Unfold each frame, setting aside two framesto be used as end walls. For gusset plates cut 1×4 pine boards 6" long: 16 for an 8' building; 20 for a 10'; 24 for a 12'; 32 for 16'; and 40 for a 20'. Apply gusset plates on each side of the top and bottom fold locations. Use four 8d nails on each gusset plate. Frames used as end walls require only one gusset plate on the interior sides opposite the metal plates. See figure 1.

GENERAL

INVENTORY

FRAME PREPARATION

E-Z BUILD YARD BARN10'×8' • 10'×10' • 10'×12' • 10'×16'

Prior to beginning construction, the area selected for the shed location must be level and cleared of obstructions.

PLEASE NOTE: This shed construction aid is intended solely to provide general knowledge as to one of the ways a shed may be constructed. We suggest you check with your local building officials regarding site location, permit procedures, safety regulations and specifications of materials used to construct your new storage shed. Builders who utilize this aid must proceed at their own risk and are solely responsible for complying with all building codes which pertain in their community. Midwest Manufacturing hereby disclaims all liability for any damages whether consequential, incidental, special or otherwise, which may result from following this do-it yourself aid.

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Separate all lumber, hardware, etc. into individual stacks of like items.

BUILD

PRO-RIB® STEEL SIDING

You can construct your own E-Z frame Barn with the help of this step by step guide.

North American softwood

dimensional lumber sizes:

Nominal Actualin × in

1 × 4 ¾ × 3½ 1 × 6 ¾ × 5½ 2 × 4 1½ × 3½ 2 × 6 1½ × 5½

Figure 1

7½"

2×4 Roof and Sidewall Frame Members

Treated 2×4 Bottom Frame Member

1×4×6" gusset plate at top andbottom fold locations

10'0"1½" 1½"

565⁄8 "

3713 ⁄16"

593 ⁄8"

120"

111½

"

621 ⁄ 8

"

STEEL PANEL STORING, HANDLING, AND CUTTING

PRO-RIB® STEEL PANEL CONFIGURATION

Do not use a circular saw to cut steel panels.

Storing, Handling

Cutting Panels

• All materials should be used as soon as possible• Steel bundles should be stored indoors with enough of a slope to allow any moisture from condensation to drain out of the bundle• Bare galvanized panels should be installed immediately and not be stored outside• Condensation or rain water trapped on bare galvanized panels can form a wet storage stain, also known as white rust.• Do not slide steel panels across each other.• To properly lift a panel from the bundle place hands underneath the under lap side of the panel and lift up and away from the bundle.• Lifting steel onto roof or building grab the panel in the flat of the panel and not in the rib.• Bending steel is best done with a hand seamer or a brake press.

Nibbler TinSnips

Shears

Panel Shears

Cutting steel is best done with a panel shear, tin snips, nibblers, or panel shears.Cut edge does not require paint touch up.

Pro-Rib® is the leading steel panel in the post frame industry offered at competitive prices and is comparable with nearly all of the standard panels on the market today. Pro-Rib® is also increasing its usage in the residential and light commercial markets.

Premium Pro- Rib® is one of the most versatile members of the Pro-Rib® family of quality products. It is truly a premium wall and roof panel whose applications span a tremendous variety of residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. The superior performance of the Premium Paint System sets this panel apart from the crowd.

29 Gauge PanelActual .0142" minimum thickness before painting .0165" nominal thickness after paintingG-60 Galvanized Coating plus Zinc PhosphateLimited 40 Year Paint Warranty

28 Gauge PanelActual .0157" minimum thickness before painting .018" nominal thickness after paintingG-100 Galvanized Coating plus Zinc PhosphateLimited Lifetime Paint Warranty

9" On CenterOverlap

Underlap36" Nominal

38" Nominal¾" high

9" On Center steel panel profile

STEEL PANEL INSTALLATIONProper Lapping of Steel

Proper Fastener Tightness

Screwing of Steel Panels Roof Sheets -Use 2" Woodgrip screws on rib top or 1" screws in the flat. Peak & Eaves of roof sheets -Use 1" Woodgrip screws installed in the flat surface Wall sheets -Use 1" Woodgrip screws installed in the flat surface

Note: Screw lengths may need to be adjusted.

Proper lapping of steel panel is very important in the panel’s ability to prevent leaking.

The anti-syphon drain channel must be clear of debris and obstructions for the panel’s ability to minimize the potential of capillary action of water from getting under the steel panel.

Fastener tightness is critical in the longevity of the fastener’s ability to help prevent leaks and structural load carrying capacity. Over-torquing of screws will reduce the screw’s withdrawal capacity, regardless of the construction materials involved. Under-torquing of screws will increase the potential of roof leaks.

Fastener location is critical for installers to minimize the potential of oil canning, dimples, and other appearance related issues.

