Reynolds Building Systems Best Barns Meadowbrook-R Safety guide

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 Meadowbrook-R 12' x 10'
Assembly Book
Best Barns USA
Revised June 8, 2016

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!
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHED KIT
This manual will show the assembly for the 12' x 10' Meadowbrook building kit. If you
received duplicate books, use the one with the latest revision date.
The foundation size should measure 10'-0" deep by 11'-9" long. Do Not make the foundation
larger than the building size. The siding should project beyond the foundation for water to
expel properly from the sidewalls.
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 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 under Step 14. 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, then unscrew the OSB sheathing, it will be used for the loft flooring. Unscrew the
2x4s from the shipping pallet. This material will be used for wall bracing and wall plates.
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 72" long 2x4s have black ends, stack these boards together.
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

10' - 0" Building Width
Nail the 2x4s to the 4x4
runners to keep the 2x4
frame from moving.
It is important that the floor be
level and square. Before nailing
the flooring, measure the floor
diagonally (corner to corner).
Then measure the opposite
corners.Thesemeasurementswill
be the same if the floor is square.
2. Cut 2x4-10' floor joist to 9'-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 10'-0" building width.
1. Cut joist headers to floor length. See Below.
Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
XX
XX
X
X
16"15-1/4"
Joist Header X
X
16"
Material Description 10' x 12' shed 10' x 16' shed
2x4 Joist Headers 2 pcs. 12' 2 pcs. 16'
2x4 Floor Joist 10 pcs. 10' 13 pcs. 10'
4x4 Treated Runners 3 pcs. 12' 6 pcs. 8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4" 4 pcs. 4x8 5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails 1 lb. 8d 2 lb. 8d
Galv. Box Nails 1 lb. 16d 1 lb. 16d
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
Building Length 11' - 9"
Foundation size is 10'-0" x 11'-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.
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
FRONT WALL

Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
2x4 Truss Half
2x4 Block
Top Gusset
Lower Gusset
2x4-116-1/4" Bottom Cord
1. Position (2) two half trusses between a 116-1/4" long 2x4 bottom cord.
2. Hold truss parts in place by temporarily screwing 2x4 blocks to the floor. There are short 2x4
blocks supplied in the kit for this purpose. Use the 2-1/2" wood screws.
3. Secure the tops together with a 22-3/4" long ridge block and wood gusset. Apply wood glue
between the 2x4 boards and the gusset. Nail the gusset with (16) sixteen 6d common nails.
4. Secure the truss bottom legs to the bottom cord with wood gussets. Note: You may have to
spread the truss bottom to fit the bottom 2x4. Use 12 nails per gusset.
5. Assemble (3) three more trusses.
6. Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
2x4 Block
2x4 Ridge Block
7. Assemble the last truss without the bottom cord.
Locate wood gussets with a 2x4 block attached
to one side.
8. Attach this block/gusset to the bottom of each
truss leg. Secure to leg with 6d galv. nails and
wood glue.
9. Turn truss over and apply gussets.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed.

Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Tip; To prevent gable studs from
being knocked loose when nailing
siding, lay 2x4 OSB sheathing,
supplied in kit, under the studs.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gable Without Loft Doors
5. Turn the gable over. Locate pre-cut gable siding. Starting from left install the siding extending
3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Insure the siding does not extend above the top frame. Use 6d galv.
nails. Space 12" apart.
Supplied in Kit
34-1/4" Long Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
4. Screw (3) three 16" long 2x4 blocks
across the bottom of the 2x4 bottom
cord. Use 2-1/2" screws.
35-3/4" Long Center Stud
1. Place (2) two 47" long and 38" long 2x4 gable rafters, packed in extension kit, in the truss
jig and secure with 1"x4" drive-on plates. Toenail a ridge block at the ridge.
2. Secure 2x4 gable studs to the truss with (10) ten 1"x4" metal plates.
3. Install wood gusset to bottom of truss and the ridge.
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
38" Long Gable Rafter
47 Long Gable Rafter
1"x4" Drive-
on Plate
1"x4" Drive-
on Plate
Wood Gusset
LAP

1x4Trim
2x3-47" Board
Step 3 Install Rear Gable Overhang & Trim
3. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
4. Install a 42-1/4" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge
1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end. Install
this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame. Use 10d sinkers.
2. Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.

