Best Barns the Hanover 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 2011
Revised January 27, 2012
Assembly Book
the Hanover 12' x 24'

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
Tool List
Hammer & Hand Saw
Framing Square & Level
Power Circular Saw
Power Drill/screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Thank you for purchasing our Hanover kit. These instructions will construct a 12'x24'
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 OSB siding, roof
sheathing and the optional floor package, if ordered, will be supplied by a local supplier.
Our component kit does not include the shingles or vinyl siding, giving you a choice of
color and quality. Install vinyl siding according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Because this kit is prepped for vinyl siding, there are some 16" wide siding panels and trim
boards that will not be used in the constructions of this model.
IMPORTANT: Unpack the material from the pallet, then unscrew the bottom 2x4s from
the pallet runners. 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 have colored ends. All the wall studs have black ends, stack these boards together.
Do Not discard any material until your building is complete.
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

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1. Cut (20) twenty 2x4-12' treated boards to 11' 8-7/8". These will be the floor joists.
2. Place 4x4-12' treated timbers on the ground. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long
blocks to secure the 4x4s where they butt together.
Material Description 12' x 24'
2x4 Blocks 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 Joist Headers 4 pcs. 12'
2x4 Floor Joist 20 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 8 pcs. 12'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 9 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 4 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 5 lb. 16d
4. Install the floor joists cut above between the 12' joist headers. Build (2) two sections
measuring 12' x 12'. Secure joist with 16d galv. deck nails.
5. Place floor sections over the 4x4s. Square floor assembly. Measure the floor diagonally
(corner to corner). Then measure the opposite corners. These measurements will be the
same if the floor is square. It should measure 203-5/8". To keep the 2x4 frame from
moving, toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
3. Cut (4) four 2x4-12' to a length of 12' -0".
They will be used for the joist headers. Layout,
from left, for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X'
marks where floor joist will be placed.
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
4x8 Flooring
2x4-12' Joist Header
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
6. Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s.
Use 8d galv. spiral nails.
15-1/4" 16" 16"
Foundation size is 12'-0" x 24'-0". 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

Step 1 Assemble Trusses
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
12"x24" Gusset
2x4-90" Collar Tie
2x4 Block
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.
1. Screw (2) two 2x4 blocks to the 12' wide end of the floor at the top 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 (10) ten more trusses.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until completing Step 2.

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 month. 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

Install Siding on Ends
5. Install siding on the other gable frame.
4. Install pre-cut siding (included in the kit) on the ends of the gable. The
siding will extend below the 2x4 to receive the soffit, installed later.
1. Locate 75-3/4" long 1x4 white pine corner trim boards.
These boards are not used for trim, you will use vinyl
outside corners instead.
2. Cut several boards into smaller pieces and install as filler
on the rear gable. Install the 1x4 flush with the top of the
gable frame. 1x6 gable trim will be installed over the 1x4
later. Do not install 1x4 boards on the other gable.
1x4 Board
Cut to Fit
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.
2. Cut a siding panel to a length of 40". This will be used for the center of the gable.
Cut the remaining siding panel in half for the ends of the gable.
3. Cut siding flush with the gable frame. Install siding using 6d galv. nails.
Step 3B Install 1x4 Filler on Rear Gable

A
A
B
B
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XX
X
X
2. Install 72" 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 with 10d sinkers.
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-6' Wall Studs
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
Step 4 Assemble 12' Back Wall
68-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
AB
3.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be
the same when the wall is square.
4. Cut (3) three siding panels to a length of 75-3/4". Install the 1st siding panel extending
3-1/2" past the wall frame. The bottom will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5. Install the other siding panels. The last panel will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
A
B
1. Position 2x4-68-1/2" boards (green ends) 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'.