Note: Both professional and first time installers have fewer problems with oil canning, dimples, and other appearance related fastener seating problems if they install them on top of the rib.

Fastener Specifications: Roof: Nails must be installed on top of the rib. Screws can be installed on top of the rib or in the flat surface of the panel between the ribs. Wall: Nails or screws can be installed on top of the rib or in the flat surface between ribs.

Nailing of Steel Panels Roof Sheets -Use 2½" E-Z Seal nails installed on top of the rib. Top & Bottom of wall sheets -Use 1½" Neoprene nails installed in the flat surface Wall sheets -Use 2½" E-Z Seal nails installed on top of the rib

Undertight OvertightProper

Underseat OverseatProper

Overlap

BACK WALL FRAME FRONT WALL FRAMEFrame front and back end wall with girts running horizontally across frames. Place bottom trim up 1" from the bottom of the treated member.

Frame out rough opening for the rollup door on the front end wall. Nail girts horizontally for steel fastening.

3½"

1" 1"

22" 22"

27½"

27½"

84"

24"

24"

24½"

72"

2×4×10' end wall studs cut to fit. 2×4 studs

cut to fit.

2×4 studs cut to fit.

For a roll-up door, header opening to exact size 6'×7'. Roll-up door will have an opening of 72"×84".

2×8' or 2×10' cut to fit

STEEL SIDING BACK AND FRONT WALL

For end wall framing and steel fastening, leave the frame on a flat surface. For all steel panel applications overlap the underlap edges of the panels unless directed otherwise. Make sure the laps seat properly.With 2" screws, finish fastening panels to the frame members every 9" O.C. in the rib on front and back end walls. Remember to fasten with 1" screws in the flat near the panel edges so as not to crush the panels.

The first panel installed establishes the alignment and layout of the entire wall. It is very important that the first panel is accurately positioned and squared before fastening it into place. When laying out the steel panel have the overlap side of the panel away from the main line of sight. For vertical panel installation cut the overlap edge off the first Pro-Rib® steel panel leaving ¼" of rib. Position this panel so it is even with the frame edge and square in the corner and covering ¾" of the bottom treated gradeboard. You may use the optional bottom trim. Using 1½" washer nails or 1" screws, secure the top and bottom of the steel panel at the lap next to the rib. Securing the panel in this manner will assure all laps to be seated and will not allow the steel to grow or stretch as you are running it. Once all the panels are in place and secure only at the lap, snap a chalk line at each mid-girt location and finish fastening the wall with 2" screws on top of the rib. At the top and bottom of the panels use 1½" fasteners on both sides of each rib, for the length of the building. Note: Do not put fasteners on the rib at the top and bottom of the panel. Doing this may crush the end of the panel.

¼"

Keep steel panels up from the bottom of the treated joists about 2¾". You can use the optional steel bottom trim at this time. With the end wall steel panel outlines shown above, fasten the first center panel on the underlap side with 1" screws at the top and bottom in the flat. Trace the roof outline onto the back of it. Remove panel, cut lines, and reattach. Allow flexibility to insert underlap sides under the overlaps of the fastened panels. Repeat for all panels. After all cut panels are in place, fasten with 1" screws at every girt to rib location in the flat. Repeat for the front end wall. Wait to fasten around door opening until you install your door trim.

BACK WALL STEEL FRONT WALL STEELAttach bottom trim with screws falling under ribs. Attach wainscot panels and hemmed D-2 trim.

Cut top doorway cap 2" longer than door opening. Notch doorway cap 1" in on both ends. Bend middle pieces down at 90º angles. Apply top doorway cap into opening. Cut side doorway cap the height of door opening. Fasten caps with 1" screws. Cut a piece of J-trim 2" wider than door opening. Notch both ends 1" in and bend middle tabs down. Slide wide side of J-Trim under Steel Siding at top outside face of opening. Cut 2 pieces of J-trim the height of the door opening. Slide the wide side of J-Trim (or Hem trim) under steel siding on outside face of the opening. Fasten wall steel and trim.

Wait to fasten around door opening until you apply door trim.

1" 1"

84"

36" 36"

24" 24"

72"

Optional D-2 trim, wainscot, and bottom trim illustrated.

Use J-trim and Hem trim around door opening.

BOTTOM TRIM

Grade Board

WallSteel

1"

1"

1"

1"

1"

1"

1"

1"

HEMMEDD-2 TRIM

1-5/8"

1"1/2"

7/8"

1-5/8"

1"1/2"

7/8"

Jamb Post

1"

1/2"2-1/2"

DOOR OPENING TRIMJ-TRIM

SidewallSteel

SoffitPanel

Top Girt

1-3/4"

1"

1" 1-3/4"

1"

1"

J-TRIM

HEM TRIM

Square the building before installing girts. At base of building, measure diagonally. Adjust building until AD=BC. Building is then squared. See diagram.

