Reynolds Building Systems Best Barns Denver Safety guide

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Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2011
the Denver 12' x 20'
Revised July 15, 2021
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125

When measurements are given for a board
length or width, it is from the longest side.
measure from here
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 ornailing!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
To identify which edge we want you to use,
we will refer to the edge as either the 'LAP'
Edge or the Tongue Edge.
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Download the most current instruction book at www.barnkits.com; use the "manuals"
link on the menu bar and then select your building kit and size.
Thank you for purchasing our shed kit. 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- 4357.
or email to [email protected].
The material that is included in our kit is listed on the back page. The optional floor package,
if purchased, 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.
Some of the framing lumber was used in the shipping pallet. Unpack the material from the
pallets. Unscrew the OSB panels and the 2x4s from the shipping pallet. The 2x4s will be
used for wall bracing and to support the loft beams. The bit for the screws is packed in the
hardware bag.
Most buildings are installed on a wood floor and the siding was designed to extend over the
wood flooring. If the foundation is a concrete floor cut the siding flush with the bottom of
the wall plate to prevent the concrete from contacting the siding.
Stacking the boards, according to size, will make them easier to find when needed. Do Not
discard any material until your building is complete.
Before you begin construction, be sure to study this assembly manual.Also, obtain a building
permit and check all pertinent building code regulations for your area.
Thank you for your purchase.

1. 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.
Assembly Instructions for
Rear Floor Section
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) and then the opposite corners; these measurements will be the same when
the floor is square. Toenail frame (headers & joists) to the 4x4 runners.
2. 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.
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
the floor section and install against the section
assembled above. Toenail to the 4x4s runners.
8. Install 4x8 flooring over the 2x4s. Use 8d galv.
spiral nails spaced 8" apart.
Material Description 12' x 20'
2x4 Treated Blocking 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 PT Joist Headers 2 pcs. 8'
2x4 PT Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12'
2x4 PT 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
Galv Spiral Floor Nails 3 lb. 8d
Galvanized Deck 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.
3. Cut (17) seventeen 2x4-12' treated boards to 11' -9". These will be the floor joists. 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.
XXXX
XXXX
X
X
15-1/4" 16" 16"
4x4-8' Treated
Runner
4x8 Flooring
2x4-8' Joist Header
4x4-12' Treated
Runner
4x4-8' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
4x4-12' Runner
Front Floor Section
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72" long 2x4
3/4" Plywood Gusset
Set these trusses aside. DO NOT use trusses for assembling the roof gables.
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
32" Top Gusset
3. Position a Gable Plate on the floor. Use 2x4 blocks to hold the 2x4 plate straight.
4. Position (2) two truss halves (2x4s connected with a metal plate) with the short legs against
the 2x4 Gable Plate. DO NOT attach the Gable Plate Assembly to the truss. It is temporarily
used to help hold the 2x4 truss parts in place and will be used in a later step.
5. Secure 2x4 blocks around the perimeter of truss to hold truss parts in place.
Truss Half
Metal Plate
1. Butt (2) two 72" long 2x4s together and secure them by nailing a 3-1/2" x 42-3/4" long
plywood gusset across the top where they butt together. Use glue and 6d common nails.
Install the gusset with the center line lined up where the 2x4 meet.
Temporarily screw 2x4 blocks to the floor to insure that all the trusses are assembled
the same. Short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, are supplied in the kit.
6. Secure the 2x4s at the peak with a 12" x 32" wood gusset. Apply wood glue between
the gusset and truss and nail with (25) twenty-five 6d common nails.
7. Turn the truss over and install a gusset to the other side of the truss.
8. Repeat this process to assemble (8) eight more trusses.
2. Repeat to assemble another Gable Plate.
2x4 Block
Gable Plate

