Best Barns the Greenbriar 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 2012
the Greenbriar
Revised June 4, 2013
Assembly Book
12' x 16'
Best Barns USA

Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Circular Saw and/or Hand Saw
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape & Chalkline
2-8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Thank you for purchasing our Greenbriar 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.
The door opening is for a 8' wide x 7' high garage door. You will need to order your garage
door with an 9" low headroom kit.
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.
The foundation size should measure 12'-0" wide by 16'-0". 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.
IMPORTANT: Unpack the material from the pallet, then disassemble the pallet. The bit for
the screws is packed in the hardware bag. Remove the OSB panel from the pallet, it will be
used for roof sheathing. The 2x4s will be used for wall bracing.
When building the trusses, our instructions suggest using the floor as a work area. If your
foundation is a concrete slab it will not be possible to use this method. Build the 12' long
back wall to use as a platform. If you do not want to screw blocks into the siding you can
temporality tack OSB sheathing to the back wall frame.
The LP siding has a 50 year warranty and is already primed.Apply two coats of latex acrylic
paint for the finish coat. Paint the bottom edge of the siding, this is very important. Maintain
6" to 8" of clearance from the bottom edge of the siding and the ground. Don't allow garden
mulch to build up and keep shrubs a minimum of 1' away from the building.
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT

Optional Wood Floor System
6. Cut all the 2x4-12' boards to 11'-9". These boards will be the floor joist. 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.
7. Install floor joist boards between the joist headers. Install this section over 4x4s.
4. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' joist headers to 16' - 0".
5. Layout for 12" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
Shown below is a typical wood floor. Depending on your area, the construction may have to be
changed to meet local codes. The foundation size should be 12' - 0" x 16' - 0".
Detail 1 XX
XX
X
X
12"11-1/4"
2x4 - 16 0"
Joist Header
X
X
12"
1. Cut (2) two treated 2x4-8' boards in half.
2. Butt 4x4-8' treated runners together. Use one of the 4' long
2x4s to secure them together. Note: Use 16d galv. nails to
secure all treated framing together.
3. Repeat to join the other 4x4 runners.
2x4-16' Joist Header
2x4-11' 9" Floor Joist
4x4 Runners
4' Long 2x4
4x4 Treated Runners

Material Description 12' x 16' shed
2x4 Treated 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 Treated 17 pcs. 12'
2x4 Treated 2 pcs. 16'
4x4 Treated Runners 8 pcs. 8'
Flooring - 3/4" 6 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 3 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 5 lb. 16d
8. 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. The diagonal measurement should
be 20' - 0". Nail several floor joist to the 4x4 runners to hold the floor frame in place.
9. Install floor using 8d spiral nails.
4x8
4x8
4x8
4x4
Optional Wood Floor System

Step 1 Assemble Trusses
1. Screw (2) two 2x4 blocks to the 12' wide end of the floor at the corner, see below.
2. Place two truss legs together. Position the notch in the 2x4s (called a bird's mouth) into
the 2x4 blocks. Important: You must have 12'-0" between the bird's mouth. Affix more
2x4 blocks above the truss legs to hold the truss members in place.
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 2x4-90" collar tie between the 2x4 boards. Hold in place with 2x4 blocks. Install
12"x24" gussets to the ends of the collar tie. Glue and nail using 14 nails per gusset.
5. Turn this truss over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
6. Repeat 2 through 5 to assemble (6) six more trusses.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until completing Step 2.
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
12"x24" Gusset
2x4-90" Collar Tie
2x4 Block !
!
Install collar tie the same
distance from edge of floor.
Top Truss Member
!
Building Tip: To aid in the assembly of the trusses, temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to
the floor. 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.
2x4 Block

Screw gable plate to truss
leg with 2-1/2" screw.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure by nailing a 3-1/2" x 31-3/4" long ply-
wood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails.
Barbed Metal Plate
23-1/2" Gable Stud
7. Repeat to assemble another gable. Remove 2x4 blocks.
2x4 Gable Plate
2. Place (2) two truss members in the jig. Secure the top together with a barbed metal plate.
3. Remove the 2x4 blocks at the corners of the floor and insert the gable plate assembled
above into the bird's mouth. Make sure the 2x4 gable plate is straight. If necessary, tack
2x4 blocks to hold plate straight.
4. Remove the two 2x4 blocks that held the collar tie in position.
5. Install 2x4x23-1/2" gable studs. Nail through the bottom plate with 10d sinkers
and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.
72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
2x4 Block