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XX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
Step 5 Assemble 12' Sidewalls Frames
1. Square wall frame.
2.
Cut (12) twelve siding panels to a length of 75-1/4". Install the 1st siding panel flush
the side of the wall frame. The bottom will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate.
3. Install (2) two more siding panels.
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 2x4-6' wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
3. Assemble (3) three more 12' long sidewall frames.
4. Repeat to apply siding to the other sidewall frames.
2x4-72" Wall Plate
Step 6 Apply Siding to Sidewall Frames

3. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red ends], as
a header support, on each wall frame.
71-1/2" Header
Support
7. Install a 16" siding panel flush
with the side of the door opening.
If installing the optional window you
can cut the opening in the siding.
Step 7 Assemble Door Wall - Offset Doors
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
6. Install a 16" wide siding panel flush with the
door opening. The siding will extend 3-1/2"
beyond the wall frame and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate.
1. Cut (2) two 11" plates from a 34-3/4" long 2x4.
Assemble wall frame using (2) two 72" wall
studs and (2) two 11" long 2x4 wall plates.
2. Assemble the larger wall frame using (4) four
72" wall studs and (2) two 58-1/2" long 2x4
wall plates
71-1/2" Header Support
To position the door opening in the center of the wall, go to Step 8. To position
the door opening on the right side of the front wall, flip the walls and apply siding
to the opposite side of the wall frames.
71-1/2" Header
Support
Red Ends
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
8. Install the last siding panel. The siding will
extend 3-1/2" past the wall frame.
19-3/4"
24"
4. Cut (2) two siding panels to a length of 75-3/4".
5. Select one of the panels and cut (2) two panels to a width of 16".

3. Cut (2) two more 34-3/4" plates from 58-1/2" long
2x4s and assemble another wall frame.
19-3/4"
Step 8 Assemble Door Wall - Doors Centered
71-1/2" Header
Support - Red Ends
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Beyond Frame
5. Install a siding panel flush with the header support. The siding will edge extend 3-1/2"
beyond the end of the frame. The siding should extend 3/4' below the bottom plate.
71-1/2" Header
Support
6. Install the remaining siding on the other front wall frame.
1. Assemble a wall frame using (3) three 72" wall studs and
(2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 wall plates. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red end], as a header support,
on each wall frame.
4. Cut (2) two siding panels to a length of 75-3/4" and the width to 36-1/4".

Install Flush
Drawing shows a 12'x24' building with the doors offset. See next page for drawing
with doors centered in front wall.
1. Remove primed siding from door header.
2. Using cutoff siding, cut and install a
4-1/4" x 64-1/2" panel to the door
header. Install siding flush with the
top edge and 1-1/2" from each end.
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. 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.
3. Install a 2x4-6' boards at both sides of the door opening to hold the wall straight.
12' Long Rear
Wall Panel
Step 9A Change Door Header Siding
Step 9B Set Walls

Drawing shows a building
with the doors centered.
2x4 Door Header
Step 9B Set Walls Continued

Step 10 Install Roof Gables
4. Install the remaining gable on the back wall.
Siding Extends
Below Trim
2. 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.
3. Locate a 1x3x71-3/4" board with angle cuts on both ends. Cut the board
length flush with the side door trim. Cut both ends, removing the angle cut,
this will make it easier to apply J-Channel around the door trim.
1. Install the front gable, the gable with-
out 1x4 boards attached, on the front
wall. Nail gable plate to the wall plate
with 10d sinkers.

Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
2x4-6' Tie Plates
2x4-6' Tie Plates
3. Install (2) two more 2x4-6' boards.
4 Cut the 3' long 2x4 cutoff from above to finish.
5. Install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite sidewall.
Cut to Fit
1. Cut a 2x4-6' in half and install a 3' piece over the
sidewall, against the rear gable plate. Use 10dsinkers.
2. Install a 6' long 2x4 against the 3' board.
Sidewall
2x4-3' Tie Plate

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 backside of the
2x4 gable frame 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. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 1-1/2" hanger nails . The opening should line
up with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.
24"
20-1/2"
Detail 'D' Measure From
Backside of 2x4
Step 13 Set Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal
hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.

