Reynolds Building Systems Best Barns USA North Dakota Safety guide

with pocket doors
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
the North Dakota
Revised July 27, 2012
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Building Size
12'x12' or 12'x16'

Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand or Circular Saw
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2-8' Step Ladders
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Thank you for purchasing our kit. These instructions will construct a 12'x12' or a 12'x16'
North Dakota. 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,
siding, roof sheathing and longer 1x6 fascia trim will be supplied by a local lumber supplier.
Our kit does not include the shingles, the quantity needed is listed on the back page. The
siding is primed. You will need to apply a finish coat using latex acrylic paint.
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
The siding is made in 4x8 sheets with grooves
cut into the face, the long edge is beveled so
that the siding overlays where they butt.
To identify which edge we want you to use, we
will refer to the edge as either the 'LAP' Edge
or the Tongue Edge. Nail siding with 8d galv.
nails, spaced 12" apart.
Exterior Siding

12' - 0" Building Width
To keep 2x4 frame from
moving, toe nail to 4x4.
4x4 Treated Runners
2x4 Joist 11' - 9" Long
2. Cut 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 joist measurements if necessary to
obtain 12'-0" building width.
Door Wall
1. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to length. Cut 2x4s to 12'-0" for a 12' long building, 16'-0" for
a 16' long building. Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will
be placed.
4x8
Flooring
Material Description 12' x 12' shed 12' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12' 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 12' 13 pcs. 12'
4x4 Treated Runners 4 pcs. 12' 8 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 5 pcs. 4x8 6 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 2 lbs. 8d 2 lbs. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d 2 lbs. 16d
Joist Header 12'- 0" for 12' building
16'- 0" for 16' building
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
2x4 Joist Header X
X
16"
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.
When using a concrete slab for a floor, use the same overall foundation measurements. Install
foam 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.
4x8
Flooring
4x4
Flooring
12' - 0" or 16' - 0" Length
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
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.

Step 1 Assemble Trusses
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.
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 (4) four more for a 12' long building or (6) six more for a
16' long building.
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
!

72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
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.
23-1/2" Gable Stud
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.
Metal Plate
Screw gable plate to truss
leg with 2-1/2" screw.
2x4 Gable Plate
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 metal drive-on plates.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to assemble another gable. Remove 2x4 blocks.
Metal Plate

Install Siding on Ends
Siding Extends 3/4"
Below Bottom Plate
47-1/2" Long 2x4
31" Long 2x4
80" Long 2x4 Header Support
1. Install (3) three 2x4-7' wall studs between a 31" long bottom
plate and a 47-1/2" long top plate. Install the middle stud in
the center of the bottom plate. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Cut a 2x4-7' board to 80" and install on the end of the wall
frame to support the door header.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to assemble another wall frame.
Step 4 Assemble Front Door Walls
Step 3 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 40" 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. Temporarily position all three siding panels on gable frame starting at left
working right. Insure bottom of panels extend 3/4" below bottom plate.
Mark siding flush with top of gable frame and cut along mark. Install siding
using 6d galv. nails.
4. Install pre-cut siding (included in the kit) on the ends of the gable. These
pieces should extend 1/2" below bottom of 2x4 to
receive soffit when installed later.
5. Install siding on the other gable frame.

A
A
B
B
XX
XX
X
X
2. Install 2x4-7' 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.
X
X
X
X
X
X
68-1/2" Wall Plate
2x4-7' Wall Studs
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
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 87-3/4". Install the 1st siding panel with the
'LAP' edge 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.
Step 5 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
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge
A
B

XX
XX
X
X
X
X
2x4-7' Wall Plate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Siding 1/2" Below
Top Plate
Step 6 Assemble 12' Long Sidewalls
3. Square wall frame. Cut (3) three siding panels to a length of 87-1/4".
4. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush the end of the wall and
extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
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 2x4-7' wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Nail both wall frames together.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to assemble the another sidewall.
LAP
Save the siding cutoffs, they will be
used on the front gable overhang.
If you are installing optional windows or walk-in door, see the instructions
at the back of the book.

