Reynolds Building Systems the Belmont-R User manual

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Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2013
Revised June 14, 2017
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Building Size
12' x 24'
the Belmont-R
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive - Greenville, PA 16125

Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand or Circular Saw
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
This manual will show the assembly for the Belmont building kit. See back page for the
breakdown of this material. If you received duplicate books, use the one with the latest
revision date. The foundation is 12'-0" x 23'-9". Do Not make the foundation larger.
Read the instructions before starting the assembly of the building. If you have any questions
about assembling the kit, call 800-245-1577. Business hours (8:00-5:00 ET) Monday thru
Friday. After business hours call 724-866-HELP (4357) or email to [email protected].
The siding, roof sheathing, long framing material and optional floor if ordered, will be delivered
by a local supplier. The breakdown of this material is listed on the back page. Check to see if
you received the correct amount of material before the driver leaves and note any shortage.
The 12' material was shipped in (5) five cardboard packages. The shorter lumber is shipped
on a small pallet. Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when
needed. Do Not discard any material, no matter how small, until your building is complete.
Paint the bottom edges of the siding around the perimeter of the building. Keep dirt, grass,
mulch, snow and similar substances away from the lower part of the siding. The siding
manufacturers generally recommend 8" or more of clear space.
Before you begin construction, 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
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
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2-8' Step Ladders & Ladder Jacks
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT

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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
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 assembly. Measure the floor diagonally (corner
to corner). Then measure the opposite corners. 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
15-1/4" 16" 16"
Foundation size is 12'-0" x 23'-9". 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.
3. Cut (2) two 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.
6. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 11' -9". Layout
for 16" joist spacing, see above.
7. Install floor joists between the joist headers. Square
the floor section. Install this section, with the 16"
spacing, against the section assembled above.
8. Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s. Use 8d galv.
spiral nails.
Constructing Details for 12'x24' Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
Front Floor Section

1. From our 12' long lumber carton, locate a 2x4-12' board that
has angle cuts on both ends. Use this boards as a pattern and
cut two (2) more boards from the 12' long 2x4s supplied
from the home center material. Use these boards along with
the ones in the carton for the bottom cords of the trusses.
Step 1 Assemble Roof Trusses
2. Position 105-3/4" long pre-cut 2x4 rafters on the 12' board.
2x4 Blocks
2x4- 12' 0"
angled ends
6. Install wood gussets to secure truss
parts in place. Apply wood glue be-
tween gussets and 2x4s. Secure top
gussets with (12) twelve 6d common
nails. Secure the lower gussets with
(16) sixteen 6d common nails.
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8. Repeat process to assemble (10) ten more trusses. Do Not remove the 2x4 blocks around
the perimeter of the truss until the gables are assembled in the next step.
Wood Gussets
7. Turn truss over and apply wood gussets
to the opposite side of the trusses.
3. Temporarily tack 2x4 blocks, packed in kit,
around the truss members. This will insure
that the trusses are built exactly the same.
4. Position a 2x4-17-1/2" block at the ridge.
5. Position a 16-3/4" long 2x4 gable stud
at each end of the truss.
GB
Important: To insure the proper overhang, insert a
11-1/4" long 2x3 gauge block (GB) on each end. Butt
the 2x4 truss bottom against the block. Mark this end
of the trusses with an 'X' mark. When you install the
trusses later, install all the trusses with this end on
the same side of the building.
11-1/4" Gauge Block
2x4 Blocks

Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
2. Install 38-3/4" and 50" long 2x4 gable studs. Secure
gable studs with 1" x 4" metal drive-on plates.
3. Install the upper wood gusset, on one side.
5. Lay gable on flat surface with gussets
facing down.
6. Remove 2x4 blocks used to hold truss
parts in place. Secure (3) three blocks,
evenly spaced, to the bottom 2x4 using
2-1/2" long wood screws.
Gusset Facing Down
2x4 Block
38-3/4" Gable Stud
1. Select another 12' long 2x4, with angle cuts on both ends. Install pre-cut rafters and
bottom gussets as in previous step. Install the bottom gussets on one side only.
50" Gable Stud
1x4 Drive-on
Plate
1x4 Drive-on Plate
4. Repeat steps to assemble another roof gable.
4. Position a 2x4-17-1/2"
block at the ridge.

