Best Barns Weston Safety guide

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may not be copied, in whole or in part, without consent from Reynolds
Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2018
Building Size 12'x24'
Revised November 4, 2021
Assembly Book
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 800-245-1577
the Weston

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR KIT
Thank you for purchasing our kit. Please read the following information before beginning construction.
Always check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements or restrictions.
Tools Required: Hand or Circular Saw
Cordless Drill
Hammer
Pencil
Level
Measuring Tape
6'-8' Ladder(s)
Safety Glasses
Dust Mask
Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Additional Materials - Not included in kit:
Required: Shingles or metal roofing, Drip Edge, Roofing Nails or Screws, Paint
Optional: Caulk, Ridge Vent
Floor: Wood flooring is sold optionally. You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad.
Terminology:
Square - Confirm corners are at 90 degrees
Plumb - Confirm walls and trusses are straight vertically
Wall Plate - Top and bottom 2x4s used to frame walls
Tie Plate - 2x4s connecting wall sections together
Header - Spans top of door opening
OSB - Oriented Strand Board
Organize:
Unpack all items & organize according to size and type. This will make items easier to find
when instructed.
Review the parts list on the back page. Should there be missing items or sub-par material
contact Best Barns Customer Service.
DO NOT discard any material including the pallet until your project is complete.
Assembly:
Review all instructions before you begin. Please follow steps carefully and in sequence for
successful results.
If you have any questions we are happy to assist you. Please contact us at:
Exterior wall covering such as vinyl siding, lap siding or stucco.

2. Cut (13) thirteen 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 the joist measurements if
necessary to obtain 12'-0" building width.
3. 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.
Assembly Instructions for Rear Floor Section
XXXX
XXXX
11-1/4" 12" 12"
X
X
4. Install the floor joists cut above between the 12' joist headers. Secure with 16d galv. deck nails.
5. Place floor sections over the 4x4s. Square floor. Measure the floor diagonally (corner to corner).
These measurements will be the same if the floor is square.To keep the 2x4 frame from moving,
toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
4x8 Flooring
2x4-12' Joist Header
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
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.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 12' -0". They
will be used for the joist headers. Layout, from
the left, for 12" on center joist spacing. The 'X'
marks where floor joist will be placed.
6. Repeat step number 1 and 2 above and assemble
another floor section.
7. Install this section against the front floor section.
Nail together with 16d galv. deck nails.
8. Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s. Use 8d galv.
spiral nails.
Details for Optional Sturdy-Built Floor System
Material Description 12' x 24'
2x4 Blocks 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 Joist Headers 4 pcs. 12'
2x4 Floor Joist 26 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 8 pcs. 12'
Flooring 3/4" 9 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 5 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 5 lb. 16d
2x4-2' Treated
Blocks
Front Floor Section

C
2. Mark a 'C' anywhere between first two studs. This is referenced in a later step.
3. Install (7) seven pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail top plate to studs using
(2) two 10d sinkers per stud. Nail bottom plate to studs using (2) two 16d galv. nails per stud.
C
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The length of pre-cut studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93"
depending on your locality.
Step 1 Assemble Side Walls
140-1/2" Treated
Bottom Plate
4. Repeat to assemble (3) three more 140-1/2" long wall frames.
5. Set frames aside.
Pre-Cut
Wall Studs
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 140-1/2". Position the boards together and indicate with
'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
Do not discard any material until construction is complete, including short 2x4 blocks.
99" Long 2x8
Step 2 Assemble Door Header
Siding Filler
1-1/2" From End
140-1/2" Top Plate
24"
19-3/4"
140-1/2" Wall Plates
24"
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
1. Locate (2) two 2x8-10' boards. Cut these boards
to a length of 99".
2. Assemble the door header using 2x8 boards
and (2) two 7-1/4" x 48" OSB fillers. Apply
wood glue with a brush to both sides of OSB.
Position OSB fillers 1-1/2" from either end of
2x8s. Nail together with (12) twelve 10d sinkers
spaced evenly on each side.

