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ASSEMBLY MANUAL 16665-CRA 07/10/2017 A Backyard Products Company VALUE SERIES STRATFORD 12' x 8' (366 x 244 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 141 x 96" (358 x 244 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. BEFORE YOU BEGIN • BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND APPROVALS Be sure to check local building department and homeowners association for specific restrictions and/ or requirements before building.
TOOLS Required Optional ❑ Tool Belt/ ❑ Utility Knife ❑ Phillips Screwdriver Nail Pouch ❑ Shingle Blades ❑ Caulk Gun ❑ Drill / Driver ❑ 3/8" Drill Bit ❑ #2 Philips Drive Bit ❑ Tin Snips (for drip edge) ❑ Paint Tools ❑ Chalk Line ❑ Hammer ❑ Safety Glasses ❑ Nail Gun ❑ Level • gun nails ❑ Hand Saw ❑ Pencil ❑ Ladder ❑ Tape Measure ❑ Square ❑ Gloves or Safety! Always use approved safety glasses during assembly.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit includes a complete wood floor frame system. It does not include floor materials. • This shed does not include ANY leveling materials. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your floor, as this will vary depending on your specific site. REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT! The included floor has been designed for general use.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identification letters are stamped on some parts. WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Treated lumber is stamped: Nominal Board Size Actual Size 2" x 4"..............1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm) RS 1" x 4".................3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm) RS 2" x 3"..............1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm) Check these locations for part stamp. 1" x 3".................3/4" x 2-1/2" (3,8 x 6,3 cm) PARTS LIST RAFTERS WALLS FLOOR INVENTORY YOUR PARTS before you begin.
WALL PANELS / DOOR PARTS LIST x2 x3 x1 3/8 x 15-7/8 x 72" 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) (1 x 40 x 183 cm) x1 x1 x1 x1 OO x2 x1 x1 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 94-1/2" (0,9 x 20 x 240 cm) 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm) 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 46-1/2" (0,9 x 20 x 118 cm) OO x1 x1 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm) x1 x1 Left Door Right Door 5/8 x 3-7/8 x 96" (1,6 x 9,8 x 244 cm) ROOF PANELS Roof P anels are 7/16" (11 mm) thick x2 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 122 x 244 cm) x2 7/16 x 47-7/8
SHELF & WINDOW PARTS LIST BE x1 x1 1 x 3 x 96" (2,5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) x1 Window 23-7/8 x 96" (61 x 244 cm) Peg Board x1 x2 7/16 x 20 x 96" (1,1 x 51 x 244 cm) 7/16 x 11-3/4 x 96" (1,1 x 30 x 244 cm) NAIL BOXES (Shown actual size) x2 Boxes 3" (7,6 cm) x6 Boxes 2" (5,0 cm) FASTENERS / HARDWARE BAG (Shown actual size) x112 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) x36 2" (5,0 cm) x74 3" (7,6 cm) x30 2" (5,0 cm) x112 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x25 1" (2,5 cm) x75 3/4" (19 mm) DOOR HARDWARE (Not actual size) x2 x8 x1 3/4
BUILDING ANATOMY 6 4 7 3 8 5 2 9 1 This building has been designed using our patented EZ Frame construction method. EZ Frame is a unique construction method which has been engineered to use fewer framing members. This reduces assembly time and cost by as much as 30% compared to conventional construction methods. EZ Frame patent no. 5,666,766 All of our buildings have been engineered to withstand demanding wind and snow loads.
FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your floor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. Leveling materials are not included in this kit. PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS • 3" Screws angled into 4x4. • (2) at each point frame • and 4x4 touch. 12" (30,5 cm) MATERIAL REQUIRED x2 4" x 4" x 12' (10 x 10 x 365,7 cm) Treated Lumber 12" (30,5 cm) Fasteners for Frame to 4"x 4". (3" Screws shown as one option.) Minimum (28) 3" screws / exterior grade.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION Your kit contains all materials to construct a wooden floor. If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below. Treated Sill Plate Caulk between sill plate and concrete. 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) B C A DOOR Building Size 12'x 8' (366 x 244 cm) 4" (10 cm) Actual Size 141" x 96" (358 x 244 cm) A B 141" (358 cm) 89" (226 cm) C 96" (244 cm) Requires: x2 2" x 4" x 12' (5 x 10 x 366 cm) MUST be treated lumber.
FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: x32 x9 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 4 x 93" (5 x 10 x 236 cm) x2 2 x 4 x 48" (5 x 10 x 122 cm) Look for Stamp Orient parts as shown on flat surface. Measure and mark. 2 Use two 3" nails at each mark. FINISH 3 You have finished your Floor Frame. HINT: For easier nailing stand on frame.
LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching floor decking, it is important to level and square the floor frame. A level and square floor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. See page 8 for the preferred floor leveling method. 2 Use level and check the frame is level before applying floor panels. 3 Check for frame squareness by measuring diagonally across corners. If the measurements are the same, the frame is square. The diagonal measurement will be approximately 170-9/16" (433,3 cm).
FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED) PARTS REQUIRED: x55 2" (5,1 cm) Floor panels not included. See page 3 for panel sizes 5/8 x 48 x 96" and quantities. (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) x1 BEGIN Ensure your floor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. 1 Attach the 3/4 x 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48" edge and corner flush to the floor frame (Fig A). Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners. 2 Move to the opposite side.
FLOOR PANELS (NOT INCLUDED) PARTS REQUIRED: x110 x1 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) x1 5/8 x 45 x 96" (1,6 x 114 x 243,8 cm) 5 2" (5,1 cm) Continue installing panels with rough side up (painted grid lines). 76 Use grid lines on panel for 2" nails 6" apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panels. FINISH 7 You have finished attaching your floor panels.
IMPORTANT! Check the floor frame is level after installing floor panels. Re-level if needed. • The floor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction. HINT: • Organize your assembly procedure during the build process to avoid over-handling of the walls.
LEFT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x13 x1 x1 MM 2 x 3 x 76-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 194 cm) Orient parts on the flat on floor as shown (Fig. A,B). Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B). 2 Edges of panel should be flush to MM. 3 Use 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws spaced 6" (15 cm) apart as shown. 76-1/4" (194 cm) Check for correct panel shape. Fig. A MM 76-1/4" (194 cm) 6" (15 cm) Primed side down 2-1/2" (6,4 cm) Flush Fig.
LEFT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x12 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x1 x1 NO 2 x 3 x 70-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 179 cm) 4 Orient parts on the flat on floor as shown (Fig. A, B). Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B). 5 Edges of panel should be flush to NO. 6 Use 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws spaced 6" (15 cm) apart as shown. FINISH 7 You have finished building your two Left Wall Assemblies. 70-1/2" (179 cm) Fig. A Check for correct panel shape. 70-1/2" (179 cm) NO 6" (15 cm) Flush Primed side down 16 Fig.
LEFT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) LEFT WALL REAR ASSEMBLY x1 x1 x1 x2 x12 RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) KZ 2 x 3 x 32-1/2" (5 x 10 x 83 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) PT Orient KZ and PT on flat on floor as shown. 2 Place panel on KZ and PT with primed side up. 3 Nail KZ first, 1" (2,5 cm) from panel bottom. Do not nail in groove. Use 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails only 6" (15 cm) apart. 4 Place PT flush to KZ and edge of panel.
LEFT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x1 x1 x1 x17 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) BJ 2 x 3 x 29-1/2" (5 x 10 x 75 cm) LF 2 x 3 x 21-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 55) PT 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK TEMPORARY SPACER 5/8 x 3 x 14" (1,6 x 7,6 x 35,5 cm) 5 Place 3/4" gauge block on PT. 6 Place LF flush on gauge block and nail. Do not nail in groove. Use 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails only 6" (15 cm) apart. 7 Place PT flush to LF and panel edge.
LEFT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x2 x33 LEFT WALL FRONT ASSEMBLY RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) 10 Place panel onto frame primed side up. 11 Nail using 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails 6" (15 cm) apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panel. 12 Nail RK using three 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails (Fig. A). FINISH 13 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Do not nail in groove. Primed side up You have finished your left wall. Proceed to build your right wall.
RIGHT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x13 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x1 x1 MM 2 x 3 x 76-1/4" (5 x 7,6 x 194 cm) Orient parts on the flat on floor as shown (Fig. A,B). 2 Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B). Edges of panel should be flush to MM. 3 Use 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws spaced 6" (15 cm) apart as shown. Check for correct panel shape. 76-1/4" (194 cm) Fig. A 76-1/4" (194 cm) Primed side down Flush 20 MM 6" (15 cm) 2-1/2" (6,4 cm) Fig.