6. Repeat steps to assemble the front roof gable.
:
DO NOT use pre-assembled truss halves for assembling the roof gables.
1. Place (2) two 61" long and (2) two 34-3/4" long 2x4 gable rafters in the truss jig and secure
with 1"x4" drive-on plates where they meet at the knee.
2. Cut a 50" long 2x4 to length and install in the center of the gable. Toenail the bottom to the
plywood gusset with 10d sinkers. Secure the top with a 9" x 12" wood gusset.
3. Butt (2) two 40-3/4" long 2x4s against the wood gusset. Secure the bottom to the 2x4 plate
by nailing through the plate with (2) two 10d sinkers. Secure the top with barbed plates.
4. Install (2) two 30-3/4" long 2x4s the same way.
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gables
30-3/4" Long 2x4
2x4 Cut to Fit
40-3/4" Long 2x4
9" x 12" Wood Gusset
1"x4" Drive-on Plate

XXX
X
Butt (2) two 68-1/2" boards together. Center a 2x4-6' board (used as door spacer) on top and screw
the boards together using (4) four 2-1/2" wood screws. Mark stud spacing as shown below.
19-3/4"
32-1/2"
2x4 - 68-1/2" Boards
2x4 - 6' Board (Door Spacer)
19-3/4"
Step 4 Assemble Door Header & Bottom Wall Plate
75" Long 2x6
OSB Filler
Assemble door header using (2) two 75" long 2x6 boards and a 75" OSB filler
panel. Apply wood glue between OSB and boards. Nail header together with
10d sinkers. Use (12) twelve nails on each side.
Step 3 Apply Siding and Trim to Roof Gables
1. Remove 2x4 blocks and turn the gable frame over.
2. Install pre-cut siding on rear gable. Bottom of siding extends 3/4" below the gable plate.
Use 6d galv. nails spaced 12" apart.
Blue Marks on End
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
3. Install (2) two 61" long 1x4 gable trim flush with the top edge of the gable. Install the
ends with blue marks together. Install trim with 6d galv. nails.
5. Install trim on the front gable.
4. Install (2) two 42-1/2" long
1x4 gable trim flush with the
side edge of the gable.
Note: Gable siding may need to be applied
from right to left on one of the gables so the
'LAP' edge will lap over the 'Tongue' edge
on the adjoining siding panel.

2x4-6' Door Spacer
!
!
Check measurements. They
should be the same or the
door opening will not be square!
!
!
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Cut the siding flush with the bottom plate if installing on a cement slab.
Step 5 Assemble Front Wall
2x6 Door Header
Siding 3/4"
Below Header
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
5. Locate a 12" siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Position the 'cut' edge flush with the left side
of the door opening. Do not nail the 'LAP' edge until the other siding is applied. Siding should
extend 3/4" below the bottom plate. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart.
6. Select the 24" wide siding panel, with the 'tongue edge', and install this siding panel at the left
end of the wall frame as shown below.
7. Install (2) two 7-3/4" pre-cut siding panels over the door opening, flush with the top plate.
8. Install a 12-34" siding panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the side of the door opening.
9. Install the last siding panel. It will extend 3-1/2" beyond the 2x4 wall frame.
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
12" Siding Panel 12-3/4"
Siding Panel
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Frame
Wall Studs with Door
Jacks Attached
68-1/2" Top Plate
2x4 Bottom Plate w/ Door Spacer
2 68-1/2" Wall Plates
4 80-1/4' Wall Studs
2 80-1/4' Wall Studs
w/ door jacks attached
1 Door Header from Step 4
1 Bottom Plate from Step 4
Material List
1. Gather the material listed below to assemble the door wall.
2. Install (4) four 80-1/4" wall studs over the 'X' marks.
3. Install the wall studs with
the door jacks on each side
of the door spacer.
4. Install door header on the
door jacks.
!