Depending on length of pre-cut studs siding
may extend below bottom plate.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
24"
23-1/4"
144" Wall Plate
24"
Step 3 Assemble 12' Back Wall
144" Top Plate
Pre-Cut Wall Studs
2. Install (7) seven pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail top plate to studs
using 10d sinkers. Nail bottom plate to studs using 16d galv. nails.
3. Square wall frame. Measure the wall diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite
corners. These measurements will be the same if the wall is square.
4. Install the first OSB panel flush with the side of the wall stud and flush with the top 2x4 plate.
Nail siding with 6d common nails, spaced 8" apart. Cut the OSB flush with the 2x4 bottom
plate if you are installing the building on a concrete slab.
5. Install (2) two more OSB panels.
Flush to Top
144" Treated
Bottom Plate
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' (one will be treated) to a length of 144". Position the boards together
and indicate with 'X' marks where the wall studs will be located.
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
OSB Flush

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SS
Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frame
6. Cut a 4x8 OSB panel in half creating (2) two 2'x8' panels. Install one panel flush with the side
of the door opening and flush with the 2x4 top plate. Use 6d common nails.
7. Locate (2) two 20"x 48" OSB panels and install above the door opening. Cut these to fit above
door opening with bottom edge 3/4" below door header.
OSB 3/4"
Below Header
82" Header Supports
nail nail
3. Cut (2) two pre-cut wall studs
to a length of 82" and install
as header supports over 'S'
marks. Nail to studs using 10d
sinkers.
4. Install the door header on the
header supports. Nail to the
wall stud with 10d sinkers.
5. From a pre-cut stud cut (5)
five blocks to fit between top
plate and header. Nail through
top plate and toenail to header
using 10d sinkers.
2x4 Block
2x8 Door Header
2. Install (4) four pre-cut wall studs between the wall plates where shown. Nail top plate to studs
using 10d sinkers. Nail bottom plate to studs using 16d galv. nails.
8. Install 2'x8' OSB panel on the right
side of the wall panel.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards (one will be treated) to a length of 144" for wall plates. Position
the boards together and indicate with 'X' Marks where the wall studs will be located. Mark an
'S' on the bottom plate where the door header supports will be located.
96" Finished Door Opening
21" 21"
Treated Bottom Plate
96" Between Header Supports
OSB Flush
Flush

Step 5 Set Wall Panels
1. Erect back wall and side walls. The 'C' marks on side walls must be at each end. Secure walls
together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Brace side walls with pre-cut wall
studs to hold walls secure and plumb.
2. Cut a OSB panel in half lengthways. Install a 24" wide panel at the back corner, flush with
the back wall 2x4 frame and flush with top plate. Nail OSB to back wall and all 2x4s using
6d common nails spaced 8" apart
3. Install (5) five more OSB panels. The last 24" wide panel will extend 3-1/2" past wall to receive
front wall panel.
4. Start at back wall and OSB siding to opposite wall.
5. Erect front wall panel and secure corners with 10d sinkers. Nail OSB to front wall.
6. Cut and remove bottom 2x4 from door opening.
7. Nail frames to the floor using 16d Galv. spiral nails or, if erecting on a cement slab, concrete
anchor bolts (not included) spaced 24" on center.
Back Wall
Cut 2x4 Plate
from Opening
End Marked 'C'
End Marked 'C'
End Marked 'C'
24" Wide
Panel

There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the kit.
Use these to hold the rafters 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 are identical.
3. Secure the top of the rafters together with a 1"x4" barbed metal drive-on plate.
4. 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
23-1/2" Gable Stud
Bottom Gable Plate
Barbed Metal Plate
80-1/2" long 2x4
Truss Rafter
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
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 to assemble another gable.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 144".
2. Place one of the 144" boards on the floor along with (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 rafters as
shown below. Bottom 144" plate will be on edge. Rafters will lay flat.