Back Wall
Back Gable
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.
Step 14 Install Eave Soffit
Cut leftover siding and install as soffit under the truss overhang. Use 8d galv. nails.
Step 15 Install Fascia Trim & Roof Sheathing
Sidewall
1. Starting at the rear of the building, install 1x6-8' white pine fascia boards on each side,
flush with the face of the 1x4 filler trim on the back gable.
1x6 -8' Fascia Board
straight edge
Roof Sheathing
OSB Soffit

Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Save cutoffs from top row for front soffit material
Step 16 Install Rear Gable Trim
Install 87" long 1x6 gable trim over the 1x4 boards.
Install trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
Install vinyl outside corners
under the 1x6 gable trim.
1x4 Filler Board
Slot For Vinyl
Step 15 Install Fascia Trim & Roof Sheathing Continued
Make sure the front gable is
plumb and the roof sheathing
extends 10-1/4" past the siding
along the face of the gable.
1x6 Gable Trim
2. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss.
Cut and install roof sheathing per layout below. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. Cut
top row of roof sheathing to a width 37-3/4" to allow for ventilation.
3. Install 1x6-8' fascia in the center of the building. Cut
a 1x6-10' trim board and install at the front.
48" x 96"
48" x 60"
72" Long Panel
84" Long Panel
48" x 96"
96" Long Panel
48" x 48"
48" x 48"

Vinyl Siding Overview
2x4-86-1/4"
Long 2x4s
Step 17 Install Front Gable Soffit and Door Trim
4. Install cutoff from roof sheathing for
soffit panels under the overhang. Use
8d glav. nails.
10-1/4" Soffit Panels
1x6 Gable Trim
J-Channel
1. Install (2) two 86-1/4" long 2x4s, against the siding, on the front gable.
2. While a helper holds another 86-1/4" long 2x4 against the roof sheathing, screw
the sheathing to the 2x4 with 1-12" long screws.
3. Install 1x6 gable trim over the 2x4s.Install
trim flush with the top of the roof sheathing.
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
Outside Corner

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

Material Packaged In Component Kit
Material Supplied by Local Supplier
Install metal roof edge the perimeter of the
building. Install shingles according to the
instructions on the wrapper. If you need more
detailed instructions on installing shingles,
there are good publications at book stores or
newsstands.
Roof Covering - not supplied in kit
Purchase Optional Shingles
5 1 lb. box 10d Sinkers
5 1 lb. box 8d Galv.
4 1 lb. box 7d Sinkers
1 1 lb. box 6d Galv.
5 1 lb. box 6d Common
4 1 lb. box 1-1/2" Hanger Nails
6 ea. 5" Door Hinges
1 ea. 4.5" Door Latch
2 ea. 6" Barrel Bolts
48 ea. 2" Hinge Screws
6 ea. 1x4 Metal Plates
18 ea. 2x4 Metal Truss Hangers
2 ea. Bottle Glue
4 ea. 1x6 Gable Trim 87"
8 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 75-3/4"
4 ea. 1x4 Wall Trim 72"
2 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-sides 72"
1 ea. 1x3 Door Trim-top 71-3/4"
11 Collar Ties 2x4 90"
30 Truss Rafters 2x4 86-1/4"
76 Wall Studs 2x4 72"
2 Door Jacks 2x4 71-1/2"
4 Wall Plates 2x4 68-1/2"
2 Wall Plates 2x4 58-1/2"
2 Wall Plates 2x4 34-3/4"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 23-1/2"
8 Truss Jig Blocks 2x4 10"
22 Truss Gussets 7/16" 8" x 20"
44 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
12 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 48"
2 Plywood Gusset 3/4" 3.5" x 32"
2 Siding Panels 16" x 75-1/4"
2 Pre-built Barn Doors 32" x 71/3/4"
1 Pre-built Door Header 67-1/2"
14 bdl. Roof Shingles
10 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'
19 pcs. Exterior Siding 4x8 7/16"
14 pcs. OSB Sheathing 4x8 7/16"
4 pcs. 1x6 - 8' White Pine Fascia
2 pcs. 1x6- 10' White Pine Fascia