Installation Instructions

Unfold each frame, setting aside two frames
to be used as end walls. For gusset plates
cut 1×4 pine boards 6" long: 16 for an 8'
building; 20 for 10'; 24 for 12'; 32 for 16';
40 for 20'. Apply gusset plates on each
side of the top and bottom fold locations.
Use (4) 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.
STEP 1. GENERAL
STEP 2. INVENTORY
STEP 3. FRAME PREPARATION
E-Z BUILD BARN GUIDE
10'×8' • 10'×10' • 10'×12' • 10'×16' • 10'×20'
Prior to beginning construction, the area
selected for the shed location must be level
and cleared of obstructions.
Shown with rollup door.
Shown with double door.
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 ofcials regarding site location, permit
procedures, safety regulations and specications 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.
Figure 1
7½"
2×4 Roof and
Sidewall Frame
Members
Treated 2×4 Bottom
Frame Member
1×4×6" gusset
plate at top and
bottom fold
locations
10'0"
1½"
1½"
56
5
⁄
8
"
37
13
⁄
16
"
59
3
⁄
8
"
120"
111½"
62
1
⁄
8
"
BUILD
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 Actual
in × in
1 × 4 ¾ × 3½
1 × 6 ¾ × 5½
2 × 4 1½ × 3½
2 × 6 1½ × 5½