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 June 28, 2012
Assembly Book
the Hanover 12' x 20'

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'x20' shed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

1. Cut (17) seventeen 2x4-12' treated boards to 11' 8-7/8". These will be the floor joists.
2. Stagger the 4x4 timbers as shown below. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long blocks
to secure the 4x4s where they butt together.
4. Install the floor joists cut above between the 8' joist headers. Secure with 16d galv. deck nails.
5. Place floor assembly over the 4x4s. Square floor assembly. Measure the floor diagonally
(corner to corner). These measurements will be the same if the floor is square. It should
measure 173". Tenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
3. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' to a length of 8' -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.
4x4-8' Treated
Runner
4x8 Flooring
2x4-8' Joist Header
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
4x4-8' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
6. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 12' -0". Layout
for 16" joist spacing, see above.
7. Install floor joists between the joist headers. Square
floor section. Measurement will be 203-5/8". Install
this section against the section assembled above.
8. Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s. Use 8d galv.
spiral nails.
XXXX
XXXX
15-1/4" 16" 16"
Material Description 12' x 20'
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 Blocking 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12'
2x4 Floor Joist 17 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs. 8'
4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs. 12'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 8 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 4 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 5 lb. 16d
Foundation size is 12'-0" x 20'-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
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 (8) eight 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
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.

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

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
2. Install gable siding using 6d galv. nails across
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails
along the bottom edge.
Step 3A Install Siding on Gables
Step 3B Install 1x4 Filler on Rear Gable
1. Select one of the gable frames, Turn the gable over letting the bottom plate overhang
the floor so the gable lays flat.
Install Siding on Ends
Siding Extends Below
Bottom Plate
3. Install siding on the other gable frame.
Install Siding Flush

A
A
B
B
XX
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.
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-6' Wall Studs
Step 4 Assemble 12' Back Wall
1. Position (4) four 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
3.
Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner). The measurements will be the
same when the wall is square.
4.
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.
5. 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
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
The siding will be 1/2" below the
top of the wall frame on all walls.

Step 5 Assemble 10' Long Sidewalls
4. Cut one of the 48" wide siding panels in half lengthways.
5. Square wall frame. Select one of the 2' wide panels and install this panel flush with
the end of the wall and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
6 Install (2) two more siding panels.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
1. Position (2) two 2x4-48" boards and (2) two 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X'
marks, where the wall studs will be located.
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
3. Repeat to assemble (3) three more 10' long sidewall frames.
7. Select (1) one of the 10' wall frames and repeat to apply siding to
another sidewall frame.
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
48" Wall Plate
23-1/4"
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
2' Panel
72" Wall Plate
48" Wall Plate
The siding will be 1/2" below the
top of the wall frame on all walls.

4. Repeat to apply siding to the other 10' wall frame.
Step 6 Assemble Sidewalls for 20' Building Length
1. Select one of the 10' sidewalls assembled in Step 5. Butt a 10' wall frame against the
wall with siding. DO NOT nail these frames together so they can be separated later.
10' Wall Panel from Step 5
6' Wall Plate
2. Square the wall frame. Install a full width siding panel.
4' Wall Plate
3. Install another full width siding panel and
the 2' wide siding panel.

3. Install a 71-1/2" long 2x4 [red ends], as
a header support, on each wall frame.
71-1/2" Header
Support
6. 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
5. 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
7. Install the last siding panel. The siding will
extend 3-1/2" past the wall frame.
19-3/4"
24"
4. 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.
4. Cut (2) two siding panels to the width 36-1/4".
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.

10' Long Rear
Wall Panel
Drawing shows a building
with the doors centered.
5. 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. Remove primed siding from door header.
4. 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.
Step 9 Set Walls
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 a 2x4-6' boards at both sides of the door opening to hold the wall straight.
2x4 Door Header
Install Flush

1. Install a 2x4-6' board over the sidewall,
against the rear gable plate. Use 10d
sinkers.
Sidewall
Step 10 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
2x4-6' Tie Plates
2. Install another 2x4-6' board next to the first one.
3 Install (2) two 48" long 2x4 at the front of the building.
4. Install 2x4 tie plates on the opposite sidewall.
2x4-6' Tie Plates
2x4-4' Tie Plates
Cut to Fit

Step 11 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.

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
beveled edge of 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
1x6 Fasica
2x4 Truss
Roof Sheathing
Bevel Cut

Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
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
1x6 Gable Trim
2. Install roof sheathing per layout below. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing
meets 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. 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" Long
Panel
3. Install a 1x6 - 7' fascia board. Install a 22-1/2" long 2x4 soffit block,
with beveled edge, between the truss.
4. Cut a 1x6 - 7' fascia board flush with the end of the roof sheathing.
81-1/2" Long Panel
Sheathing Will Extend
8-1/2" Beyond Gable
72" Long Panel
1x6 - 7' Fascia Boards
48" x 72"
48" Long
Panel
2x4 Block
48" x 57-1/2"
Remove From Pallet

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
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.
Install Optional Shingles
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
2 ea. Plywood Gussets 3-1/2" x 32"
8 ea. 2x4 Truss Jig Blocks 10"
4 ea. 1x6 Gable Trim 87"
6 ea. 1x6 Fascia Trim 84"
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"
2 ea. Pre-built Doors 32" x 71-3/4"
1 ea. Pre-built Door Header 67-1/2"
9 Collar Ties 2x4 90"
26 Truss Rafters 2x4 86-1/4"
60 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"
12 Wall Plates 2x4 48"
2 Wall Plates 2x4 34-3/4"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 23-1/2"
4 Fascia Blocks 2x4 22-1/2"
18 Truss Gussets 7/16" 8" x 20"
36 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
8 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 48"
2 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 24"
4 Front Gable Soffit 8-1/2" x 48"
15 Siding Panels 48" x 75-1/4"
2 Siding Panels 16" x 75-1/4"
2 Siding Panels-Gables 48" x 40"
4 Siding Panels-Gables 48" x 28"
2 Roof Sheathing 81-1/2" Lng
2 Roof Sheathing 57-1/2" Long
6 Roof Sheathing 72" Long
6 Roof Sheathing 48" Long
1 Door Header Panel 4-1/4" x 64-1/2"
12 bdl. Roof Shingles
9 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'