Large garage or storage building
This two-story model can be used for a single-car garage, a large storage building, or perhaps a workshop. As a garage, the Jefferson is designed to accommodate either a 9ft. or 8ft. wide garage door. Garage door is not included, allowing the homeowner to purchase the style and color of their choice. If you're considering a workshop or storage building other styles of doors can be installed instead of a garage door. The choice is yours.
The 16ft. wide Jefferson provides two floors of unobstructed space without interior walls or supports required. High-side walls on the lower level can be insulated if desired. The loft area offers 7ft. 1in. of headroom at the center with plenty of room for storage right to the outside walls. Available in 20ft., 24ft., 28ft., 32ft., and 36ft. lengths the Jefferson offers up to 1,152 sq. ft. of floor space. Choose the size that is appropriate for your particular needs.
One 28in. x 38in. and one 36in. x 36in. The included 9-Lite 32in. walk-in door can be installed on any wall for additional access. The included 'L' shaped stair kit can be installed in either of the back corners opposite the garage door.
The Jefferson can be built on various foundation types. Cement slab, basement, post and beam wood floors are typical foundation choices. The type you build will be dictated by your requirements and may vary based on local building codes.
* Garage door purchased separately. Shingles and paint purchased separately.
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Siding:
Primed, ready for paint color of your choice. Latex acrylic paint recommended.
Treated with Compositor (from U.S. Borax) prevents fungal decay and insect damage.
Construction:
The Jefferson is designed for the Do-it-Yourself homeowner. Depending on your needs additional entryways can be installed during construction. These items are purchased separately from a local home center.
The display model took 2-4 people approximately 10 days to construct. Time to build will vary depending on skill, effort and number of people. When working on the second floor it is highly recommended scaffolding is utilized for any exterior work.
Doors:
1 32x80 9-Lite Steel Side Door and all hardware to mount and secure are included. Garage door will need to be purchased locally, we recommend hiring a professional to install this.
Jefferson Features:
- Sturdy-Built Truss System
- 30 lbs snow load/115 mph wind load
- 2x6 trusses
- Clear Span Loft
- Full second floor loft with 7"-1" headroom
- 3/4" T&G floor sheathing and 2x8 floor joists
- Pre-primed Siding
- Siding- 3/8" L. P. SmartSide Ext. Paneling w/50 year limited warranty
Siding
The 3/8" siding is made from wood strands, pressed into a resin-saturated substrate, superior to plywood. A cedar texture is embossed into the substrate, free from knot holes and patches. It comes primed and ready for the paint color of your choice. Latex acrylic paint is recommended. It has been treated with Composibor preventing fungal decay and insect damage. The siding is backed with a 50-year limited warranty.

Hardware
The Best Barn wood shed kit components fit easily into place with no special tools or skills required. All required hardware is included. Roof edge and shingles are provided by the owner as most customer’s want to purchase that locally to match their home.

Dimensions

Stairs
Our custom staircase can be installed along in either corner of the back wall opposite the doors. The upper landing is centered to the roof peak so as to provide maximum headroom when ascending the stairs.

Walls are shipped K.D. (knocked down) field assembly required.
The wall studs are pre-cut and spaced 16? on center. Exterior siding is LP (Louisiana Pacific) primed siding.
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2×6 roof trusses are shipped pre-cut for precise field assembly.
Engineered to withstand high wind loads of 140 mph max and heavy snow loads of 30 lbs. psf.
Trusses provide a clear span with a generous 7' headroom in the center.

Competitive Edge Products is an authorized distributor of the Jefferson Best Barn Kit.