Step 3 Install Siding on Gables
1. Cut a 4x8 siding panel in half creating (2) two 48" siding panels. Install one of the pieces with
the 'LAP' edge flush with the end of the bottom 2x4 board and extending 3/4" below the bottom
2x4. Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame. Secure with 6d galv. nails.
2. Cut a 4x8 siding panel to a length of 66-1/2". Save the cutoff. Install the siding in the center.
Cut siding flush with the top of the gable frame.
3. Install the remaining 48" siding panel on the end of the gable.
Siding to extend
3/4" below 2x4
Cut Siding Flush
with Frame
48" Long Siding Panel
Step 4 Install Gable Overhang
5. Repeat to install siding on the rear gable.
4. Cut siding and install on the ends of the gable. The siding should extend 1/2" below
the 2x4 to receive the soffit when installed later.
Cut the window opening if you are installing the optional
gable window. Instructions are packed with window.
LAP Edge
Flush
1. Install (2) two 105-3/4" long 2x4 rafters
on the front gable. Install 2x4s extending
1/2" above the top of the gable frame to
receive the roof sheathing when applied in
a later step.
2. Repeat to install 2x4s on the rear gable.
Bottom 2x4

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Step 5 Assemble 12' Back Wall
LAP
Edge
4. 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.
5. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' flush with the end of the wall and extending
3/4" below the bottom plate. Tip: use a 1x4 trim board as a gauge. Nail siding with 8d galv.
nails, spaced 12" apart.
6. Install (2) two more siding panels. Cut the last panel flush with the end of the frame.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
1. Position (4) four 2x4-72" boards together and indicate with 'X' marks, where
the wall studs will be located.
72" Top Wall Plate
24"
23-1/4" 24"
23-1/4"
72" Bottom Wall Plate
72" Bottom Plate
2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Pre-cut wall studs will be 92-5/8"
or 92-1/4" in length. Nail studs to wall plates with 10d sinkers, (2) two nails on each end.
3. Nail both wall frames together. Use 10d sinkers.
2x4-72" Wall Plate
Pre-cut Wall Studs

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Step 6 Assemble 140-1/2" Long Sidewalls
4. Square wall frame. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP edge' extending
3-1/2" beyond the end of the wall and extending 3/4" below the bottom plate.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels.
LAP
2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
3. Assemble (1) one more 140-1/2" long sidewall frame.
6. Repeat to apply siding to the other sidewall frame.
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. 24"
19-3/4"
140-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
140-1/2" Wall Plate
If you are installing the optional walk-in door see the instructions
at the back of the book.
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Beyond 2x4 Frame

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137-1/2" Wall Frame
140-1/2 Wall Panel
Do Not Nail Edge
2. Cut (6) six 2x4-11" blocks from
another 8' long 2x4.
3. Assemble the door header using
10d sinkers. 2x4-75" Board
12-3/4"
12-3/4"
Install (2) Two Blocks in Center
Step 8 Assemble Door Header
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards to a length of 75".
Step 7 Assemble 137-1/2" Long Sidewalls
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of
137-1/2". Position the boards together
and indicate with 'X' marks, where
the wall studs will be located. 24"
23-1/4"
137-1/2" Wall Plate
24"
2. Install pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates.
3. Butt wall frame to wall panel from previous step. Do Not nail these frames together so they
can be separated later.
4. Install a siding panel but do not nail along the long edge that overlaps the other 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.
5. Cut the last siding panel to a width of 45". The last panel will extend 3-1/2" past the frame.
6. Repeat to assemble another sidewall frame. Separate walls and set aside.