2. Repeat to install 2x4s on the another gable frame.
5. Repeat to side another gable.
Siding From Kit
Step 3A 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.
1. Install (2) two 86-1/4" long 2x4s on the gable,
flush with the top of the gable siding.
Secure with 10d sinkers.
Step 3B Install 2x4 gable Overhang
2. Cut a siding panel 39" in length. This will be used for the center of the gable. Cut the
remaining siding panel in half for the ends of the gable.
3. Install the siding extending 1/4" below the bottom plate. Cut siding flush with the top
of the gable. Install gable siding using 6d galv. nails across the top of the gable frame.
Use 8d galv. nails along the bottom edge. Space nails 12" apart.
Siding Extends 1/4"
Below Bottom Plate
4. Install pre-cut siding on the ends of the
gable. The siding should extend 1/2"
below the 2x4 to receive the soffit when
installed later.

A
A
B
B
XX
XX
X
X
2. Install 7' wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with 10d
sinkers, two (2) nails at each stud end. Nail both wall frames together.
3. Cut (12) twelve 4x8 OSB panels to a length of 87-1/4"
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-7' Wall Studs
Step 4 Assemble 12' Back Wall
1. Position 2x4-68-1/2" boards together and 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
4.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
5. Install the first siding panel 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.
6. Install the other siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
A
B
The siding will be 1/2" below the
top of the wall frame on all walls.
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Install siding with 8d galv. nails.

XX
XX
X
X
X
X
72" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
2x4-7' Wall Studs
If you are installing the optional walk-in door see the instructions
at the back of the book.
Step 5 Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
1. Position 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where the wall
studs will be located.
72" Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4" 24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
72" Bottom Plate
2. Install 7' wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
5. Repeat to assemble the another sidewall.
3. Square wall frame. Install the first siding panel flush with the end of the wall
and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
4. Install (2) two more siding panels.

1. Install (3) three 7' wall studs between (2) two 48" long 2x4s boards. Install the middle
stud in the center of the wall frame.
2. Repeat to assemble another 4' wall section.
4. Repeat to apply siding to the other 4' wall frame.
2x4-4' Bottom
Plate
4' Wall Panel
Step 6 Assemble 4' Long Sidewalls
3. Square wall frame. Install a siding panel flush with the end of the wall and
extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.

2x4-7' Wall Studs
19" Bottom Wall Plate
3. Repeat to assemble another wall frame.
Mark 'Right Frontwall'
Mark 'Left Frontwall'
Bottom Plate
Step 7 Assemble Door Walls
83-1/2" Header Support
1. Locate a 7' wall stud with a 83-1/2" long 2x4 attached.
2. Assemble a wall frame using a 7' wall stud, the double stud
and (2) two 19" long 2x4 wall plates. Use 10d sinkers.
Edge Extends3-1/2"
Beyond Frame
5. Install the remaining siding panel flush with the edge
of the 2x4 header support.
4. Cut a panel in half and install a 24" wide siding panel
flush with the 2x4 header support and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
Edge Extends3-1/2"
Beyond Frame
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate 83-1/2" Header Support
83-1/2" Header Support

Left Frontwall
Step 8 Set Walls
4. Set wall panels. Secure at corners with 10d sinkers (4 nails per corner). Secure to floor
with 10 sinkers. Disassemble shipping pallet and use the 2x4s to brace the front wall
and the sidewalls.
5. Install the door header, built above, between the front wall panels.
2x4-7' Wall Brace
12' Sidewall
Door Header
4' Sidewall
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-10' boards to a length of 99".
2. Install (2) two 3" x 48" long OSB fillers (from
our kit) on one of the 2x4 boards. Install fillers
1-1/2" from the end and flush with the bottom.
3. Nail the other 2x4 on top using 10d sinkers.
1-1/2" Space
Flush
OSB Filler
6. Install (2) two 3" x 48" long OSB fillers on the door header, flush with the bottom.

Step 9 Install Door Jamb
1. Install 48" long x 5-3/8" wide primed siding material on the top of the door opening.
2. Install 83" long x 5-3/8" wide primed siding material on the sides of the door opening.
3/8" Thick Primed
Door Jamb
Door Header

1. Install a gable on the rear wall. Secure gable to wall by nailing through the
gable plate with 10d sinkers.
Step 10 Install Gables
Sidewall
Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
2x4-6' Tie Plates
Install 2x4-6' boards as tie plates on the
both sidewalls between the rear and front
gables. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Repeat to install a gable on the front wall.