Cut the siding flush with the
bottom plate if installing the
building on a concrete slab.
AB
X
X
X
XXX
XX
X
X
C
72" Wall Plate
48" Wall Plate
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Step 6A Assemble 10' Side Walls
4. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner); the measurements will be the same
when the wall is square.
5.
Cut one of the 48" wide siding panels in half lengthways. Select the half, with the 'tongue'
edge, and install this panel with the 'cut' edge flush with the end of the wall and extending 3/4"
below the bottom plate. Use 6d galvanized nails spaced 8" apart. LAP edge panel will be used
in next step.
6. Install (2) two more siding panels.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
LAP Edge
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. Mark the ends that will butt together with the letters
'A' and 'B'. Mark right side end with a 'C'. This will be referenced in a latter step.
2. Install (7) seven 80-1/4" long wall studs between the wall plates. Use (2) two 10d sinkers
at each end of stud. Nail the frames together with (4) four 10d sinkers on each side.
3. Repeat to assemble (3) three more 10' long side wall frames. You will need to cut (2) two
64" long 2x4s to a length of 48" to assemble the last 48" wall frame.
7. Select (1) one of the 10' wall frames and repeat steps 4-6 to apply siding.
24"
23-1/4"
72" Wall Plate48" Wall Plate
23-1/4"
Cut Edge
Tongue Edge
C
AB
B
A
C
B
A

4. Repeat to apply siding to the other 10' wall frame.
Step 6B Assemble Side Walls for 20' Building Length
1. Select one of the 10' side walls with siding. Butt a 10' wall frame against this wall with
the 'C' marks together. Do Not nail these frames together so they can be separated later.
10' Wall Panel from Step 5
72" Wall Plate
2. Square the wall frame. Install a full width siding panel using 6d galvanized box nails spaced
8" apart. Do Not nail along the long edge that overlaps the sided 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.
Do Not Nail Along This Edge
LAP Edge
48" Wall Plate
3. Install another full width siding panel and
a 2' wide siding panel with 'LAP' edge.
CC
LAP Edge

3. Square wall frame. Measure diagonally (corner to corner); the measurements will be the same
when the wall is square.
4.
Install the 1st siding panel with the 'LAP' edge extending 3-1/2" past the wall frame. Use 6d
galvanized box nails spaced 8" apart. The bottom will extend 3/4" below the bottom plate, or
trim flush for cement slab.
5. Install (2) two more siding panels. Cut the last panel to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
A
AB
B
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 7 Assemble Back Wall
1. Position (4) four 68-1/2" 2x4 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'.
2. Install (8) eight 80-1/4" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where
the plates meet. Use (2) two 10d coated sinkers at each end of a stud. Nail wall sections together
using (4) four 10d coated sinker nails, on each side of the studs.
Siding to extend 3/4”
below bottom plate
LAP
Edge
A
B
Siding Extends 3-1/2"
Past 2x4 Stud
:
80-1/4” Wall Studs
68-1/2" Wall Plate
:
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:
:
:
:
AB
68-1/2" Wall Plate
23-1/4"
68-1/2" Wall Plate
19-3/4" 24" 24"

Step 8A Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls
10. Remove the 2x4 door spacer and install it in the door opening to brace the front wall.
11. Cut and remove the bottom 2x4 in the door opening.
Nail Along Siding Edge
2x4 Wall
Brace
12' Long Rear
Wall Panel
8. Install the center Wall Brace
between the side walls to hold
them straight. See Detail 'D' top
on next page.
Wall Brace
1. Remove (2) two 7' long 2x4s from one of the shipping pallets.
2. Cut one of the 2x4s to a length of 53". Cut the other board to a length of 60". Save cut-offs.
3. Butt together a 7' long and a 60" long 2x4 on a flat level surface.
2x4- 7'
2x4- 60"
2x4- 7'
2x4- 53"
3-1/2" Space on
each end
4. Lay a 7' long 2x4 on top of the 60" long board 3-1/2" from end. Next
to this butt a 53" long 2x4. Secure all boards together with a double row
of 2-1/2" long wood screws spaced 18" apart.
5. Set the back wall panel between (2) two 10' long side walls. Position the 'C' mark toward front
of building. Secure wall panels together at the corners using (4) four 10d sinkers per corner.
6. Install the next (2) two side walls with the 'C' mark towards back of building.Nail with 10d
sinkers. Nail siding edge where panels overlap.
7. Install front wall between the side walls. Nail along the siding edge where the side wall siding
panels overlap.

