchasing our Denver kit. These instructions will construct a 12'x12' or 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,
siding, roof sheathing and longer wall plates will be supplied by a local lumber supplier.
Our component kit does not include the shingles, giving you a choice of color and quality.
The siding is primed. You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
IMPORTANT: Some of the 2x4 framing needed in the construction of the building is used
to make the shipping pallet. Unpack the material from the pallet, then carefully 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, no matter how small, until your building is complete. Anything
leftover may have been used as packing blocking.
If you encounter any problems while erecting your building, call our customer service
department at 800-245-1577ET. If you run into a problem you cannot resolve, my home
phone is 724-588-9146. Before you begin construction, be sure to study this assembly
manual. Also, obtain a building permit and check all pertinent building code regulations.
Good luck with your project. Bill Rinella, President
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.
Exterior Siding

12' - 0" Building Width
To keep 2x4 frame from
moving, toe nail to 4x4.
Typical Wood Floor System
Shown below is a typical wood floor. Depending on your area, the construction may have
to be changed to meet local codes. Use the measurement below for the outside dimensions.
4x4 Treated Runners
2x4 Joist 11' - 9" Long
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.
DoorWall
1. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to length. Cut 2x4s to 11'-9" for a 12' long building, 15'-9" for
a 16' long building. Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will
be placed.
4x8 Flooring
When constructing the floor, it is very 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.
Material Description 12' x 12' shed 12' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12' 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 12' 13 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs. 12' 4 pcs. 16'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 5 pcs. 4x8 6 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 2 lbs. 8d 2 lbs. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d 2 lbs. 16d
Joist Header 11'- 9" for 12' building
15'- 9" for 16' building
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
2x4 Joist Header
X
X
16"

1. Cut a 2x4-12' board to 12'-0".
Temporarily install the board on
the end of the floor, extending
1-1/2" above the floor.
Use 2-1/2" screws.
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
5. Assemble (4) four more trusses for a 12' long building. Assemble (6) six more
trusses for a 16' long building.
It is important that all the trusses are assembled the same. Installing 2x4 blocks around
the perimeter insures that all the trusses will be assembled the same. You can use 2x4
packing blocks, from our kit, to hold truss parts in place. Use 2-1/2" screws.
3. Secure the top of the truss using a
32" long 2x3 board and a 32" wood
gusset. Apply wood glue between
the gusset and framing. Nail gusset
using (12) twelve 6d common nails.
4. Turn the truss over and install gussets
to the other side of the truss.
32" Top Gusset
32" Long 2x3
2. Position (2) two truss halves with
the short legs against the 12' board.
Do Not Fasten Truss Legs
to the 12' Board
32" Long 2x3
Step 2 Assemble Door Header
2x4x75"
Assemble door header that will be used later.
1. From our kit, locate (2) two 2x4 boards and
an OSB wood filler that are75" long.
2. Nail boards together with 10d sinkers. OSB Filler
Short Truss Leg

XXXX
XXXX
X
X
X
X
24"19-3/4" 24" 24" 24"
X
X
2x4-137" Wall Plate
2x4-137" Wall Plate
2x4-84" Wall Studs
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 137". These boards will be used as wall plates.
Position boards together, and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located.
2. Install (7) seven 84" long wall studs between the wall plates. Use 10d sinkers.
Step 4 Assemble Back Wall
3. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square. Using siding cut from previous step, 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 3/4" trim board as a gauge.
4. Install the other siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge

2x4-84" Wall Studs
11' - 9" Wall Plate
12' - 0" Wall Plate
!If you are constructing a 16' long building, go to Step 7
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls for 12' Long Building
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 11'-9". These boards will be used as wall plates.
Position boards together, and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall studs will be located.
2. Install (7) seven 84" long wall studs between the wall plates. Use 10d sinkers.
3. Square wall frame. Cut (3) three siding panels to a length of 89-1/4". Position the first
siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the wall frame and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate. The siding will extend 1-1/2" above the top plate.
4. Cut the last siding panel flush with the end of the wall frame.
XXXX
XXXX
X
X
X
X
24"23-1/4" 24" 24" 24"
X
X
LAP
Edge
Siding to extend
3/4" below plate
5. Repeat the procedure above to assemble another wall frame.

flush
1x4 Trim
Bottom Edge of
Gable Siding
Step 8 Set Walls and Install 1x4 Trim
Back
Wall
Side
Wall
1x4 Trim
1x4 Trim
Top Plate
1. Erect wall panels on the floor.
Nail walls together at the corners
and to the floor with 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 2x4-12' board, under
the 2x4 wall plate, in the center
of the building. Nail to wall stud
with 10 sinkers.
3. Cut and install 1x4-8' corner trim on
the front and rear walls. Install trim
flush with the 2x4 top plate and flush
with the siding on the sidewalls.
4. Cut and install a 1x4-12' trim board
to fit between the corner trim boards.
5. Repeat to install trim at the front of
the building.
1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The
siding on the gable must extend over the
1x4 trim board. See detail.
2. Install gable on front wall.
2x4-12' Board
Step 9 Install Roof Gables
WARNING: The roof gable are
heavy and awkward. You'll need
helpers to lift and set gables in place.

Roof Sheathing Layout for 12x12 Building
Note: Use (2) two 15" x 48" pre-cut pieces of roof
sheathing, packed in the kit, on the opposite side.
Step 11 Install Roof Sheathing
Plyclip
48” x 96”
48” x 96”
48” x 48”
1. Install roof sheathing flush with the face of the gable siding. Use 7d sinkers, spaced 12"
apart. Insert (2) two plyclips into the roof sheathing between each truss at the top row.
2. Apply roof sheathing across the top of the roof. Cut the sheathing below the peak of the
trusses to allow for ventilation through the roof peak.
48” x 48”
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Roof Sheathing Layout for 12x16 Building
15” x 96” 15” x 48”
48” x 48”
48” x 48”
48” x 96”
48” x 96”
48” x 96”
15” x 96” 15” x 96”
"
"

Apply Constructive Adhesive
3/4" Space
door bottom
door bottom
Install Siding Flush
With Bottom of Door
Tip: It will be easier to paint the door frame before the siding is applied. Seal
the bottom edges of the siding and door frames. If the bottom of the doors are in
close vicinity to the ground or ramp, they will absorbed moisture and rot.
4. Install a 74-1/2" long 2x4 to the back of the door. Install
the 2x4 flush with the siding at the top of the door and
extending 3/4" from the edge of the door. This board will
serve as a door stiffener. Use 2-1/2" long wood screws.
Mark this door as the 'right door'.
5. Cut and install siding on the other door frame.
1. Locate the siding for the right door. Cut the siding, the factory edge, to the width of the door.
Cut the length to 75-1/2". Trace the shape of the door on the backside of the siding panel. This
will serve as a guide for fastener placement. The door frames are temporarily held together
with corrugated fasteners, this is the back side of the door frame.
2. Place the door on level surface, face side down. Position a siding panel on frame with the
bottom siding edge flush with the bottom of door frame. The top of
the door frame will project 3/4" beyond siding. Secure
siding to door frame with construction adhesive
and 1" screws provided.
3. Apply siding to
the other door frame.
2x4 Extends 3/4" Past Door
Step 14 Assemble Lower Barn Doors
Back of
Right Door
6. Install a 74-1/2" long 2x4 to the back
of one of the other door. Install this
2x4 flush at the top of the siding and
extending 3/4" past the edge of the
door. This 2x4 will serve as a door
stiffener and door stop when the doors
are closed.
Mark this door as the 'left door'.
Back of
Right Door
Back of
Left Door