Inside of Building
2x4 Tie Plate
Step 12 Layout Roof Trusses
1. Layout the truss spacing from the rear of the building. Measure from the inside of the rear gable
when marking the location of the first truss. 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. Using 1-1/2" hanger nails, install metal hangers to the 2x4 tie plate. The opening should line
up with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. See Detail 'D'.
24"
19-3/4"
Detail 'D'
Measure From
Backside of 2x4

Back Wall
Back Gable
Step 13 Set Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal
hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
Step 14 Install Eave Soffit
Install 5" wide siding panels as soffit under the truss overhang. Use 8d galv. nails.
Sidewall
Soffit
Beveled Edge

1. Cut (2) two 4x8 OSB panels into (2) two 4'x6 panels. Select the 2' wide pieces and cut
them to a length of 37-1/2".
2. Cut (2) two 1x6-7' white pine fascia boards to a length of 72". Starting at the rear of the
building, install the 1x6 fascia boards and 4x6 roof sheathing on each side, flush with the
face of the 2x4s on the back gable.
Step 15 Install 1x6 Fascia & Roof Sheathing
1x6 -6' Fascia Board
straight edge
Roof Sheathing
5. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss. Install
the bottom row first. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. The top row of roof sheathing will be
about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation if ridge vent is used.
Important: Make sure the front gable is plumb and the roof sheathing extends 8-1/2" past
the siding along the face of the gable.
48" x 72"
48" x 48"
48" x 81-1/2"
24" Long
Panel
81-1/2" Long Panel
Sheathing Will Extend
8-1/2" Beyond Gable
37-1/2" x 96" Long Panel
Remove From Pallet
3. Cut (2) two 1x6-7' fascia boards to 72"
and install on each side.
Install the fascia so the bottom edge of
the roof sheathing will rest on the 1x6.
Use a straight edge to aline the 1x6 boards
with the top of the trusses. Install fascia
with 8d galv. nails.
4. Cut (2) two 4x8 panels to a width of 37-1/2". Cut a 4x8 panel in half creating
(2) two pieces 48" x 48".
Top Sheathing is 37-1/2" Wide

3. Cut 1x6-7' fascia boards to length and install on
the ends of the trusses, flush with the 2x4 boards
at the front of the building.
5. Install 1x6 trim on the rear gable, flush with the top
of the roof sheathing. Use 8d galv. nails.
The 1x6 gable trim will extend below the 2x4 sub-
trim creating a slot for the vinyl siding.
Step 16 Install Front Soffit
Soffit Panels
1. Install 86" long 2x4s under the front edge of the roof sheathing. Hold the 2x4s against the
roof sheathing and screw through the sheathing into the 2x4 boards. Use 1-5/8" long screws.
2. Install 8-1/2" wide siding under the gable overhang as the soffit. Use 6d galv. nails.
2x4 Sub Trim
1x6 Gable Trim
Install vinyl outside corners
under the 1x6 gable trim.
Slot For Vinyl
4. Install (2) two 87" long 1x6 trim boards over the
2x4 boards, flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
Use 8d galv. nails.

VIEW FROM INSIDE
Step 17 Install 2x4 Around Door Jamb
1. Install a 2x4 - 7' on the inside of the door opening to support the door track.
2. Install 51-1/2" long 2x4s across the top of the door jamb.
If you ordered the optional floor, install the
galvanized door sill. Secure sill with pan
head screws.
Galv. Door Sill
Install Optional Door Sill
Prime Door Jamb
2x4-7'
51-1/2" Long 2x4

Vinyl Siding Overview
Step 18 Install Door Trim
1. Install 1x4-84" trim boards along each side
of the door opening.
2. Install (2) two 51-1/4" long trim boards
across the top of the door opening.
Install the siding according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Starter Strip is installed along the bottom of the building.
Center the nail in the nailing slots. DO NOT nail the siding
tight. The panels should float on the nails to provide for
expansion and contraction. Nail into wall studs wherever
possible. If it is necessary to nail between the studs, cutoff
the tips of nails that protrude through the siding.
When installed, the siding panels should have 1/4" free space
at each end of the siding panel. This will allow the panel to
expand with changes in temperature. Starter Strip
J-Channel
Outside Corner
1x4 Door Trim
J-Channel