Step 8B Build Center Wall Brace & Set Walls
Center Wall Brace
DETAIL 'D'
Step 9 Install 1x4 Trim
1x4 Trim
flush
1. Install (2) two 84-1/2" long 1x4 corner trim on the back wall, flush with the siding on the
sidewall and the top 2x4 wall plate. Use 6d galv. nails.
2. Install (2) two 1x4-72" trim boards across the top of the back wall. Cut to fit. Install the 1x4
boards flush with the top of the 2x4 top plate. See diagram below.
3. Repeat steps for front wall trim.
Back and Front Walls
1x4 72" Top Trim
Cut to Fit
1x4 84-1/2" Corner Trim
Sidewall
12. Install the center Wall Brace in the center of the building between the side walls. Make
sure the side walls are plumb. The shorter 2x4s will butt against a wall stud. Secure the
longer 2x4 to the side of the stud with (2) two 3" long wood screws.

1. Install a 6' long 2x4 board as a tie plate over the side wall plate. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 7' long 2x4 and cut another 7' long 2x4 to finish.
3. Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side wall.
Rear Gable
2x4 -6' Tie Plate
2x4 -7' Tie Plate
1x4 Trim
Bottom Edge of
Gable Siding
1. Install the rear gable on the rear wall. The
siding on the gable must extend over the
1x4 trim board. See detail. Nail the gable to
the 2x4 wall plate with 10d sinkers.
2. Install gable on front wall.
Step 10 Install Roof Gables
WARNING: The roof gables are
heavy and awkward. You'll need
helpers to lift and set gables in place.
Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Side Walls

Step 12 Install Gable Support Shelf
4. From cut-offs from Step 8 cut (2) two 2x4s to a length of 10-1/4".
5. Nail the 2x4 blocks to the rear corners, flush with the top of the 2x4 tie plate and against rear
wall. Use (4) four 10d sinkers.
6. Nail one of the boards you assembled in previous step to blocks. Use 10d sinkers.
7. Make sure the walls are square to each other. Nail (2) two 15" x 72" OSB panels across
the 2x4 gable plate (notch around plywood gusset) and the 2x4s. Use 6d common nails.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 to install support shelf at the front wall.
2x4- 68-1/2"
2x4- 68-1/2"
2x4- 7'
10-1/4" Block
137" Long 2x4
1. Remove the 7' long wall braces.
2. Butt (2) two 68-1/2" long 2x4s together. Center one 2x4-7' over the 2x4s and
secure them with 2-1/2" wood screws spaced 18" apart.
3. Repeat to assemble another gable shelf board.

Step 13 Layout Roof Trusses
Rear Gable
24"
23-1/4"
Gable Trim
Starting at the back of the building, layout the truss spacing. Measure from the face of the
gable trim to mark the location of the first truss. The last truss space will be more than 24".
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.

Metal Truss Hanger
Soffit Board
Flush With Siding
Step 14 Install Trusses & Soffit Boards
Note: Truss To Be
Flush with 2x4 Plate
10d Nail
DETAIL 'E'
1. Place trusses over the 'X' marks and secure trusses to
2x4 truss plate using 2x4 hangers secured with 10d
coated sinker nails. See Detail 'E'.
2. Locate (3) three 65-1/4" long soffit boards that
have a beveled edge. Install one of these boards
flush with the top of the siding and butting against
the rear gable trim. Secure soffit board to the top
wall plate with 3" long screws in each 2x3 block.
3. Install (2) two more soffit boards.
4. Install a 4' soffit board behind 1x4 trim on the
front gable. Cut to fit.
5. Repeat to install soffit boards on opposite side
wall.