RIGHT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x12 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) x1 x1 NO NO 2 x 3 x 70-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 179 cm) 4 Orient parts on the flat on floor as shown (Fig. A,B). Panel should be primed side down (Fig. B). 5 Edges of panel should be flush to NO. 6 Use 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws spaced 6" (15 cm) apart as shown. FINISH 7 You have finished building your two right wall assemblies. Check for correct panel shape. 70-1/2" (179 cm) Fig. A 70-1/2" (179 cm) NO 6" (15 cm) Primed side down 2-1/2" (6,4 cm) Fig.
RIGHT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) RIGHT WALL REAR ASSEMBLY x1 x1 x1 x2 x12 RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) KZ PT 2 x 3 x 32-1/2" (5 x 10 x 83 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) Orient KZ and PT on the flat on floor as shown. 2 Place panel on KZ and PT with primed side up. 3 Nail KZ first, 1" (2,5 cm) from panel bottom. Do not nail in groove. Use 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails 6" (15 cm) apart. 4 Place PT flush to KZ and edge of panel.
RIGHT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x1 x1 x10 KZ 2 x 3 x 32-1/2" (5 x 10 x 83 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) LF 2 x 3 x 21-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 55) TEMPORARY SPACER 5/8 x 3 x 14" (1,6 x 7,6 x 35,5 cm) 5 Place KZ flush on PT and nail with 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails 6" (15 cm) apart. 6 Place the 5/8" (16 mm) spacer on KZ 7 Place LF flush to spacer and nail with 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails 6" (15 cm) apart. 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) LF Do not nail in groove.
RIGHT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x2 x28 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) RIGHT WALL FRONT ASSEMBLY RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) 8 Place panel onto frame primed side up. 9 Nail using 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails 6" (15 cm) apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panel. 10 10 Do not nail in groove. Nail RK using three 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) nails (Fig. A). FINISH 11 You have finished your right wall.
BACK WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x5 x2 x2 x24 FZ 2 x 3 x 66-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 169 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) NF 2 x 3 x 46-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 118 cm) PR 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm) Orient parts on edge on floor as shown. Measure and mark. 2 Attach with 3" (7,6 cm) nails, two at each connection. 141" (358 cm) HINT: For easier nailing stand on frame.
BACK WALL PARTS REQUIRED: RK 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) as spacer Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. 3 2" (5 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) x1 x1 x34 Place the 48 x 72" panel onto wall frame with primed side up as shown. Note the lip and square edges. Do not nail in groove. Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on the wall stud. Use RK as a 1-1/2" gauge block at top.
BACK WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x1 6 x192 2" (5 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 122 x 183 cm) RK 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) as spacer Place center 48" panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up. NOTE THE SQUARE AND LIP EDGES. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. For squareness maintain flush and 1-1/2" measurement along panel edges. Do not nail in groove.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 FL x18 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 14-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 36,8 cm) x1 FN x1 NF x4 OT x1 PR 2 x 3 x 62-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 158,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 46-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 118 cm) 2 x 3 x 68" (5 x 7,6 x 173 cm) 2 x 3 x 94-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 240 cm) Orient parts on edge on floor as shown. Measure and mark. 2 Nail using two 3" (7,6 cm) nails at each connection. HINT: For easier nailing stand on frame.
OVERHANG PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x1 x1 x4 2 x 3 x 7-7/8" (5 x 7,6 x 20 cm) 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 94-1/2" (0,9 x 20 x 240 cm) 3/8 x 7-7/8 x 46-1/2" (0,9 x 20 x 118 cm) 3 Orient two overhang panels with the primed side up. 4 Attach panels flush to 2 x 3 x 7-7/8" (5 x 7,6 x 20 cm) using two 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws as shown.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) Overhang x1 5 x16 Overhang Place overhang on wall panel, flush to back side and ends. Place overhang flush to 2 x 3" (Fig. A.) 6 Screw into top plate using (14) 1-1/4"(3,2 cm) screws. Keep overhang flush to 2 x 3" (Fig. B.) FINISH 7 You have finished attaching your overhang. Make sure overhangs are flush to 2 x 3" the entire length Flush DOOR OPENING Fig. A Fig.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x34 x1 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN 1 2" (5 cm) Place the panel onto wall frame flush under overhang with primed side up as shown (Fig. A). Do not nail in groove. Use the gauge block to mark the 3/4" measurement on the wall stud. Secure panel with two 2" nails in the corners (Fig. B). 2 Move to the opposite end.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x49 2" (5 cm) x2 x2 3" (7,6 cm) 3/8 x 15-7/8 x 72" (1 x 40 x 183 cm) x1 PT PT 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) 4 Continue installing panels primed side up flush under overhang (Fig. A). Note 1/4" (6,4 mm) offset on right panel. 5 Use PT as a brace to maintain 64" (163 cm) opening. Use two 3" screws to attach. 76 Use 2" nails 6" apart on edges, and 12" apart inside panel. Do not nail in groove.