If you are constructing a 12' x 12' building, go to Step 8.
4. Cut a siding panel to a length of 87-1/4". Install on 4' wall panel but do not nail along
the long edge that overlaps the 12' wall frame. You can nail this edge after the wall panels
are installed. This will enable you to separate the wall panels making them easier to
handle.
1. Install (3) three 2x4-7' wall studs between (2)
two 48" long 2x4s boards. Install the stud in the
center of the wall frame.
2. Repeat to assemble another 4' wall section.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to apply siding to the other 4' wall frame.
2x4-4' Bottom
Plate
Do Not Nail Along This Edge
Step 7 Assemble Sidewalls for 16' Building Length
3. Select one of the 12' sidewalls assembled in Step 6. Butt the 48" wall frame against the
wall with siding. DO NOT nail these frames together so they can be separated later.
12' Wall Panel from Step 6
4' Wall Panel

1. Locate (2) two 2x6 boards and an OSB filler
75" in length.
2. Assemble the door header using 10d sinkers.
Step 8 Assemble Door Header
Step 9 Set Walls
1. Set the back wall panel between the sidewalls. 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. If you are constructing a 16' long building, install the 4' wall panels where shown below.
Nail along the siding edge where it overlaps the 12' long panel.
3. Install the front wall frames between the sidewalls.
4. Install a 2x4-7' board at the door opening to hold the wall straight.
OSB Filler
2x6 Board
4' Long Wall Panel
12' Long Wall Panel
Nail Along Siding Edge
Front Wall Frame
2x4-7' Wall
Brace
4' Long Wall Panel
4' Wall Plate

5. Cut the 'right' siding panel
flush with the sidewall siding
and flush with door opening.
3. Cut (2) two siding panels to a length of 87-3/4". Install the 'left' siding panel with the 'LAP'
edge flush with the sidewall siding and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate. Cut siding
flush with the door opening.
4. Install a 7" siding panel, included in the kit, over the door header.
Step 10 Install Siding on Front Wall
1. Install the 2x6 door header between the front wall panels. Nail through the wall stud into
the ends of the header. Nail into the header through the top wall plates.
2. Install a 42" long 2x4 over the door header.
Door Header

flush
1. Install a gable on the rear wall. The gable
siding will extend over the 1x4 trim on the
lower wall. NOT behind the trim!
Secure gable to wall by nailing through the
gable plate with 10d sinkers. Nail siding along
the 1x4 trim board with 8d galv. nails.
3. Install trim on the front wall of the building.
Step 12 Install Gables
Step 11 Install Rear Trim
Important: Bottom edge of siding extends
over 1x4 trim. Paint this edge.
Side
Wall
Flush Across Top
1x4 Trim
1x4 - 87-3/4" Corner Trim
1. Install 1x4-87- 3/4" corner trim boards to the rear wall. Install trim flush with the 2x4 top
plate and flush with the siding on the sidewalls. Use 8d galv. nails, spaced 12" apart.
2. Cut 1x4-6' trim boards to fit between the corner trim boards.
Top Plate
Rear
Wall
2. Install gable on the front wall.

Inside of Building
2x4 Tie Plate
Step 14 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"
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, cut the 3' piece to finish.
3. Go to number 6.
21-3/8"
Sidewall
Detail 'D'
2x4 Tie Plate
3' or 4' Length
Measure From
Backside of 2x4
Step 13 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
For a 16' Building Length, Skip to Number 4
4. Install a 4' long 2x4 over the sidewall,
against the rear gable plate. Use 10d
sinkers.
5. Install (2) two 2x4-6' to finish.
6. Repeat to install tie plates on opposite wall.

3. Install soffit panels on the
opposite side. Start with a
24" long panel that has a
'LAP' edge.
Step 15 Set Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
Step 16 Install Eave Soffit
Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal
hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.
1. Locate a 5" wide x 24" siding panel that has a 'tongue' edge. Install this panel under the truss
overhang at the rear of the building. Install the siding/soffit panel with the beveled edge flush
with the end of the trusses and the cut edge against the gable siding. Use 6d galv. nails.
2. Install (3) three, for 12' building, or (4) four, for 16' building, more full length siding panel
under the trusses. Cut the last panel to fit.
4. Locate (4) four 87-3/4" 1x4 trim boards.
Cut length flush with bottom of sidewall
siding and install at corners.
Soffit
Beveled Edge

Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
"
2. Cut and install roof sheathing per layout below.
48" x 96"
48" x 48"
48" x 59-1/2"
72" Long Panel
Sheathing layout for 12' x 16' Building
3. Install 1x6 fascia at the front of the building. For a 12' long building cut a 1x6-12' trim board
in half and install at the front. If you are constructing a 16' long building install a 10' long
trim board. Use 8d galv. nails.
Step 17 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Starting at the rear of the building, install 4x8 OSB roof panels and 1x6-8' white pine
fascia boards on each side. Install the roof sheathing and the 1x6 fascia boards flush with
the face of the siding on the back gable. Install the fascia so the bottom edge of the roof
sheathing will rest on the 1x6. See detail below.
Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss.
Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart. Cut a 6' long sheet for the top row. If you are installing
ridge vent, cut the roof sheathing about 1" below the ridge to allow for ventilation.
2x4 Truss
1x6 Fascia
4 x 8 OSB Sheet
6' Long
Sheet
48" Long
Panel 83-1/2" Long Panel
Roof Sheathing Will
Extend Beyond Gable
"
Roof sheathing panels not used for a 12' long building.
"