2x4+6'
3. Install the door header at the
top of the door opening.
4. Cut and install (2) two pre-
cut wall studs under door
header.
Install Stud in Center
Step 9 Assemble 12' Door Wall
1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
8 Pre-cut Wall Studs
4 2x4-6' Boards
1 Door Header from Step 8
1 2x4 Block
2. Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs
between the 2x4-6' boards
where shown. Temporarily
securethe bottom2x4-6'boards
together with a 2x4 block.
Door Header
Cut pre-cut studs and install
under door header
on both sides
33" to Stud
Screw 2x4
block with 3"
wood screws.
2x4+6'
2x4+6'
6. Install a siding panel, leftover from Step 3 , above
the door opening.
7. Install another 4x8 siding panel on the right side
of the wall panel. Cut and remove the siding that
extends into the door opening.
5. Install a 4x8 siding panel on the left side of the wall panel. Before you install the siding,
cut and remove the siding that extends into the door opening.
Cut Siding Flush
With Door Opening
nail nail
33" to Stud
72" Finished Door Opening

6. Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening.
Step 10 Set Wall Panels
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. Nail along the siding edge where the sidewall panels overlap.
3. Install the front wall frame between the sidewalls. Do not nail to floor in door opening.
4. Use pre-cut wall studs at each side of the door opening to hold the front wall straight.
5. Install a pre-cut wall stud to brace the right side wall where the wall panels meet.
137-1/2" Long Wall Panel
140-1/2" Long
Wall Panel
Nail Along
Siding Edge
Cut and Remove
2x4 Wall
Brace
137-1/2" Long Wall Panel
140-1/2" Long
Wall Panel

flush
3. Install 95" long 1x4 white pine trim
boards as corner trim to the back
wall. Install trim flush with the
siding on the sidewalls.
4. Repeat to install trim boards to the
front wall panel.
Back
Wall
Side
Wall
Filler
1x4 Corner Trim
Step 12 Install Corner Trim
Tie Plate
Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates
1. Add (2) two more pre-cut 2x4s for wall bracing, on (1) one sidewall, where shown below.
Make sure this wall is straight before installing wall braces.
2. Cut a 2x4-12' board in half. Install (2) two 2x4-6' boards, on the side wall, at each end of the
building. Use 10d sinkers. Cut a 2x4-12' to fit between the 6' boards. Repeat to install 2x4s
on the opposite side walls.
3. Cut a 6' long 2x4 in half and install 3' long 2x4s at the rear corners. Cut and install a 6' long
2x4 between the 3' long 2x4s.
2x4-3' Tie Plate
Cut 2x4-6' to Fit
IMPORTANT: Lower Trim Must Be Installed Before Installing Roof Gables!
1. Tack 1-1/2" x 48" filler strips on top of the siding on the back wall.
2. Install (2) two 72-3/8" long 1x4 white pine trim boards flush with the siding on the sidewalls
and flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate. Use 8d galv. nails to install all trim.
Cut 2x4-12' To Fit
2x4-6' Tie Plate
Add 2x4 Wall Braces
Flush
1x4 Trim Boards

1x4 Trim
Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses
Step 14 Set Rear Gable
1. Install gable on the back wall. Secure
bottom of gable by nailing gable
blocks to wall plate.
2. Nail the bottom edge of the siding
into the 1x4 trim. Use 8d galv. nails.
Important: Bottom edge of gable
siding extends over 1x4 trim
1. Measuring from back wall. Draw a line
where the trusses will be positioned.
Mark an 'X' to the side of this line.
2. From the first line, draw more lines
24" apart and put an 'X' to the side of
these lines. This will place the trusses
24" on center.
3. When installing trusses, position the
wood gusset on the line.
24" 22-3/8"
Back Wall
Important: When installing trusses
place the gusset on the line.
When marking the wall plates, place
the 'x' on the correct side of the lines
to keep the trusses parallel.
24"
Measure from outside of 1x4 Trim