LEFT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: x6 3" (7,6 cm) x4 3" (7,6 cm) x18 x1 2" (5 cm) PT PT 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) BEGIN 1 Center left wall assembly on the 96" (244 cm) floor dimension. 2 Use PT as a temporary brace. Secure with two 3" screws. (2) 3" Screws (7,6 cm) 96" (244 cm) PT 3 First, nail lower edge of panel to floor frame using 2" nails 6" apart Angle nail to hit floor frame (Fig. A). 4 Attach RK, using three 3" (7,6 cm) nails as shown.
BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: x39 x12 x2 2" (5 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) It is important to secure the Back Wall in the following order. ¸ Stand Back Wall Assembly on Floor. 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Panel overhang is at top. BEGIN 1 Center back wall on floor, side-to-side. Nail the lower back wall corner to the side wall trim with one 2" (5 cm) nail (Fig. A). 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) Fig. A CENTER 2 Nail along the panel edge into the trim using 2" nails spaced 6" apart. 6" (15 cm) Fig.
RIGHT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: x31 2" (5 cm) x6 3" (7,6 cm) x4 3" (7,6 cm) BEGIN Stand right wall assembly on floor. It is important to secure the right wall in the following order. 1 2" (5 cm) Nail Trim Center right wall on floor, side-to-side. Nail the lower back wall corner to the right wall trim. Secure with one 2" (5 cm) nail (Fig. A). Fig. A CENTER 2 Be sure the measurement between the panel edge and the trim is the same along the entire length.
FRONT WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: x8 x41 x4 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) x26 BEGIN Stand front wall on floor. It is important to secure the front wall in the following order. 1 Center front wall on floor side-to-side. Check the 64" door opening is held before nailing. 64" (162,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) Nail Nail the front wall flush to the floor using 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nails to hit floor frame (Fig. A). Nail the lower side wall corner to the side wall trim with one 2" nail (Fig. B). Fig.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x2 5 x8 3" (7,6 cm) LV LV 2 x 3 x 22-1/2" (5 x 7,6 x 57 cm) On inside of front wall attach LV flush to window opening using 3" (7,6 cm) nails as shown.
FRONT WALL PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x1 x4 OT OT 2 x 3 x 68" (5 x 7,6 x 173 cm) RK RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) 6 Remove temporary support in door opening. 7 Assemble RK to OT with one 3" (7,6 cm) screw (Fig. A). FINISH 8 3" (7,6 cm) Use OT and RK as a temporary brace to support top plate. Screw securely in place. OT Fig.
RAFTER JIG PARTS REQUIRED: x2 RK x1 x3 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) 3/8 x 5-3/8 x 5-1/2" (1 x 13,6 x 14 cm) Make a rafter jig to make sure all rafters are assembled the same. 2 Measure from corner of backwall and RK (already installed) as shown. 3 Secure RK on the flat square to back wall at measurement using two 3" (7,6 cm) screws. Attach a second RK on edge and 3/8" thick angle trim piece as shown (Fig. A). FINISH 4 You have finished building your rafter jig.
RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: x10 x120 8 x 24" (20 x 61 cm) Gusset x5 AD x5 NU 2" (5 cm) 2 x 4 x 65-5/8" (5 x 10 x 167 cm) Rafter 2 x 4 x 46-13/16" (5 x 10 x 119 cm) Rafter You will assemble (5) rafters. Place rafter parts on Jig as shown. 2 Apply glue to rafters where the gusset will fit. Note short side of gusset. (Fig. A) 3 4 Ends of rafters must touch together at the peak. Nail gusset to rafters using twelve 2" nails in pattern shown.