5. Assemble the loft doors. The loft door frames are
temporarily held together with corrugated fasteners,
this is the back side of the door frame. Place the
doors on level surface, face side down. Cut the siding
from above step to the size of the door frame. Secure
the siding panel to the frame with 1" screws provided.
24-3/4"
Step 4 Assemble Roof Gable With Loft Doors
1. Assemble another gable frame. Create an opening
for the loft doors by installing a 36" long 2x4 between
the gable studs. The opening height should 24-3/4"
from the bottom 2x4 truss member.
36" Long 2x4
34-1/4" Long
Gable Stud
4. Nail siding on the gable. Use 6d galv.
nails. spaced 12” apart.
3. Cut siding from the loft door opening, flush with
the edge of the opening.Save cutouts for loft doors.
If you don't need loft access from the outside, attach loft door frames to
the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight storage area.
Supplied in Kit
1"x4" Drive-on Plate
38" Long Gable Rafter
47 Long Gable Rafter
2. Turn the gable over. Locate pre-cut gable siding. Starting from left place the siding extending
3/4" below the bottom 2x4. Insure the siding does not extend above the top frame. Do not nail
to frame until opening for loft door is cut out.

Step 5 Install Gable Trim & Loft Doors
3. Install 29-1/4" long 1x3 trim boards on each side of the loft door opening.
Install a 43" long trim board across the top.
4. Install loft doors using 4" hinges and 1-1/4" long hinge screws. The screws
have a square head. The bit is packed with the screws. Install barrel bolts to
the inside top of the doors to prevent doors from opening.
2x3-47" Board
1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the gable. These boards have a blue marking on one end.
Install this end at the peak. Install boards flush with the top of the gable frame.
2. Install a 42-1/4" long 2x3 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
5. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the top. Install trim flush with
the top of the gable frame. Use 8d galv. nails.
6. Install a 42-1/4" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.

A
A
B
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Step 6 Assemble Back Wall
1. Position 68-1/2" and 65-1/2" long 2x4 boards together and indicate 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"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
Siding Extends Below Plate
6. Locate (3) full width x 75-3/4" siding panels. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge
extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame. Use the 8d galv. nails spaced 12" on center.
7. Install a full width siding panel in the center.
8. Measuring from 'LAP' edge cut last panel
to a width of 45". Install so siding extends
3-1/2" past wall frame.
LAP
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
B
A
2. Install 72" long wall studs, between the wall plates, over the 'X' marks and where the plates
meet. Use (2) two 10d sinkers at each end of stud. Nail wall frames together using 10d sinkers.
3. For a 12' long building, cut a 70-1/2" long 2x6 board in half so the center 2x6 tie plate will
span where the sidewalls meet..
4. Install (2) two 35-1/4" and a 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x6s
will extend 3-1/2" beyond the end of the wall frame.
70-1/2" Long 2x6 Tie Plate
35-1/4" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
3-1/2"
153-1/2"
5. Square wall frame.
45" Siding Panel

18-1/4"
7. Gather 2x4s and components shown below and
assemble the door wall. Use 10d sinkers.
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panel
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-6' to a length of 69-1/2".
2. Assemble a door header jack by nailing
a 69-1/2" long 2x4 to a 72" long 2x4.
Use 10d sinkers.
3. Assemble another door jack. 72" long 2x4
69-1/2" long 2x4
65-1/2" long 2x4
ends
flush
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
65-1/2" long 2x4
68-1/2" long 2x4
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
68-1/2" long 2x4
6. Install the 64-1/2" long 2x4, centered over the bottom 2x4s. The bottom 2x4s will extend
34-3/4" beyond the top 2x4 door spacer on both ends.
4. Butt a 68-1/2" long 2x4 and a 65-1/2" long 2x4 together as shown below. Important; to keep
the 2x4 aligned straight, place the 2x4 against a straight object. The top of the back wall, from
Step 6, would be ideal.
5. Locate a 2x4 that was removed from the shipping pallet. Cut this 2x4 to a length of 64-1/2".
34-3/4"
Assemble door header jacks and door spacer to aid in the door wall assembly.
18-1/4"
Pre-built Door Header
Door Jack Door Jack
8. Install (4) four wall
studs between the top
and bottom wall plates.
Back Wall Panel

