Best Barns USA
Assembly Book
Revised September 19, 2016
the Meadowbrook-R
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
12' x 10'
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 help@barnkits.com.
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
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.
will be used for wall bracing and wall plates.
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.
Tongue Edge
LAP Edge
Tool List
Hammer & Phillips Screwdriver
Framing Square & Level
Hand or Circular Saw
Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
2 - 8' Step Ladders
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
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.
1. Cut joist headers to floor length. See Below.
Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where floor joist will be placed.
Joist Header
X
X
X
X
16"15-1/4"
X
X
16"
X
X
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.
idth
10' - 0" Building W
Building Length 11' - 9"
FRONT WALL
4x4 Treated Runners
2x4 Joist Header
Nail the 2x4s to the 4x4
runners to keep the 2x4
frame from moving.
Joist 9' - 9" Long
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. These measurements will
be the same if the floor is square.
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
Step 1 Assemble Trusses
1. Position (2) two truss halves together so that a 116-1/4" long 2x4 bottom cord may be placed
between them.
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 2-1/2" wood screws.
3. Secure the tops together with a 22-3/4" long ridge block and wood gusset. Nail the gusset with
(16) sixteen 6d common nails. Space nails evenly.
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. Space nails evenly.
5. Assemble
6. Turn trusses over and apply wood gussets to the opposite side.
(3) three more trusses.
Top Gusset
2x4 Truss Half
Metal Plate
2x4 Block
Lower Gusset
Wood Gusset with 2x4 Block
7. Assemble another truss without a 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 common nails.
2x4 Block
2x4 Ridge Block
2x4-116-1/4" Bottom Cord
9. Turn truss over and apply gussets.
Do Not remove blocks from floor until Step 2 is completed.
Step 2 Assemble Roof Gable Without Loft Doors
1. Place (2) two truss halves in jig. Position ridge block at peak. Locate (1) one 35-3/4" 2x4 center
stud and secure to ridge block with 1"x4" metal plate. Nail gusset to ridge block and truss.
2. Install 116-1/4" bottom cord and nail gussets to bottom of truss.
3. Install (2) two 21-1/2" and (2) two 34-1/4" with angle cut on one end. Secure 2x4 gable studs
to the truss with (9) nine 1"x4" metal plates at top and bottom.
2x4 Truss Half
1"x4" Plate
35-3/4" Long Center Stud
Wood Gusset
34-1/4" Long Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
4. Screw (3) three 16" long 2x4 blocks flush with bottom
of the 2x4 bottom cord. One on each end and one in
the center. Use (2) two 2-1/2" screws.
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 spaced 12" apart.
Tip: To prevent gable studs from
being knocked loose when nailing
LAP
siding, lay 2x4 OSB sheathing,
supplied in kit, under the studs.
Siding Extends
3/4" Below Plate
Step 3 Install Rear Gable Overhang & Trim
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. Board will extend
below siding.
Install Ends With Blue
Mark At Ridge
2x3-47" Board
2x3-42-1/4" Board
Extends Below Siding
3. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47-1/2" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. These
boards have a blue marking on one end. Install this end at the peak. Install the 1x4 gable trim
extending 1/2" above the siding on the gable. When installed later, the roof sheathing will be
flush with the top of the trim.
4. Install a 43" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable.
1x4 Trim
Step 4 Assemble Roof Gable With Loft Doors
1. Repeat Step 2 to frame another gable. You will NOT
use a 35-3/4" center stud. Place a 36" long 2x4
between the 34-1/4" studs. Measure 24-3/4" from
bottom cord and secure with 1"x4" plates.
36" Long 2x4
2x4 Truss Half
24-3/4"
34-1/4" Long
Gable Stud
21-1/2" Long Gable Stud
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.
2. Turn the gable over. Lay out the first (2) two pieces of siding on frame. Important: Do not
nail to frame. Mark and cut so siding is flush with top and left side of opening. Cut to bottom
of siding below gable plate. Nail first two pieces of siding to frame. Lay out next siding panel,
do not nail, and repeat cut for right side door opening. Nail last two pieces of siding to frame.
Cut Flush with Top
Cut Flush with Side
3. 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.
Step 5 Install Gable Trim & Loft Doors
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.
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 secure
doors when closed. When door is closed mark where bolt will hit 2x4 gable frame. You will
need to drill a 1/4" hole into the underside of the 2x4.
1x3-43" Trim Board
2x3-47" Board
4" Hinge
1x3-29-1/4" Trim Board
2x3-42-1/4" Board
5. Apply 1x4 white pine trim to gable. Install a 47-1/2" 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 43" long 1x4 at the sides of the gable, flush with the frame.
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
B
X
X
19-3/4"
X
X
X
X
24"
A
B
A
23-1/4"
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
153-1/2"
3-1/2"
65-1/2" Wall Plate
X
X
24"
X
X
X
X
B
A
5. Square wall frame.
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.