TRIM CAPS PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x4 2-5/8 x 5-3/8 x 5-1/2" (6,6 x 13,6 x 14 cm) 1 Left / 1 Right 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) Attach primed side out and flush with soffit, using two 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws on both sides, as shown. Install with primed side facing out. Flush Flush RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Flush Flush FINISH 2 You have finished your trim caps.
TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x16 NR 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 65" (5 x 7,6 x 165 cm) Install the back trim first, flush to back panel, trim, and panel edge as shown. 2 Secure using eight 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws 9" apart from inside shed.
TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: x4 x12 NQ 2 x 3 x 46-7/8" (5 x 7 x 119 cm) 3 Install the front trim, flush to peak and panel edge as shown. 4 Secure using six 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws from inside shed. 5 Repeat Steps for opposite Side Wall. FINISH 6 You have finished attaching your Trim. Proceed to installing your Rafters.
ROOF PARTS REQUIRED: x15 2" (5 cm) x20 3" (7,6 cm) Mark top of wall frames to measurement shown. 2 Locate Rafter centered on marks. 3 Hold rafter end flush to back wall and overhang. Secure from under overhang using two 2" (5 cm) screw. (Fig. A) 4 Secure opposite end through panel into rafter end using one 2" (5 cm) screw (Fig. B) 5 Screw rafters at each end using two 3" (7,6 cm) screws as shown. (Fig. B, C) 6 Repeat steps to attach 5 rafters. FINISH 7 You have attached your rafters.
TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x16 2" (5 cm) KY 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 72-3/8" (1,9 x 6,3 x 184 cm) Orient parts as shown and attach to ends of rafters, using two 2" (5 cm) finish nails (Fig. A). 2 FINISH 3 Trim is flush at ends to sidewall trim. You have finished your soffit trim. t sh u l F ot ri te ma nd s KY 72-3/8" (184 cm) Flush Fig.
DOOR SUPPORT PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x22 5/8 x 3-7/8 x 96" (1,6 x 9,8 x 244 cm) Use exterior-rated wood glue behind support. Apply to top plate and end of rafter 2 Position support flush with bottom edge of top plate and side wall panel and attach with 2" (5 cm) nails as shown. 3 Remove temporary brace after support is installed. Glue 6" (15,2 cm) Flush Flush Remove After door Frame support Is attached Door opening FINISH 4 You have finished your door frame support.
WORKBENCH PARTS REQUIRED: x10 2" (5 cm) x1 7/16 x 20 x 96" (1,1 x 51 x 244 cm) x1 PT 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) Position bench top to PT flush at ends and maintaining 1/4" (6 mm) overhang, as shown (Fig. A). 2 Attach with 2" (5 cm) nails as shown. 2x3 temporary support 20" (51 cm) 10-1/2" Approximately 5/8" (1,6 cm) PT 2-1/2" (6,4 cm) Flush at ends 1/4" (0,6 cm) Fig. A FINISH 3 You have finished building your workbench top.
SHELVES PARTS REQUIRED: x10 2" (5 cm) x2 7/16 x 11-3/4 x 96" (1,1 x 30 x 244 cm) x2 PT 2 x 3 x 96" (5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) You will build two shelves. Position shelf to PT flush at ends and maintaining 1/4" (6 mm) overhang, as shown (Fig. A). 2 FINISH 3 Attach with 2" (5 cm) nails as shown. Repeat steps to build second shelf. You have finished building your shelves. 11-3/4" (30 cm) 10-1/2" Approximately 7/16" (1,1 cm) PT 2-1/2" (6,4 cm) Flush at ends 1/4" (0,6 cm) Fig.
PEGBOARD PARTS REQUIRED: x13 3/4" (19 mm) x1 23-7/8 x 96" (61 x 244 cm) Peg Board x1 1 x 3 x 96" (2,5 x 7,6 x 244 cm) Position pegboard to 1 x 3" flush at ends and edge, as shown (Fig. A). Rough side up 2 FINISH 3 Attach with 3/4" (19 mm) screws as shown. You have finished building your pegboard. Rough side up Flush at ends 8" Approximately Flush at ends Flush Fig.