16. Cut the cutoff siding panel, from step number 13,
to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
Cut Edge
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panel Continued
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
LAP Edge
9. For a 12' long building, cut a 70-1/2" long 2x6 board in half. Install one of the 2x6 boards
so the left end is extending 3-1/2" beyond the wall frarme.
11. Cut (2) two 32-1/4" x 6" siding panels to a height of 4-1/2".
12. Locate a 16" wide siding panel that has a 'LAP' edge. Cut the siding to 75-3/4" length. Position
the 'cut' edge flush with the left side of the door opening. Do not nail the LAP edge until the
'left' siding panel is applied.
13. Cut a full width siding panel width to 22-1/2", measuring from the 'Tongue' edge. Install the
panel with the 'cut' edge extending 3-1/2" beyond the left end of the wall frame.
14. Cut another 16" wide panel to a length of 75-3/4" and install with the 'cut' edge flush with
the right side of the door opening.
15. Install the 4-1/2" siding panels over the door opening.
10. Install a 70-1/2" long and the cut off from above.
The end 2x6 will extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall
frame.
35-1/4" Long
2x6 Tie Plate
16" Panel with LAP Edge

Top Plate
Wall Stud
3-1/2" 56-1/2" Tie Plate
56-1/2" Tie Plate
141-1/2"
141-1/2"
X
X
X
X
X
X
7. Install a 36" x 77-1-4" panel
witht he 'LAP' edge last.
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
Cut Edge
LAP
Tongue Edge
36-3/4" Panel
4. Square wall frame. Measure
diagonally (corner to corner).
Step 8 Assemble End Walls
2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates.
3. Install (2) two 56-1/2" long 2x4s as tie plates over the top plate. The 2x4s will be 3-1/2"
short of the end of the wall frame.
5. Locate a 36-3/4" x 77-1/4" siding panel with the 'Tongue' edge. Install the siding panel on
the left corner, with the 'cut' edge flush with the end of the wall and flush with the top of
the 2x4 tie plate. The siding should extend below the bottom plate.
6. Install a 48-3/4" x 77-1/4" siding panel in the center of the wall frame.
1. Position (2) two 2x4-10' boards
together and indicate with 'X' marks,
where the wall studs will be located.
10' - 0" Wall Plate
24" 24"
11-1/4"
X
X

3. Install a 1x3-72" board across
the top of the side trim.
1x3-72" Trim
1x4-72" Trim
Step 9 Set Lower Walls
1. 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.
Install 2x4-6' to hold
wall straight.
2. Install (2) two 1x4-72" boards along each side of the door opening, flush with the bottom
edge of the siding. Tack these boards with a couple nails; you may want to move the trim
later when you install the doors. Use 8d galv. nails.
4. Cut 2x4 bottom plate
from door opening.
Step 8 Assemble End Walls Continued
8. Repeat step numbers 1 thru 3 on previous page
to assemble anotehr end wall frame
9. Install siding panels as shown below.
12" Panel with
Tongue Edge

Step 10 Install Trim
1. Install (2) two 1x3-62" long trim boards flush with the top of the front wall. Use 8d galv. nails.
2. Install 1x4-75 3/4" trim boards at the corners of the front and back. Install the trim flush with
siding on the end wall.
3. Install 1x4x74-3/4" trim boards at the corners of the front wall.
1x3-62" Trim Boards
1x4-75 3/4" Trim Board 1x4-74 3/4" Trim Board
2x6 Tie Plates
DOOR WALL

3. Using 1-1/2" hanger nails, install the right hangers to the 2x6 tie plate.
The top hanger flange should line up with the 'X' mark.
2x6 Tie Plate
Inside of Building
Front Wall
1. Install the gable on the left end wall. The gable siding will extend over the 1x3 trim on
the lower wall. NOT behind the trim! Secure gable to wall by nailing through the gable
blocks with 10d sinkers. Nail siding along the 1x3 trim board with 6d galv. nails.
Gable Siding
1x3 Trim
Step 11 Set Left Gable
1. Layout the truss spacing on the front wall. Start at the left corner of the building. Measure from
the inside face of the wood gusset when marking the location of the first truss. See next page.
2. Locate the truss hangers, there are left and right hangers. Select the right hangers.
Long Side Nailed
to Wall Plates
Important: When marking the back wall, use the left hangers and
place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are
parallel when they are installed.
Step 12 Set Trusses

Wood Gusset
Left Gable
Front Wall
Note: The center truss will
not have a bottom cord.
Step 12 Set Trusses Continued
24"
4. Install the trusses over the 'X' marks. Install hanger to the opposite side of the trusses.
Secure truss to metal hangers using 1-1/2" hanger nails.
18"

2' x 4' OSB
4' x 4' OSB
2' x 4' OSB
2. Install OSB loft flooring over the rear and front trusses. Notch the flooring around the
gable studs on the rear and front gables. Secure floor with 7d sinkers. Note: Some OSB
panels may be attached to the shipping pallet.
Note: The rear loft floor
may extend past the
bottom truss cord.
Step 13 Install Trusses & Loft Floor
1. Install front gable.