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. Insure the collar tie ends are at equal distances
from truss top. 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 (10) ten more trusses.
Repositioned 2x4 Block
8"x20" Gusset 12"x24" Gusset
2x4-82" Collar Tie
80-1/2" Truss Rafter
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
2x4 Block
80-1/2" Truss Rafter

1. Install a gable frame centered on the back wall. Gable plate should be flush with
filler. NOT over OSB. Secure with 10d sinkers spaced 16' apart.
2. Install the gable frame on the front wall.
Step 8 Install Primed Soffit and Fillers
Side
Wall
Flush with
Inside of 2x4
4. Repeat to install soffit on the opposite side wall.
5. Install (3) three 3-1/2" wide x 48-3/4" filler panels over the front and back wall.
Cut the last filler to fit between the soffit on the sidewalls.
Front Wall
Door Opening
7" Soffit
3-1/2" Filler
Step 9 Install Roof Gables
Tongue Edge
Flush
1. Install a 7" wide x 48-3/4" siding panel over the side wall with the primed side facing down.
The 'tongue' edge should be flush with front wall plate, NOT over OSB. Tack the soffit with
a couple 6d common nails. Installing 2x4 tie plates in a later step will provide more nailing.
2. Install (5) five more siding panels. Cut the last soffit flush with the 2x4 wall plate.
Gable Flush
with Filler

Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Side Walls
Side Wall
Install Flush
1. Install a 2x4-12' on a side wall against the gable on the back wall and flush with inside of
soffit. Cut a 2x4x-12' to fit against gable on front wall. Use 10d sinkers spaced 16" apart.
2x4-12'
2. Repeat to install tie plates on the
opposite side wall.
Step 10 Install Siding on Gables
1. Locate pre-cut gable OSB. Install OSB above the lower OSB wall panels and
flush with ends of gable frame. Make sure OSB doesn't extend above top of
frame. Use 6d common nails.
2. Repeat to install OSB on
the other gable frame.

Step 12 Layout Roof Trusses & Install Soffit Blocks
1. Starting on back corner 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 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"
19"
Measure from
Backside of 2x4
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
3. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
2x4 Block with
Gable Frame
Inside of Building
2x4 Block
4. Gather (22) twenty two short 2x4
blocks and install one at both ends
of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks
to the soffit panel using (2) two
1-1/2" long exterior screws.
5. Gather (4) four more 2x4 blocks.
Install one 2x4 block at each end
of the soffit, flush with the 2x4
gable frame.

42-3/8" Long 2x3
Step 13 Install Rear Gable Trim
1 Install (4) four small OSB fillers, packed with
the hardware, over the 2x4 soffit blocks. Fillers
will be flush with the gable siding. Use 6d
common nails.
OSB Siding Filler
4. Gather (2) two 82-1/2" long 1x4 trim boards. Butt each
board against the keystone and flush with the top of
the gable frame. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart.
Side Wall
Back Wall
The front able trim will be installed
in a later step.
Keystone
82-1/2" Long 1x4 Trim
Rear Gable
2. Install (4) four 42-3/8" long 2x3 boards
on the rear gable flush with the top of
the gable frame. Use 10d sinkers
3. Install a 8-1/2" long trim board,
called a keystone, at the top of the
gable flush with the top of the
gable frame. Use 6d galv. nails.