Insert (2) two plyclips into the roof sheathing
between each truss at the top row.
3. Apply roof sheathing across the top of the roof. There will be an air space at the
peak of the trusses to allow for ventilation.
Straight Edge
To prevent the nails from protruding
thought the bottom of the soffit board,
do not nail at an angle when nailing roof
sheathing to the soffit boards.
28-1/2” x 48”
Plyclip
42” x 48”
42” x 72”
42” x 76-1/2”
13” x 72”
Install This Row First
13” x 48”
48” x 72”
48” x 72”
13” x 76-1/2”
42” x 48”
48” x 72”
13” x 48”
1. Install a 42" x 72" OSB roof panel flush with
the face of the rear gable trim. Use a straight
edge to align the top of the sheathing with the
top of the truss. Continue adding sheathing
following the layout below. Use 6d common
nails, spaced 12" apart.
2. Repeat step for opposite side.
Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing

1. Install loft door trim panel on the front gable by screwing through the back of the siding
with 1" galv. screws.
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.
Air
Space
2. Install 80" long 1x4 trim boards on the corners of the side walls.
Step 16 Install Front Trim
Step 17 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit
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 sheathing. Install
the felt paper before you install the metal roof edge.
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.
Truss
3. Install lx4x76-3/4" trim boards along each side of the door opening. Tack these boards
with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim later when you install the doors.
4. Install a 1x4x81-3/4" board, that has angle cuts on both ends, over the door opening.

Step 18 Install Doors
Before you fasten the hinges to the door
trim, temporarily prop the doors in the
opening. Tip; set the door stop on a piece
of siding to help hold the door in place.
Leave a space 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 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.
Secure hinges to trim with 1-3/4" screws.
Front of
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim
6. Install a barrel bolt, on the lower back of
the door to secure this door in place when
closed. Drill a hole for the round shaft to
drop into.
7. Install another bolt at the top of the door.
8. Install door latch. Siding Shim
Back of
Left Door
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.

Shingles by Owner 14 Bundles Shingles 9 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge
Qty. Qty.
4 Wall Tie Plates 84 "
40 Wall Studs black ends 80 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 61 "
2 Wall Studs wuth Door Jacks 80 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 42 1/2"
15 Wall Plates 72 " 4 1x4 Lower Wall Trim 72 "
12 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 4 1x4 Corner Trim 84 1/2"
4 Gable Top Rafter 61 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 80 "
4 Gable Side Rafter 34 3/4" 1 1x4 Door Trim 81 3/4"
8 Wall & Tie Plate Material 48 " 2 1x4 Door Trim 76 5/8"
2 Gable Studs 50 "
4 Gable Studs 40 3/4 7 lb. 10d Sinkers 40 7/16" Plyclips
4 Gable Studs 30 3/4 5 lb. 6d Galv. 1 Bottle Glue
50 Black Screws
2 Door Header 75 "
10 lb. 6d Common
18 Truss Hangers
1 Door Hasp
10 2 4 Blocks for Truss Jig 10" to 12"
6 5" Door Himges
2 Barrel Bolts
1 OSB Door Header Filler 5-1/4" x 75"
12 1x4 Drive-on Plate
36 2-1/2" Screws
18 Wood Gussets for Trusses
2 2" Screw Bit
50 3" Screws
2 Wood Gussets for Gables
11 48" x 84" 4 48" x 56" 6 48" x 72" Roof Sheathing
2 12" x 84" 4 24" x 39-3/4" 2 42" x 72" Roof Sheathing
6 24" x 84" 2 42" x 76-1/2" Roof Sheathing
2 7-3/4" x 36" - over door opening 4 42" x 48" Roof Sheathing
2 28-1/2" x 48" Roof Sheathing
18 Pre-built Truss Halves 2 13" x 72" Roof Sheathing
2 36" x 76" Pre-built Barn Doors 2 13" x 76-1/2" Roof Sheathing
1 36" x 31" Pre-built Loft Door Frame 4 13" x 48" Roof Sheathing
6 4 15" x 72" Gable Shelf
2
White Pine Trim
Size2x4 Framing DescriptionSize
7/16" OSB Sheathing
Hardware
Gable Siding
2x6 Framing
Miscellaneous Lumber
12" x 32"
9" x 12"
3-1/2" x 48" Pre-built Soffit Boards
Pre-built Components
Lower Wall Siding
3-1/2" x 65-1/4" Pre-built Soffit Boards