READY SHED 8x12 JOHN DEERE PEAK SHED MODEL: # 817230026 READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. Manufacturer: Backyard Discovery 3305 Airport Drive Pittsburg, KS 66762 1-800-856-4445 Save this assembly manual for future reference in the event that you need to order replacement parts. INS-817230026-A-8x12 J.D.
STOP! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO STORE! If you have questions or concerns, please call 800-856-4445 or email customerserv@backyarddiscovery.com IMPORTANT! READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. BEFORE YOU BEGIN • BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS Be sure to check with local building department and homeowners association for specific restrictions and/or requirements before building.
Caring For Your Structure Wood Structures (Smart Panel) • To prevent leaking and premature aging of your shed, we recommend wood structures be thoroughly prepared before treatment. All joints between wall siding boards, window trim, door trim, corner boards, soffits, fascias, rake trim, vents, and naturally occurring hairline cracks in knots must be properly sealed with high quality caulking prior to treatment. We strongly recommend nail holes in all material types be filled prior to treatment.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED • Hammer • Drill with 3/8" Bit & Phillips Head Driver OTHER TOOLS WE SUGGEST • 6' Ladder • Tape Measure • 4' Level • Square • Gloves • Pencil 3 • 1/8" Allen Wrench • Safety Glasses
Basic Setup Dimensions Place the shed on level ground, not less than 3 ft [1 m] from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. 8'-4 5/16" 11'-11 7/8" 8'-1" 22.
Parts Identification Wood Components (NOT TO SCALE) (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07670 3 3/4"x3 3/4"x92" TREATED - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07711 3.750"x3.750"x47.
Parts Identification Wood Components (NOT TO SCALE) (2) (2) M2 - TRIM - W4L07705 5/8"x3 3/8"x92" (16x86x2337) S1 - SOFFIT - W4L07706 1 1/2"x1 1/2"x92" (38x38x2337) (4) N1 - CORNER TRIM - W4L07702 5/8"x2 3/8"x69 3/8" (4) N2 - CORNER TRIM - W4L07704 5/8"x2 3/8"x69 1/2" (16x60x1765) (1) (1) - DRIP EDGE - W4L07741 1 7/16"x1 15/16"x62 3/4" (2) S2 - SOFFIT - W4L07749 1 1/2"x1 1/2"x48" (38x38x1219) (2) M3 - TRIM - W4L07750 5/8"x3 3/8"x48" (16x86x1219) (4) M1 - TRIM - W4L07703 5/8"x3 3/8"x53 7/8" (1
Parts Identification Wall Panels (2) WP7 - SIDE WALL PANEL (LH) - W2A02129 (2) WP6 - SIDE WALL PANEL (RH)- W2A02128 (1) LEFT DOOR PANEL- W2A02140 (1) WP2 - REAR CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02119 7 (1) RIGHT DOOR PANEL- W2A02141
Parts Identification Wall Panels (2) WP8 - CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02143 (1) WP5 - UNIVERSAL RIGHT CORNER PANEL - W2A02131 (1) WP4 - UNIVERSAL LEFT CORNER PANEL - W2A02130 (5) R1 - RAFTER ASSEMBLY - W2A02132 (1) WP10 - FRONT RIGHT WALL PANEL - W2A02179 (1) WP9 - FRONT LEFT WALL PANEL - W2A02178 8
Parts Identification Shingle Components (NOT TO SCALE) 1 (6) FULL - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 36 (56) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 (8) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 18 3 2 (2) - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 34.25 (8) 3 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 16.25 (10) 2 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 34.25 (1) - SHINGLE CAP 5 x 11.
Parts Identification Hardware (13) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128 (125) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (15) BW - SCREW PFH 8x3 - H100092 (11) VT - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/2 BLK - H100200 (4) CR - SCREW PFH 8x3/4 - H100121 (183) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 (398) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV.
