Best Barns Cypress User Manual

Manufactured by Reynolds Building Systems, Inc.
205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125 724-646-3775
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Building Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2010
Revised June 25, 2012
Assembly Book
the Cypress
Door Installed on Side

Best Barns Cypress Specifications

General

Brand	Best Barns
Model	Cypress
Category	Garden Houses
Language	English

Summary

Important Information About Your Shed Kit

Siding Installation Guidelines

Details on identifying siding edges (LAP/Tongue) and applying them correctly.

Deluxe Floor System Construction

Floor Joist and Header Preparation

Instructions for cutting and laying out floor joists and headers for the shed foundation.

Step 1 Assemble Back Wall

Wall Plate Preparation and Stud Layout

Cutting 2x4s for wall plates and marking stud positions for the back wall.

Attaching Back Wall Studs and Siding

Installing wall studs and applying the first siding panels to the back wall frame.

Step 2 Assemble Sidewall

Sidewall Frame Assembly

Cutting and installing sidewall plates, studs, and gable components.

Gable End Construction

Building the gable ends using rafter halves, center studs, and gussets.

Step 3 Assemble Roof Trusses

Building Roof Trusses

Step-by-step guide to constructing individual roof trusses with gussets and collar ties.

Step 4 Install Gable on Sidewall

Securing Gable to Sidewall Frame

Attaching the pre-assembled gable end to the top of the sidewall structure.

Step 5 Apply Siding on Sidewalls

Sidewall Siding Panel Installation

Cutting and applying siding panels to the sidewalls, ensuring correct overlap and fit.

Step 6 Assemble Front Wall - Offset Doors

Front Wall Framing for Offset Doors

Cutting and assembling the front wall frame with an offset door opening.

Siding the Offset Front Wall

Applying siding panels to the offset front wall, including cuts around the door opening.

Step 7 Assemble Front Wall - Doors Centered

Front Wall Framing for Centered Doors

Cutting and assembling the front wall frame with a centered door opening.

Step 7 Install Siding on Front Wall

Siding the Centered Front Wall

Applying siding panels to the front wall with centered door openings, fitting around the door area.

Step 8 Set Walls

Wall Panel Erection and Securing

Erecting wall panels and securing them to each other at corners and to the floor.

Step 9 Install Trusses

Roof Truss Installation and Spacing

Positioning and securing roof trusses onto the wall plates with proper spacing.

Step 10 Install Gable Trim

Applying Gable Trim

Installing 1x4 gable trim along the sidewalls, flush with the top of the siding.

Step 11 Install 2x3 Overhang

Adding Eave Overhangs

Installing 2x3 boards on front and back walls to create roof overhangs.

Step 12 Install Fascia

Fascia Board Installation

Cutting and attaching 1x4 fascia boards to the front, back, and side edges of the roof.

Step 13 Install Corner & Door Trim

Corner and Door Trim Application

Installing trim pieces around door openings and at the corners of the shed walls.

Step 14 Install Roof Sheathing

Roof Sheathing Installation

Cutting and installing roof sheathing panels according to layout and spacing requirements.

Step 15 Apply Siding to Doors

Siding Shed Doors

Cutting and attaching siding panels to the shed doors, ensuring a proper fit.

Door Hinge Installation

Attaching hinges to the prepared shed doors using specified screws.

Step 16 Install Doors & Hardware

Fitting and Securing Doors

Temporarily fitting doors, adjusting alignment, and installing door stops and barrel bolts.

Optional Shingle Installation

Information on installing optional roof shingles and ridge vents for ventilation.