Secure the trusses to the sidewall that
has the wall bracing first. Make sure
the opposite sidewall is plumb before
securing trusses. The building width
should be 12'-0" measuring outside of
2x4 tie plate to outside of 2x4 tie plate.
IMPORTANT
Notch OSB
Step 15 Set Trusses
1. Starting from back wall install (4) four trusses
with the wood gusset on the line and the truss
bottom over the 'X' marks.
2. Secure trusses with the metal hangers
and 1-1/2" long hanger nails.
Step 16 Install Loft Flooring
1. Install (2) two 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses.
Notch floor around studs in the rear gable.
2. If necessary, cut flooring to the center of the 2x4.
3. Install the remaining trusses and the front gable panel
4. Install 4x8 sheets of loft flooring on trusses at the front and center of the building.
Before installing floor sheathing consider the location and size of access opening.
Cut sheathing as appropriate.
Make sure the trusses and walls
remain plumb before nailing
flooring. Nail floor to bottom
2x4 of gable and trusses with
7d coated nails. Space 12" apart.

Step 17 Install Sidewall Trim & Soffit
Soffit
96-3/4' Long Corner Trim
1. Install a 96-3/4" long 1x4 trim board flush with the
corner trim on the back of the building. This trim board
has blue paint on one end. Locate a 7/16" x 3" x 8"
gauge block packed in the hardware bag. Place this
gauge block under the truss overhang and butt
the corner trim against it. Use 8d galv. nails.
7/16" Gauge Block
1x4 Trim
It is easier to install the soffit if the corner and sidewall trim are installed first. This
enables the soffit to rest on the trim where it meets the building. See lower detail.
2. Install another 96-3/4" long 1x4 flush
with front wall trim.
3. Install 4' long 1x4 trim along the top
of the sidewall. Use the gauge block
to set where the trim will be installed.
4. Install a 1x4-12' trim board along
the top of the sidewall. Install (2) two
1x4-4' trim board cut last one to fit.
5. Repeat on opposite sidewall.
6. Starting from back gable install a
4'x10-5/8" soffit panel with
bevelled edge. Cut the length so
thepanelendsatcenterof2nd truss.
Insure bevelled edge is facing truss
ends. Use 6d galv. nails.
7. Install (2) two 6' long soffit panels.
8. Install (2) two 4' long soffit panel
to finish.
9. Repeat on opposite sidewall.
Bevel Edge
Butt to Gable Siding
End Center ed Under Truss

1. Install a 121-1/2" long 1x6 trim board at the rear of the building, flush with the face of the 2x4.
Install the 1x6 board so the face of the board is aligned with the top of the trusses. Use a straight
edge as shown below. Use 8d galv. nails.
Supplied in our component kit.
Cut a 72" to 48"
Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing
1. Install 4x8 roof sheathing starting at the lower back corners. The bottom edge of the sheathing
should extend past the end of the trusses and rest on the 1x6 fascia. Make sure the trusses and
gables are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the trusses.
2. Install roof sheathing per layout below. The top row of sheathing is supplied in our component
kit. There will be a gap at the top to allow ventilation if ridge vent is applied. Insert (2) two
ply-clips into the roof sheathing between each truss at the top row, see drawing on next page.
Secure sheathing with 7d sinkers nails. Space nails 12" apart.
Air
Space
Step 18 Install 1x6 Fascia on Sidewalls
1x6 Fascia Board
Straight Edge
Optional ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
48" x 96" 48" x 96"
48" x 48" 48" x 96"
72" 48"
48" x 96"
48"
48" x 96"
48" x 48"
72"
48"
2. Install a 1x6-8' board.
3. Cut 1x6-8' board flush with the 2x4
on the front gable.