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Step 14 Install Fascia on Side Walls
Step 15A Install Roof Sheathing
2. Plumb each truss and gables.
3. Refer to sheathing layout at the top of the next
page. Install roof sheathing starting at the front
gables lower corner. The roof sheathing should
extend 6-1/4" beyond the 2x3s. Continue to back
wall. Use 6d common spaced 8" apart. The top
row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below
the ridge to allow for optional ventilation. 42-3/8" Long 2x3
Front Gable
1x4 Fascia
2x4 Truss
Roof Sheathing
2x4 Tie Plate
2x4 Soffit Block
Detail 'E'
1x4 -6' Fascia Board
Straight Edge
Nail Fascia to
2x4 Block
6-1/4"
1. Install (4) four 42-3/8" long 2x3 boards on the
front gable flush with the top of the gable frame.
Use 10d sinkers
1. Install a 1x4-4' fascia trim board against the rear gable trim. Install the fascia so the bottom
edge of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4. See Detail 'E'. Use a straight edge
to align the 1x4 board with the top of the trusses. Use 6d galv. nails.
2. Install (3) three nore 6' fascia boards. Do not install the last fascia board. This will be applied
after the front overhang is installed.
3. Repeat on opposite side wall.

Step 15B Install Roof Sheathing continued
1. Gather (2) two 7" wide soffit panels. Install first panel, prime side down, flush with lower end
of 2x3 and butted against siding. Install with 1-1/2" exterior screws. Cut upper panel to fit.
2. Install (2) two 42-3/8" long 2x3s between the roof sheathing and the soffit panels. Use 1-1/2"
exterior screws through soffit and 6d common nails through roof sheathing. Set these boards
flush with soffit panels. The roof sheathing will extend 3/4" past the 2x3s to allow for trim.
Front Gable
Step 16 Install Front Soffit
Nail with
6d Common
7" Wide Soffit Panels
42-3/8" Long 2x3
Sheathing Projects 3/4"
Upper Roof Sheathing
42-3/8" Long 2x3 3. Repeat on other side.
Sheets should meet at center of trusses when installed
48" x 72" 48" x 48" 48" x 82-3/4"
36-1/2" x 96" 36-1/2" x 72"
1x4-6'
36-1/2" x
34-3/4"
48" x 96"
36-1/2" x48"
1x4-6'
1x4-6'
1x4-4'
36-1/2" x48"
5. Trim off any sheathing that extends over the rear gable trim.
4. From (2) two 4x8 sheets of OSB cut (2) two 48"x48" and (2) two 36-1/2"x48" pieces. Cut (2)
two 4x8 sheets of OSB into 36-1/2"x96". Install these sheets indicated with an * along with
the pre-cut sheets as shown below.

Step 18 Install Gable & Door Trim
1. Install a keystone and gable trim
under the roof sheathing as done
in Step 13.
1. Locate (2) two 1x4-6' trim boards. Cut each
to fit against back of front gable trim and
install on the side walls.
2. Locate (2) two 84" long x 3-7/8" wide primed siding.
Cut to fit and install on the sides of the door opening
flush with front wall OSB. Use 6d galv. nails.
1x4 Gable Trim
1x4 Gable Trim
1x4 Fascia
OSB Extends 3/4” Below Trim
Step 17 Finish Side Wall Trim
Keystone Trim
3. Install a keystone trim board 3/4” above the center of the
door opening. Use 6d galv. nails. The exposed siding will
serve as a door stop when the doors are closed.
4. Install (2) two 1x4-84" long trim boards flush to the sides
of the door opening flush with jamb and top of trim 3/4"
above door opening. Tack these boards with a couple
nails, you may want to reposition the trim when you install
the doors.
5. Locate 1x4 trim boards with an angle cut on one end.
Install these against the keystone. Cut boards so to be
flush with outside of vertical trim.