Parts Identification Accessories (NOT TO SCALE) (1) O -L IN CK G DO OR E DL N HA (2 ) (1) - VENT (8x16) - A4M00771 IN PR -S G H TC LA AS YBL M SE (1) - JOHN DEERE VENT (8x16) (1) - DIAMOND PLATE THRESHOLD - A4M00837 11 A 77 00 M 4 4
FLOOR FRAME (2) - RIM JOIST - W4L07735 1 1/2"x5 1/2"x91 1/4" (81) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07670 3 3/4"x3 3/4"x92" TREATED (14) - FLOOR JOIST - W4L07736 1 1/2"x5 1/2"x89" (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER - W4L07711 3.750"x3.750"x47.938" TREATED (2) - RIM JOIST - W4L07814 1 1/2"x5 1/2"x48" (2) - 4 x 4 RUNNER SUPPORT - W4L08271 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x10" TREATED • IMPORTANT: On a level surface, make sure the floor frame is square before moving on to next step.
FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your floor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. INCLUDED LEVELING MATERIALS •4 pcs - 2x6x6 Treated Wood Block •4 pcs - 5/4x6x6 Treated Wood Block •2 pcs - 4x8x16 Concrete Block •4 pcs - 2x8x16 Concrete Block •4 pcs - 7.5x12 Asphalt Shingles (Can be cut in half if needed) • Start by locating the most level ground in your preferred shed locations. This area must be a stable, solid, and dry location.
FLOOR SHEATHING (150) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 (2) - 5/8" FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07737 5/8"x48"x92" (1) - 5/8" FLOOR SHEATHING - W4L07738 5/8"x43"x92" • Bring sheathing to square before securing with 2" star drive fasteners. ALL SCREWS LAND IN JOISTS BELOW. 5/8" FLOOR SHEATHING SCREW T-25 9x2 (150 PLCS) 5/8" FLOOR SHEATHING 43" (1 PLCS) DO OR NOTE ALL SCREWS SHOULD LAND IN JOISTS BELOW.
LEFT FRONT WALL INSTALLATION (2) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP6 - SIDE WALL PANEL (RH) - W2A02128 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS FOR ADDED STRENGTH WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (2 PLCS) FLUSH DO O R IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
LEFT REAR & MIDDLE WALL INSTALLATION (10) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP8 - CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02143 (1) WP7 - SIDE WALL PANEL (LH) - W2A02129 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (6 PLCS) SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) DOO R IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
RIGHT FRONT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP7 - SIDE WALL PANEL (LH) - W2A02129 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (2 PLCS) DOOR IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
FRONT LEFT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP9 - FRONT LEFT WALL PANEL - W2A02178 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) OR DO IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
FRONT RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (1) R - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/2 - H100018 (1) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (1) WP10 - FRONT RIGHT WALL PANEL - W2A02179 WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 (1 PLC) T-NUT 5/16 (1 PLC) BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/2 (1 PLC) FLUSH USE HAMMER TO TAP IN T-NUTS SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
DOOR HEADER AND THRESHOLD INSTALLATION (5) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (1) - HEADER - W4L07739 1 1/2"x3 1/2"x58 1/2" (4) CR - SCREW PFH 8x3/4 - H100121 (1) - DIAMOND PLATE THRESHOLD - A4M00837 HEADER PLACE HEADER AND SCREW IN THROUGH SIDING AS SHOWN BELOW.
DOOR INSTALLATION (15) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) - TOP DOOR TIRM - W4L07740 1 7/16"x3 3/8"x62 3/4" (1) RIGHT DOOR PANEL- W2A02141 (1) LEFT DOOR PANEL- W2A02140 SCREW T-25 9x3 (5 PLCS) SCREW T-25 9x3 (10 PLCS) 62 3/4 FLUSH TEMPORARY STEP TO HELP WITH DOOR ASSEMBLY: USE H100086 SCREWS AND M3 BOARD BELOW. (3) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (1) M3 - TRIM - W4L07750 5/8"x3 3/8"x48" (16x86x1219) ATTACH M3 TO JOISTS AT 1 1/4" BELOW THE FLOOR.
RIGHT REAR WALL INSTALLATION (10) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP6 - SIDE WALL PANEL (RH)- W2A02128 (2) WP8 - CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02143 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS FOR ADDED STRENGTH WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (10 PLCS) -OPTIONALIf needed you can loosen the shown screw to allow for easier fit. REAR VIEW • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) WP5 - UNIVERSAL RIGHT CORNER PANEL - W2A02131 NOTE: MAKE SURE SCREWS EITHER GO INTO RIM JOISTS OR FLOOR JOISTS FOR ADDED STRENGTH WHEN MOUNTING WALLS. SCREW T-25 9x3 (4 PLCS) •IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR CENTER WALL INSTALLATION (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (4) R - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/2 - H100018 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 (1) WP2 - REAR CENTER WALL PANEL - W2A02119 WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 (4 PLCS) USE HAMMER TO TAP IN T-NUTS BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/2 (4 PLCS) T-NUT 5/16 (4 PLCS) 24 •IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND ANY OF THE FLOOR JOIST.