Step 18 Install Front Gable Soffit and Door Trim
1. Install 86-1/4" long 2x4s under the roof sheathing, against the front gable.
2. Install 86-1/4" 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 using 1-3/4" screws.
3. Install siding cutoffs under the gable overhang as the soffit. Use 6d galv. nails.
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.
5. Install gable trim on the rear gable.
1x6 Gable Trim
2x4-86-1/4" Long 2x4s
Soffit
1x4 Door Trim
3-7/8" Wide Jamb
Material 6. Install 3-7/8" x 72" white pine
wide jamb material on the top of
the door opening.
7. Install 3-7/8" x 79-1/4" white
pine wide jamb material on the
sides of the door opening.
8. Install 80-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards on each side of the door opening. Install an 82" long
1x4 trim board, this board has angle cuts on both ends, across the top of the door opening.
Complete the steps below if
you are installing wood
pocket doors.

Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
1x6 Fascia
Felt
Paper
1x6 Gable Trim
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge vent provides ideal
ventilation, preventing heat and moisture from damaging your building or its contents.
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Step 19 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
1. Install metal roof edging perimeter of the roof
area. If you are not installing shingles at this
time, you can purchase felt paper to protect
the roof sheathing. Install the felt paper before
you install the metal roof edge.
2. Install shingles according to the instructions
on the wrapper. If you need more detailed
instructions on installing shingles, there are
goodpublicationsat book storesornewsstands.

Frame Walk-in Door Opening
Frame Window Opening
for 18" x 36" Aluminum Window
1. Cut (2) two 80-1/2" long header supports from 84"
wall studs.
2. Cut an 84" wall stud and build a 37-1/2" long 2x4
door header. Cut an OSB filler from the long edge
of a piece of 4x8 roof sheathing. Install the filler
between the 2x4 boards.
3. Install door header over header supports.
Supplement Details
80-1/2" Header
Supports
2x4 Header
34-1/2"
door opening
Window
Pane
Screw
1. Cut a wall stud where you want to place a
window. Install 2x4 blocking between the
wall studs, above and below the opening.
2. Cut a 18-3/8" x 35-3/4" opening in siding.
Caulk along the top edge of the window.
Secure window with screws provided.
3. Install vinyl shutters with
square head screws.

Material Supplied by Local Supplier
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
Building Size Material List
12 x 12 12 x 16
3 1 lb. box 10d Sinkers
3 1 lb. box 8d Galv.
2 1 lb. box 7d Sinkers
1 1 lb. box 6d Galv.
3 1 lb. box 6d Common
1 1 lb. box 1-1/2" Hanger Nails
24 ea. 2-1/2" Wood Screws
36 ea. 1-3/4" Wood Screws
6 ea. 1x4 Metal Plates
2 ea. Bottle Glue
4 ea. 1x6 Gable Trim 87"
8 ea. 1x4 Corner Trim 87-3/4"
4 ea. 1x4 Wall Trim 72"
1 ea. Siding Panel 7" x 48"
2 ea. Plywood Gusset 3-1/2" x 32"
1 ea. OSB Filler 5-1/4" x 75"
Building Size
12x12 12x16
8 bdl. 10 bdl. Roof Shingles
7 pcs. 8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge 10'
Optional Shingles
5 7 Collar Ties 2x4 90"
18 22 Truss Rafters 2x4 86-1/4"
34 40 Wall Studs 2x4 84"
16 16 Wall Plates 2x4 72"
4 4 Wall Plates 2x4 68-1/2"
--- 6 Wall Plates 2x4 48"
2 2 Wall Plates 2x4 47-1/2"
1 1 Tie Plate 2x4 42"
2 2 Wall Plates 2x4 31"
4 4 Gable Studs 2x4 23-1/2"
8 8 Truss Jig Blocks 2x4 10"
2 2 Door Header 2x6 75"
10 14 Truss Gussets 7/16" 8" x 20"
20 28 Truss Gussets 7/16" 12" x 24"
6 8 Soffit Boards 3/8" 5" x 48"
10 14 2x4 Metal Truss Hangers
13pcs. 15 pcs. Exterior Siding 4x8
8 pcs. 10 pcs. OSB Sheathing 4x8
2 pcs. 2 pcs. 1x6 8' White Pine Fascia
2 pcs. 1x6 10' White Pine Fascia
1 pc. 1x6 12' White Pine Fascia
Bld. Length
12' 16'