45" Siding Panel
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 Below Plate
Siding Extends 3-1/2" Past Wall
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panel
Assemble door header jacks and door spacer to aid in the door wall assembly.
1. Cut (2) two 2x4-6' to a length of 69-1/2".
69-1/2" long 2x4
2. Assemble a door header jack by nailing
a 69-1/2" long 2x4 to a 72" long 2x4.
Use 10d sinkers.
ends
flush
72" long 2x4
3. Assemble another door jack.
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"
Back Wall Panel
68-1/2" long 2x4
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
65-1/2" 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.
7. Gather 2x4s and components shown below and
assemble the door wall. Use 10d sinkers.
65-1/2" long 2x4
8. Install (4) four wall
studs between the top
and bottom wall plates.
68-1/2" long 2x4
18-1/4"
Pre-built Door Header
Door Jack
Door Jack
64-1/2" long 2x4
(door spacer)
18-1/4"
Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Panel Continued
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.
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
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
'cut' edge flush with the left side of the door opening. Do not nail the LAP edge until the
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.
16. Cut the cutoff siding panel, from step number 13,
to extend 3-1/2" beyond the wall frame.
LAP Edge
Tongue Edge
Cut Edge
Butt Square Edges
Together
Siding Extends
Below Header
Cut Edge
16" Panel with LAP Edge
LAP Edge
Step 8 Assemble End Walls
1. Position (2) two 2x4-10' boards
together and indicate with 'X' marks,
X
X
X
X
where the wall studs will be located.
11-1/4"
24"
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.
56-1/2" Tie Plate
10' - 0" Wall Plate
X
X
24"
X
X
3-1/2"
Top Plate
Wall Stud
56-1/2" Tie Plate
141-1/2"
141-1/2"
4. Square wall frame. Measure
diagonally (corner to corner).
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.
7. Install a 36" x 77-1-4" panel
witht he 'LAP' edge last.
Tongue Edge
LAP
36-3/4" Panel
Cut Edge
Siding Extends 3/4" Below Plate
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 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.
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.
3. Install a 1x3-72" board across
the top of the side trim.
Install 2x4-6' to hold
wall straight.
1x4-72" Trim
1x3-72" Trim
4. Cut 2x4 bottom plate
from door opening.
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.
2x6 Tie Plates
Boards
1x3-62" Trim
DOOR WALL
1x4-75 3/4" Trim Board
1x4-74 3/4" Trim Board
Step 11 Set Left Gable
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
Front Wall
Step 12 Set Trusses
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.
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.
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.
2x6 Tie Plate
Long Side Nailed
to Wall Plates
Inside of Building
Step 12 Set Trusses Continued
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.
Wood Gusset
Left Gable
18"
24"
Front Wall
Note: The center truss will
not have a bottom cord.
Step 13 Install Trusses & Loft Floor
1. Install front gable.
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.
2' x 4' OSB
4' x 4' OSB
2' x 4' OSB
Note: The rear loft floor
may extend past the
bottom truss cord.
Step 14 Install Roof Sheathing
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.
Cut 80" long roof sheathing flush
with face of the gable trim
46" x 72"
46" x 80"
Install This Row First
42" x 72"
42" x 80"
Remove From
Shipping Pallet
Straight Edge
Truss
Install Shingles - not included in kit
Detail 'B'
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.
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.
Material Description
Building Length
10'x12'
10'x16'
Roof Shingles 7 bdl. 10 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs. 7 pcs.
Shingles
Truss
Air
Space
Ridge vent provides
ideal ventilation.
Step 15 Install Doors & Hardware
1. Lay the left door with the trim facing up. The
siding on the left door
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.
4. Before you fasten the hinges to the door
Left Door
extends past the door trim.
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.
Barrel Bolt on the
back of left 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.
5
. Install hinges to trim with 2" screws.
Install Door Latch
Siding Extends Past Trim
OSB Shim
Meadowbrook and Woodville 10'x 12' Barn kit
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
2x3 Framing
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
Pre-built Components
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
Loft Floor & Roof Sheathing
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
12 Wood Truss Ridge Gussets
20 Wood Bottom Truss Gussets 2 Center Truss Blocks w/gusset
42" x 80"
46" x 80"
48" x 48"
Miscellaneous Lumber
42" x 72"
46" x 72"
24" x 48"
8" x 24"
12" x 12"
4 Siding for Roof Gables 48" x 48"
1 lb. 6d Galv. 2 6" Barrel Bolts
22 1x4 Drive-on Plate
Whie Pine Trim
Exterior Siding & Soffit
8" x 48" Front Soffit Panels (Woodville model)
Hardware
Miscellaneous
SizeDescriptionSize2x4 & 2x6 Framing
12" x 77-1/4"
48" x 75-3/4"
6" x 32-1/4"
3-1/2"x7-1/2"
Roof Material
by Owner
Roof Shingles 7 bdl.
Roof 'drip' Edge 6 pcs.
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