REAR LEFT WALL INSTALLATION (4) R - BOLT WH 5/16x3 1/2 - H100018 (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (4) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074 (1) WP4 - UNIVERSAL LEFT CORNER PANEL - W2A02130 (4) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 • IMPORTANT: Make sure to mate the wall panel siding with the outside floor joists. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GAP BETWEEN THE PANEL SIDING AND THE FLOOR JOIST.
WALL PANEL FASTENERS (28) - SCREW T-25 9x2 - H100579 -OPTIONALFor your convenience we recommend that the painting be done at this time. See "PAINT" on page 2 of this manual.
RAFTER INSTALLATION (5) R1 - RAFTER ASSEMBLY - W2A02132 (10) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 PLACE RAFTERS OVER VERTICLE WALL STUDS. RAFTERS SHOULD OVERHANG 1.5" ON EACH SIDE AS SHOWN BELOW. R1 INSTALL RAFTERS OVER VERTICLE WALL STUDS LOCATING THEM BY USING THE DIMENIONS BELOW.
CORNER TRIM INSTALLATION (4) N1 - CORNER TRIM - W4L07702 5/8"x2 3/8"x69 3/8" (24) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (4) N2 - CORNER TRIM - W4L07704 5/8"x2 3/8"x69 1/2" (16x60x1765) TOP VIEW FIRST: INSTALL N2 FLUSH TO FRONT WALL PANEL AND FLUSH TO BOTTOM OF SIDING.. SECOND: INSTALL N1 FLUSH WITH N2 AND FLUSH WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDING.
SIDE TRIM BOARDS (2) (2) M2 - TRIM - W4L07705 5/8"x3 3/8"x92" (16x86x2337) (14) BW - SCREW PFH 8x3 - H100092 S1 - SOFFIT - W4L07706 1 1/2"x1 1/2"x92" (38x38x2337) (2) (2) M3 - TRIM - W4L07750 5/8"x3 3/8"x48" (16x86x1219) S2 - SOFFIT - W4L07749 1 1/2"x1 1/2"x48" (38x38x1219) REST S1 & S2 UNDER RAFTERS AND ON TOP OF THE N2 SIDE TRIM BOARDS. ALLIGN S1 & M2 PILOT HOLES AND MOUNT WITH SCREWS, REPEAT WITH S2 & M3.
FRONT AND REAR TRIM BOARDS (4) M1 - TRIM - W4L07703 5/8"x3 3/8"x53 7/8" (16x86x1369) (12) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 • ASSEMBLE TRIM BOARDS TO BE CENTER TO PEAK AND HAVE 7/16" OFFSET FROM RAFTERS AND SIDING. NOTE: M1'S SIT ON N1'S TO GET DESIRED HEIGHT; IF NEEDED ADJUST N1 BOARDS UP OR DOWN TO GET REQUIRED 7/16" GAP ON M1 TRIM AS SHOWN BELOW. M1 M1 7/16" M1 M1 SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 (12 PLCS) M1 RESTS ON THE CORNER TRIM TO SET HEIGHT.
ROOF SHEATHING INSTALLATION (80) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1 1/2 - H100086 (2) RS2 - ROOF SHEATHING - W4L07708 7/16"x37"x92" (2) RS3 - ROOF SHEATHING - W4L07751 7/16"x37"x47 15/16" (2) RS1 - ROOF SHEATHING - W4L07707 7/16"x14 5/8"x92" (2) RS4 - ROOF SHEATHING - W4L07752 7/16"x14 5/8"x47 15/16" NOTE: PLACE SHEATHING ROUGH SIDE UP. PREFERRED ASSEMBLY METHOD: SIDE VIEW NOTE: USE DIMENSIONS BELOW TO SQUARE RAFTERS.