Back Wall
1x6 Gable Trim
48" x 96"
Plyclip
48" x 48" 48" x 96"
3. Install 1x6 trim on the rear gable, flush
with the top of the 2x4s. Use 8d galv.
nails, spaced 12".
Step 19 Install Roof Sheathing Continued

Step 20 Install Front Gable Trim and Door Trim
1. Install 1x6 trim boards over the 2x4 boards, flush with the top of the 2x4s.
1x6 Gable Trim
Step 21 Install Pocket Doors
1x4 Door Trim
Refer to the instruction manual packed with the door kit. Note: The instructions shows the
door track being fastened to a door header. For this model you will be installing the tract to
the 2x4 studs in the door header.
1. Install 3-7/8" x 72" white pine wide jamb material on the top of the door opening.
2. Install 3-7/8" x 79-1/4" white pine wide jamb material on the sides of the door opening.
3. Install 80-3/4" long 1x4 trim boards on each side of the door opening.
4. 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.
3-7/8" Wide Jamb
Material

Install Front Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
1. Install metal roof edging along the end walls and
the front edge of the roof sheathing.
2. 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 Sheathing
1x6 Trim
Metal Roof Edge
2x4 Overhang
Supplement Details
Header Support
1. If you purchased a 32"x80" entry door, locate where you want the opening to be and build a
37-1/2" door header. You'll need to cut (4) four 37-1/2" long 2x4s, (3) three 5-5/8" long 2x4s
and a 3-1/2"x37-1/2" piece of OSB. If you have a different size door adjust accordingly.
2. Assemble header as shown in Detail 'A'. First assemble (2) two 37-1/2" 2x4s and OSB. Next
assemble (1) one 37-1/2" 2x4 and (3) three 5-5/8" 2x4s. Nail this assembly to bottom of previous
assembled pieces. Last nail the remaining 2x4 to the 5-5/8" boards. Use 10d sinkers for all.
3. Secure the header by nailing through the top plate and wall studs with 10d sinkers.
4. Cut (2) two header supports from pre-cut wall studs and install under the door header.
Detail 'A' (2) two 2x4s on edge with
OSB nailed in between.
2x4 flat
5-5/8" 2x4s
This assumes a 92-5/8" long stud length. Adjust accordingly if stud length differs

Optional Roof Covering
15bdl. Roof Shingles
10pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge-10'
Material Supplied
by Local Supplier
11 Truss Bottom 2x4 144"
30 Truss Rafters 2x4 105-3/4"
12 Wall Plates 2x4 72"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 50"
4 Gable Studs 2x4 38-3/4"
26 Gable Studs 2x4 16-3/4"
13 Truss Blocks 2x4 17-1/2"
4 White Pine Trim 1x4 72-3/8"
6 White Pine Wall Trim 1x4 48"
2 White Pine Wall Trim 1x4 144"
4 White Pine Corner Trim 1x4 95"
4 White Pine Corner Trim 1x4 96-3/4"
4 White Pine Gable Trim 1x6 107
2 White Pine Fascia 1x6 121-1/2"
4 White Pine Fascia 1x6 96"
2 Truss Gauge Blocks 2x3 10-5/8"
10 Truss Jig Blocks 2x4 10"
24 7/16" 24" x 11" Truss Gussets
48 7/16" 24" x 24" Truss Gussets
4 7/16" 9-3/4" x 72" Sheathing
6 7/16" 9-3/4" x 48" Sheathing
6 3/8" Soffit Boards 4' x 10-5/8"
4 3/8" Soffit Boards 6' x 10-5/8"
6 3/8" Filler Boards 4' x 1-1/4"
2 7/16" Soffit Gauge Blocks 3"x8"
7 lbs. 10d Sinkers
7 lbs. 8d Galv. Nails
5 lbs. 7d Sinkers
2 lbs. 6d Galv. Nails
7 lbs. 6d Common
1-1/2 lbs. 1-1/2" Hanger Nails
24 2-1/2 Wood Screws
22 H11z Truss Hangers
50 Plyclips for Roof Sheathing
22 1x4 Drive-on Metal Plates
5 16 oz. Bottles Wood Glue
Material Packaged
In Component Kit Material Packaged In Component Kit
Qty.
Qty.
52 pcs. 2x4-Pre-cut Wall Studs
3 pcs. 2x4-8' Wall & Tie Plates
14 pcs. 2x4-12' Wall & Tie Plates
21 pcs. Exterior Siding 4x8
12 pcs. OSB Sheathing 4x8
6 pcs. OSB Loft Floor 4x8
Qty.