Installation Instructions

STEP 1. GENERAL
STEP 2. INVENTORY
STEP 3. FRAME PREPARATION
E-Z BUILD GARDEN SHED
8' × 8' • 8' × 12' • 8' × 16'
Prior to beginning construction, the area
selected for the shed location must be
leveled 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 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.
Select two frames to be used as side walls
(lay on at surface). Measure and mark stud
locations according to dimensions shown in
Figure 1. Place the proper length 2×4 stud
at those locations, mark required length
and angles. Cut each 2×4 to t. Toe nail
studs into place using two 10d nails top and
bottom. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
2×4×6'
End wall
stud cut
to t
Toenail
detail
2×4×7'
End wall
stud cut
to t
2×4×8'
End wall
stud cut
to t
8'0"
29
15
⁄
16
"
60
1
⁄
4
"
78
5
⁄
16
"
1½"
3½"
80
9
⁄
16
"
BUILD
20½"
20½" 22¼"22¼"
You can
construct
your own
E-Z frame
shed 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