Best Barns Glenwood II Safety guide

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may not be copied, in whole or in part, without consent from Reynolds
Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2018
the Glenwood II
Revised July 9, 2019
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Building Size
12' x 24'
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125

Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
800-245-1577 - Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM EST
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Email - [email protected]
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: 8' x 7' Garage Door fitted for 93" of headroom.
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
LAP - Edge of siding that overlaps Tongue
Tongue - Edge of siding that is overlapped
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:
Primed Siding Detail

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
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 (203-5/8"). 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".
Theywillbeusedfor thejoistheaders.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
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12"11-1/4"
X
X
12"

Depending on your location pre-cut wall studs vary in
length from 92-1/4" to 93". This doesn't affect construction.
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X
X
X
24"
23-1/4"
144" Wall Plate
24"
Step 1 Assemble 12' Back Wall
LAP
Edge
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.
144" Top Wall Plate
Pre-Cut Wall Studs
5. Install (2) two more siding panels. If necessary
cut the last panel flush with the end of the frame.
4. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with
the end of the wall. Siding will extend 3/4" below the bottom
plate. Nail siding with 6d galv. nails, spaced 8" apart.
Tip: use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Siding Flush
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
144" Treated Bottom Plate
2. 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 16d galv. nails using (2)
two nails per stud.
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.

C
99" Long 2x8
48" OSB Filler
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2. Mark a 'C' anywhere first two stud marks. 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 10d sinkers. Nail bottom plate to studs using 16d galv. nails.
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C
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X
Step 2 Assemble 12' Sidewalls
Step 3 Assemble Door Header
140-1/2" Treated Wall Plate
3. Repeat to assemble (3) three more 140-1/2" long wall frames.
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.
Locate (2) two 10' long 2x8 boards and (2) 7-1/4" x 48" OSB fillers. Cut the 2x8s to a length
of 99". Install the OSB fillers to a 2x8 board. Apply wood glue to both sides of OSB and nail
2x8 boards together using 10d coated sinkers. Use (12) twelve nails spaced evenly on each side.
140-1/2" Wall Plates
Stud Spacing
Top Wall Plate
Treated Bottom Plate
24"
19-3/4" 24"