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Category | Garden Houses |
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Brand | Best Barns |
Model | New Castle |
Material | Wood |
Window Options | Optional |
Foundation | Not included |
Wall Height | 7 ft. |
Warranty | Limited warranty |
Lists all necessary tools for shed assembly, emphasizing safety precautions.
Details about the siding material, its installation, and finishing requirements.
Instructions for cutting and assembling 4x4 runners for the floor system.
Guidance on marking 16" on-center spacing for floor joist headers.
Instructions on cutting 2x4 floor joists to the correct length for the building width.
List of materials and quantities required for constructing the deluxe floor system.
Instructions for assembling the 12' side wall frames using 2x4s and wall studs.
Method for ensuring the assembled wall frame is square using diagonal measurements.
Guidance on attaching siding panels to the side wall frames, including overhang.
Steps to construct the back wall frame using 2x4s and wall studs.
Ensuring the back wall frame is square through diagonal measurements.
Attaching siding panels to the back wall frame with specified overhang.
Constructing a 45-degree angled wall frame for the back wall assembly.
Connecting the main back wall with the 45-degree frame sections.
Applying siding to the 45-degree frame section of the back wall.
Cutting and preparing 2x4 boards for front wall plates.
Installing a 2x4 header support for the front wall frame.
Layout and marking of stud positions on front wall plates.
Installing the final header support flush with the bottom plate.
Attaching the first siding panel with a LAP edge flush to the frame.
Installing the next siding panel with a tongue edge for the door opening.
Attaching the final siding panels to complete the front wall.
Instructions for cutting openings in siding for optional windows.
Constructing the bottom plates for the roof gables using 2x4s and plywood gussets.
Positioning and attaching the 80-1/2" truss rafters to the bottom plate.
Securing the top ends of the truss rafters together with a metal plate.
Installing the 23-1/2" gable studs with angled cuts.
Fastening the 2x4 bottom plate to the truss rafters.
Arranging truss rafters and collar ties for assembly.
Attaching a wood gusset to join the truss rafters at the top.
Fastening the collar tie to the truss rafters using screws.
Adding a wood gusset to the other side of the truss ridge.
Instructions to repeat the truss assembly process for multiple units.
Constructing the door header using 2x4s and OSB filler.
Raising and joining wall panels, ensuring they are plumb and square.
Securing siding panels where front and back walls meet at corners.
Fitting and fastening the assembled door header between front wall studs.
Using 2x4s to hold the door opening walls stable during assembly.
Securing the assembled wall structure to the foundation or floor.
Attaching siding panels to cover the installed door header.
Attaching 1x3 corner trim boards to the side walls.
Fitting 1x4 trim board flush with the front wall plate.
Attaching 1x4 trim boards to the gable ends.
Repeating trim installation on the other side wall and corners.
Attaching the 7" wide soffit panels to the front wall.
Repeating the soffit installation for the back wall.
Fitting 4-1/4" filler panels onto the side walls.
Supporting the gable frame for stable siding installation.
Attaching the first siding panel to the left gable.
Attaching the remaining siding panels to the gable.
Applying siding to the second gable frame.
Attaching the completed gable structure to the side wall.
Securing the second gable to the opposite side wall.
Attaching 2x4 tie plates to the front wall structure.
Securing 2x4 tie plates to the back wall structure.
Adding 1x3 trim boards around the door opening.
Layout and marking of truss positions on the tie plates.
Attaching metal hangers to the tie plates for truss support.
Placing and securing the roof trusses onto the installed metal hangers.
Attaching 2x4 blocks to the soffit panel at truss ends.
Fitting 2x4 blocks flush with the gable frame at soffit ends.
Attaching small siding fillers over soffit blocks for a flush finish.
Attaching 1x4 fascia board flush with the siding on the front gable.
Installing a 1x4 fascia board in the center of the building's roof line.
Attaching 1x4 fascia to the rear gable end.
Laying out and attaching roof sheathing panels to the trusses.
Repeating fascia and roof sheathing installation on the back of the structure.
Attaching a keystone trim board at the peak of the gable.
Fitting 1x4 trim boards flush with the roof sheathing on the gable.
Applying trim to the opposite gable end.
Attaching metal edging around the perimeter of the roof area.
Guidance on installing roofing shingles according to manufacturer instructions.
A tip suggesting ridge vents for improved building ventilation.
Laying out the left door and noting siding extension past trim.
Attaching hinges to the door frame and side trim.
Temporarily placing doors to check fit and allow for expansion.
Adjusting and securing side trim to ensure proper door spacing.
Attaching the hasp mechanism to the double doors.
Fitting barrel bolts on the inside of the door to secure it.