Roof Covering
14 bdl. Roof Shingles
10 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge-10'
Step 19 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
Qty. Material Shipped in 48" Door Kit
2 ea. 48" x 84" Pre-built Doors
2 ea. 12" x 42" Transom Windows
2 ea. 1x4" x 84" Door Trim
2 ea. 1x4" x 48-3/4" Door Trim
1 ea. 1x6" x 10" Keystone
2 ea. 3-7/8" x 84" LP 3/8" Primed Door Jamb
6 ea. 6" Door Hinges
1 ea. Door Handle w/key
1 ea. 6" Barrel Bolt
75 ea. 2" Hinge Screws
16 ea. White Window Screws
Step 20 Install Door Stop on Left Door
Door Stop
Install a 4-1/4" x 83" long board as a door stop to the right side of one of the doors. This will be
the left door when installed. The door stop should extend 3/4" beyond the frame of the door. Install
with 1-1-2" exterior screws packed in the main component kit. Space screws 12" apart.
Door Stop Extends 3/4"
Beyond Frame

If your door opening is out of square, the space around the doors will not
be even. You can remove and re-position 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.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
1. Install (3) three 6" hinges to sides of the doors.
To position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular
plate against the frame. Use 2" black screws.
2. Beforefasteningthe hingestothe trim,temporarily
prop the doors in the opening. Leave a space at
the top and and between the doors and the side
trim to allow room for the doors to expand due
to humidity.
3 Determine position of hinges and install to side
trim with 2" screws.
4. Install the window using the short white screws.
5. Install door handle. When the handle is turned
the inside latch will hold doors closed.
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.
Left Door
Step 21 Install Doors
2x4 Frame
1x4 Trim
Siidng
Inside Door Latch
Door Stop
Door Handle

Starter Strip
Vinyl Siding General Information
Under Sill
Trim
Outside Corner
Install the siding according to the manufacturer's instructions.
1x4 Door Trim
J-Channel
Material List for Vinyl Siding
5-1/2 sq. Vinyl Siding double 4" standard profile
4 ea. Outside Corners
5 ea. J-Channel
5 ea. Under Sill Trim
6 ea. Starter Strips
3 lb. Nails

Weston 12x24 Material List
45 pcs. 2x4 Pre-cut Wall Studs
12 pcs. 2x4 - 12' Wall & Tie Plates
6 pcs. 2x4 - 12' Treated Wall Plates
2 pcs. 2x8 - 10' Door Header
1 pcs. 1x4 - 10' Top Door Trim
2 pcs. 1x4 - 8' Side Door Trim
22 pcs. Exterior Siding 4x8
2 lbs. 16d Galv. Nails
Material Supplied by Local Supplier
Qty.
7 2x4 for Collar Ties 82"
18 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2"
4 2x4 for Gable Studs 23-1/2"
18 2x4 for Soffit Blocks 5" or longer
6 1x4 for Side Wall Fascia 72"
4 1x4 for Gable Trim 82-1/2"
12 2x3 for Gable Overhang 42-3/8"
14 Truss Gussets 7/16" 10" x 24"
28 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
2 ea Siding Panels 16" x 48"
2 ea Gable Siding 48" x 40" angle cut
4 ea Gable Siding 48" x 28" angle cut
12 ea Soffit Panels 48" x 7"
6 ea Soffit Fillers 48" x 3-1/2"
Qty. Material Shipped in 4' Extension Kit
2 2x4 for Collar Ties 82"
4 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2"
2 1x4 for Side Wall Fascia 48"
4 2x4 for Soffit Blocks 5" or longer
4 Truss Gussets 7/16" 10" x 24"
8 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
2 ea. Soffit Panels 7" wide x 48"
4 ea. H1 Metal Truss Hangers
4 lbs. 10d Sinkers
2 lbs. 6d Galv.
10 lbs. 6d Common
2 lbs. Hanger Nails
100 ea. 1-1/2" Exterior Screws
25 ea. 2-1/2" Deck Screws
6 ea. 1"x4" Metal Plates
14 ea. H1 Metal Truss Hangers
2 ea. Bottle Glue
2 ea. 1x6 Keystone 8-1/2"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 82-3/4"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 72"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 72"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 48"
2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 34-3/4"
2 ea. Header Filler 7/16" 7-1/4" x 48"
2 ea. Door Jamb 3/8" 5-3/8" x 48"
2 ea. Door Jamb 3/8" 5-3/8" x 84"