10'x12' 10'x16'
Building Length
Roof Shingles 7 bdl. 10 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs. 7 pcs.
Material Description
Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge
vent provides ideal ventilation, preventing heat or moisture from
damaging your building or its contents.
Straight Edge
Truss
Air
Space
Truss
Shingles
Cut 80" long roof sheathing flush
with face of the gable trim
1. Install felt paper and metal roof edge the permitter of the building.
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.
Ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Install Shingles - not included in kit
Step 14 Install Roof Sheathing
42" x 72"
46" x 80"
Install This Row First
46" x 72"
42" x 80"
Detail 'B'
Install roof sheathing on the steep side of the roof. Use a straight edge to align the top of the
sheathing with the top of the truss. See Detail 'B'. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof
sheathing meets the center of the truss. Use 7d sinkers spaced 12" apart.
Install first sheet flush with back gable trim. Work back to front. The top roof sheathing will not
extend to the ridge. This will allow an opening for air ventilation when you install a ridge vent.
Remove From
Shipping Pallet

Step 15 Install Doors & Hardware
4. Before you fasten the hinges to the door
trim, temporarily prop the doors in the
opening. Leave a space at the top of the
doors and 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 remove and 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.
5. Install hinges to trim with 2" screws.
OSB Shim
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.
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.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left door
Install Door Latch
Left Door
Siding Extends Past Trim

Roof Material
by Owner
Roof Shingles 7 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs.
Qty. Qty.
4 Wall Plates 120 "
8 Truss - Bottom Cords 116 1/4" 4 1x4 Gable Trim 47 1/2"
8 2x4 Boards Attached to Pallet 80 " 4 1x4 Gable Trim 43 "
31 Wall Studs black ends 72 " 4 1x4 Corner Trim 75 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 68 1/2" 4 1x4 Corner Trim 74 3/4"
4 Wall Plates 65 1/2" 2 1x4 Door Trim 72 "
4 Wall Plates 56 1/2" 1 1x3 Top Door Trim 72 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 36 " 4 1x3 Lower Wall Trim 62 "
1 Gable Studs & Framing 35 3/4" 2 1x3 Loft Door Trim 29 1/4"
4 Gable Studs & Framing 34 1/4" 1 1x3 Loft Door Trim 43 "
4 Gable Studs & Framing 21 1/2"
9 Truss Ridge Blocks 22 3/4" 3 48" x 77-1/4" 2
6 Gable Nailing Blocks 15 3/4" 2 36" x 77-1/4" 4
4 2x6 Tie Plates for Sidewalls 70 1/2" 2 16" x 77-1/4" 2
4 Siding for Roof Gables 48" x 48"
4 Gable Overhangs 47 " 4 Siding for Roof Gables 16" x 30"
4 Gable Overhangs 42 1/4" 2 Siding For Door Header 6" x 32-3/4"
2 Gable Blocks 6 1/4" 4
14 Pre-built Truss Halves 3 lb. 10d Sinkers 20 Truss Hangers
2 32" x 72" Pre-built Barn Doors 3 lb. 8d Galv. 75 Hinge Screws
2 18" x 29" Loft Door Frames 2 lb. 7d Sinkers 1 Door Hasp
1 2x3 Door Header 67-1/2" 3 lb. 6d Common 2 4" Barrel Bolts
1 lb. 6d Galv. 2 6" Barrel Bolts
2 2 3 lb. Hanger Nails 12 2-1/2" Screws
2 2 4 4" Door Hinges 36 1" Screws
2 4 6 5" Door Hinges 24 1-5/8" Screws
22 1x4 Drive-on Plate
12 Wood Truss Ridge Gussets
20 Wood Bottom Truss Gussets 2 Center Truss Blocks w/gusset
12" x 12"
24" x 48"
2x3 Framing
Pre-built Components
46" x 72"
42" x 72"
Meadowbrook and Woodville 10'x 12' Barn kit
8" x 24"
48" x 48"
Miscellaneous Lumber
Whie Pine Trim
SizeDescriptionSize2x4 & 2x6 Framing
Loft Floor & Roof Sheathing
42" x 80"
46" x 80"
3-1/2"x7-1/2"
Hardware
Exterior Siding & Soffit
Miscellaneous
12" x 77-1/4"
48" x 75-3/4"
6" x 32-1/4"
8" x 48" Front Soffit Panels (Woodville model)