EXTERIOR COMPONETS (1) - DRIP EDGE - W4L07741 (12) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128 (4) - SCREW T-25 9x3 - H100578 (1) - VENT (8x16) - A4M00771 (1) - JOHN DEERE VENT (8x16) SIDE VIEW • The vents are installed over the 4-1/2" holes in the front and rear center panels. Vent alignment should be centered horizontally and touching the trim above it vertically.
(3) FULL - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 36 (16) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 (1) - STARTER SHINGLE 7.125 x 34.25 STARTER SHINGLES USE THESE STEPS FOR BOTH SIDES • WORK LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN INSTALLING STARTER SHINGLES. LEFT SIDE START HERE RIGHT SIDE FULL START ER FULL STARTE R FULL STARTE R TOP VIEW RIGHT SIDE 34 1/4 LEFT SIDE 36 36 36 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (16 PLCS) 1/2" OVERHANG ON ALL SIDES OF SHED.
1 FULL (1) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 (1) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 18 • Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN Notch Notch Tar / Sealing Strip 1" (7) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 NAIL ON TOP EDGE OF SEAL STRIP. 1" Half Rain Slot 5 1/4 6 3/4 TO NAILS Full Rain Slot SHINGLE COURSE - START PRE-CUTT SHINGLES WILL HAVE A NUMBER STAMPED ON THE SHINGLE. ARRANGE THESE SHINGLES AS SHOWN TO GET DESIRED RESULTS.
3 FULL (5) 3 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 16.25 (26) FULL - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 36 1 2 (3) 1 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 18 (4) 2 - ASPHALT SHINGLE 12 x 34.25 (144) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 FINISH SHINGLE COURSES • CONTINUE PLACING SHINGLES AS SHOWN USING THE NUMBERS ON THEM TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT. LEFT SIDE 3 RIGHT SIDE 1 Full 2 Full Full Full Full Full •REPEAT COURSES 1 & 2 ALL THE WAY UP THE SHED UNTIL YOU REACH THE PEAK AS SHOWN BELOW.
(1) - SHINGLE CAP 5 x 11.75 (1) - RIDGE CAP 7 1/4 (58) - 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. - H100446 (27) - RIDGE CAP 12 RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION • IF NEEDED BEND EXCESS SHINGLES OVER PEAK BEFORE STARTING ON RIDGE CAPS. • INSTALL FIRST RIDGE CAP FLUSH WITH SHINGLES BELOW AS SHOWN. START AT THE FRONT OF YOUR SHED AND WORK TOWARDS THE REAR. 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (2 PLCS) RIDGE CAP 12 (1 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED. TOP VIEW WEATHER SEAL ONE NAIL PER SIDE ABOVE WEATHER SEAL.
RIDGE CAP INSTALLATION • Install second ridge cap 5" back as shown. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the shed. 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (2 PLCS) RIDGE CAP 12 (1 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED. 5 NOTE: NAILS ARE COVERED BY NEW RIDGE CAPS. REPEAT THIS STEP (25 TIMES) • Install last ridge cap 5" back as shown, it should be flush with the back of your shed. TOP VIEW 7/8" ROOFING NAIL GALV. (2 PLCS) FRONT OF SHED.
DOOR COMPONENTS (10) VT - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/2 BLK - H100200 (2) - SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY - A4M00774 (1) - LOCKING DOOR HANDLE PREFERRED HANDLE INSTALLATION SPRING LATCH INSTALLATION • Insert the handle into the hole from the outside with the • The spring latches should attach to the door stop on the inside of the left door as you look at the door from the outside. Holes need to be drilled into the floor and header to make them functional. handle in the "unlocked" position.
Post Installation FAQs Shingles Aren’t Laying Flat This is a normal condition. Please allow a minimum of (2) full weeks of temperatures above 60º F for shingles to seal. Subfloor Sheathing Small gaps between subfloor sheathing sheets are a normal aspect of construction. You may caulk gaps to fill and seal them if you wish. Floors may also be painted for additional protection and appearance. Consult with a professional paint and caulk supplier for recommendations.
Backyard Discovery Sheds 15 Year Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty by Backyard Discovery applies to Products manufactured under the Backyard Discovery brand. Backyard Discovery warrants this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of fifteen (15) years from the original date of purchase. This fifteen (15) year warranty covers all parts including wood, hardware, and accessories. All wood carries a fifteen (15) year pro-rated warranty against rot and decay.
