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Available options

Need some ideas? Best Barns™ makes it easy to customize your barn with optional windows and loft flooring.

Adding 4 x 8 flooring to each end of your building makes extra storage space for seasonal decorations and small boxes. Loft flooring is also great for putting dangerous items out of the reach of young children.

Ask your retailer for the optional Best Barns™ window and shutter kit. These windows provide excellent light and ventilation. Sturdy aluminum frame single glazed, single hung window; white frame with screen, size is 18” x 27”.

Paint the pre-built wood shutters to create a handsome accent.

Windows are available through our dealer network.

Specifications

The general and detailed specifications below are helpful in planning a flawless Best Barns™ barn kit building project. If you have a problem or question while building your Best Barn, technical support is available 7 days a week. Remember to check local building codes and obtain a permit before you start building.

General building specs

The exterior siding and roofing material is supplied by our dealer giving you a choice of quality and color. Buildings are generally supplied with vertical groove siding. Optional vinyl siding may be available, check with our dealer. If vinyl siding is used, the doors are designed to be constructed from vertical groove siding. You can paint the siding to match the vinyl or choose a complementary color.

After the wall frames are assembled, you will cut the exterior siding to fit the shape of the wall frames. A detailed assembly book enables the home owner to erect their own shed and save hundreds of dollars.

Specific building specs

Wall Frames

Constructed from 2x4 studs spaced 24" on center. The 2x4 studs are shipped precut for field assembly.

Roof Trusses

Top rafters are shipped precut and spaced 24" on center. Precut wood gussets are supplied. Note: for a 16' building length, you will need to cut four 2x4's using one of the rafters, supplied in the kit, as a pattern.

Door Frames

Made from 1x3 white pine trim. Door parts are precut and predrilled, secured together with fasteners provided. Walk-in entry door, 32" wide, supplied. If not used, save and use for replacement parts.

Trim Boards

Pre-cut 1x3 white pine boards are supplied for door trim and corners. White pine trim boards are graded #2 & BTR (better). 1x6 fascia and gable trim, dealer supplied.

Hardware

Door latch and hinges supplied in black finish, all nails, except for floor, and detailed instruction manuals.

Best Barns™ reserves the right to change product materials and method of manufacture without notice. To stay abreast of materials and manufacture changes, please visit the tech support knowledge base.

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