Cut and nail in (3) 117" treated floor supportsas shown. From other treated 2×4’s cut (4) 21¾" floor supports. Cut an additional (8) 22½" floor supports.

In order for steel panels to run vertically, nailers called girts need to be installed horizontally. To keep the benefit of the overhangs, the girts need to be installed between the frames and not on top of them. For the wainscot, the first row of girts need to match the end wall girts, up 22" from the treated rim joists. The second row of girts should be @ 24" from the top of the first. You may want to position it to support a shelf at the top of your barn sidewall. You may want to frame the overhangs with 2×3's. On the low roof frame there should be three rows of purlins; the top roof frame, two rows. To accommodate the universal ridgecap the peak purlins should be 8" from the peak.

From treated 2×4’s cut rim joists: • 96" for an 8' building • 120" for a 10' • 144" for a 12' • 192" for a 16' • 240" for a 20'Place the cut rim joists 10' apart. Brace front and back walls up at the proper ends. Nail rim joists to the walls using 10d nails. Stand the remaining frames up: • 1 for an 8' bldg • 1 for a 10' bldg • 2 for a 12' bldg • 2 for a 16' bldg • 4 for a 20' bldg.Nail to rim joists. Install a temporary brace across low roof member until you get your girts in place. KEEP ALL FRAMES PLUMB.

A

C

B

D

Temporary braces

Standard Frames

12' Building Shown

45¾"

46½"

45¾"144"

Outside edge of

frame to outside edge

of frame

22½" 22½" 22½" 22½" 21¾" 1½"

Toe nail in place 2×4 treated floor supports. (typical)

1×4×6" gusset plates at top and bottom fold locations (typical)

21¾"

45¾"

41½" 117"

21¾"

10'0"

10'×12' floor plan shown

SQUARE THE BUILDING

FLOOR SUPPORTS AND SHEATHING

FRAMING SIDEWALLS AND ROOF

RAISE FRAMES

Notch for Uprights

Seams

10'×12'FloorShown

Use ¾" Treated plywood for floor sheathing.

10'3"

24"

48" 48"

96"

48"

At this point determine how you want to finish your sidewall and overhangs. Place your top sidewall girt to support your optional shelf and measure and fasten sidewall steel above wainscot. The L-6 Fascia can support soffit panels with Small Frieze & J-trim at the top of the sidewall steel. Seeillustration. The L-6 Fascia should be flush with the top of the overhang frames. You may want to install your Inside Gambrel Break Trim and overhang steel panels prior to installing the L-6 Fascia.Next, measure, cut and install your lower roof steel panels. For all the roof steel panel installation, follow the same procedure as installing the side wall steel panels, placing the screws in the ribs at each rib to purlin location. Measure, cut and fasten the upper roof steel panels. Fasten the tops of the lower steel roof panels when installing the Outside Gambrel Break Trim. Apply the universal ridgecap when all steel panels are in place. You may wish to use inside and outside closure strips, with this and the Break trims, to make your building better insulated and help prevent insect and snow infiltration.

Universal Ridgecap

Outside GambrelBreak Trim

Roof Purlins

Inside GambrelBreak TrimL-6Fascia

APPLYING ROOF STEEL PANELS AND TRIM

INSIDE GAMBRELBREAK TRIM

GambrelTruss

OverhangJack

Roof SteelPanels

2x4 SPFPurlins

4-3/8"

3-3/4"

13/16"

3/4"

155˚

OUTSIDE GAMBRELBREAK TRIM

GambrelTruss

Roof SteelPanels

2x4 SPFPurlins

3-3/4"

4-3/8"

13/16"

3/4"

6-1/4"

1-1/2"

1/4"

L-6FASCIA

Sidewall Steel2x4 Girt

SoffitSmall J-Trim with Frieze

UNIVERSALRIDGECAP

4-1/4"150˚

13/16"

140˚

5"

1"

1"7/16"

3/4"2-13/16"

1/4"

J-TRIM WITH FRIEZE

SMALL

RIDGE VENTILATIONPremium vented closure strip

OUTSIDE CLOSURERegular or vented

INSIDE CLOSURE

End wallPro-Rib® Inside 4 pk

Pro-Rib® 155-8548

Pro-Rib® Outside 4 pk Pro-Rib® Outside Vented 4 pk

CLOSURE STRIPS

5-1/8"

5-1/8"

CORNER & GABLE TRIM

Available at:

Finish off your building with Corner and Gable Trim. Measure and cut to size. Leave a 1" fold on the top most piece over the ridge line. Cut fold locations on the front side as illustrated. Form on roof and corners and fasten.

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CORNER & GABLE

TRIM

CornerTrim

GableTrim

Sidewall Steel

Roof Steel

Eave Trim

5-1/8"

5-1/8"

1" Fold