WORKBENCH PARTS REQUIRED: x4 20" (51 cm) x10 x1 x1 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) KK 2 x 3 x 24-1/16" (5 x 7,6 x 61 cm) Place workbench into gap in side wall upright. Nail using 2" (5 cm) nails, as shown. 2 FINISH 3 Level and attach KK to upright and workbench, using four 3" (,6 cm) screws as shown (Fig. A). You will secure your workbench ends later. Proceed to attach your pegboard.
PEGBOARD PARTS REQUIRED: x4 x1 x1 x2 RK 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5 cm) x13 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) 1" (25 mm) Attach RK at back corner of workbench into outside trim, using 3" (7,6 cm) screws, as shown. 2 Place pegboard onto workbench with 1 x 3 Trim to bottom, facing out. 3 Attach pegboard at top using (13) 1" (25 mm) screws as shown. 4 Anchor bottom of pegboard, using one 2" (5 cm) screw at center, and 3" (7,6 cm) screws at lower corners. FINISH 5 You have finished your pegboard.
SHELVES PARTS REQUIRED: x10 11-3/4" (30 cm) x1 Place shelf into gap in side wall upright. Attach using 2" (5 cm) nails, as shown. 2 You will screw the ends of workbench and shelf from outside of shed.
SHELVES PARTS REQUIRED: x8 3" (7,6 cm) 3 Measure and mark outside nail locations for workbench and shelf on back wall as shown. 4 Assistance may be required to hold shelf and workbench level. FINISH 5 Nail through marks on wall panel into ends of workbench and shelf supports. Repeat procedure at opposite ends of shelf and workbench.
SHELVES x6 PARTS REQUIRED: x4 11-3/4" (30 cm) x2 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) x1 x1 RK 2 x 3 x 13" (5 x 7,6 x 33 cm) Install RK flush against top plate and outer wall panel. Attach using 3" (7,6 cm) screws, as shown (Fig. A). 2 Place shelf into gap in side wall upright. Attach using 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws from underneath, as shown. 3 From outside shed, nail through the wall panel into end of shelf using two 3" (7,6 cm) nails. You an easily locate nails looking over wall.
ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x4 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 122 x 244 cm) 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. You must square the roof by attaching one panel fist. You will use the panels’ long edge as a lever to bring your roof into square. Commonly known as “racking”. 2 Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with a 3/4" measurement on the rafter (Fig A) and the panel flush at the peak (Fig. B).
ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x1 7/16 x 47-7/8 x 48" (1,1 x 122 x 122 cm) 4 x108 2" (5 cm) 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 122 x 244 cm) Keep spacing between the center of the rafters at the lower edge of the panel and secure with one 2" nail into each rafter (Fig. E). Move to the top of the panel and keep spacing between the center of the rafters. Secure with one 2" nail into each rafter (Fig. E). Fig. E Nail the roof panel using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: x28 2" (5 cm) x1 7/16 x 18 x 96” (1,1 x 46 x 244 cm) x1 3/4" GAUGE BLOCK 7/16 x 18 x 48" (1,1 x 46 x 122 cm) 6 Attach 18 x 96" panel as shown flush to panels and 3/4" on rafter (Fig. A) and with 3/8" at the gable trim (Fig. B). Attach 18 x 48" roof panel flush to panels and with the 3/8" measurement on trim (Fig. B) and with 3/8" at the gable trim (Fig. C). Nail the roof panels using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel.
DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x1 3" (5 cm) x8 OO 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm) OT 2 x 3 x 68" (5 x 7,6 x 173 cm) HINT: x1 Look for 3/8" SPACER attached to doors. x1 Left Door Right Door BEGIN 1 Orient parts as shown on flat surface. 3/8" offset is to top. Look for red (right) and green (left) on hinge board. 2 Attach temporary supports OO and OT with 3" screws in middle and at ends. Tighten securely. GREEN OFFSET 3/8" (1 cm) RED Make sure spacer is attached.
DOORS x13 PARTS REQUIRED: x1 3 3" (7,6 cm) OO 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm) Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board for doors to rest on, using three 3" screws. Measure 72" down from underside of overhang (Fig. A). Locate center of door opening and mark. Fig. A 72" from overhang 72" (182,9 cm) from bottom of overhang to top of ledger board OO 4 OO Center doors on mark as shown (Fig. B). Check hinge board is flush under overhang (Fig. C).
DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: x11 x1 64" Metal Threshold x46 3/4" (1,9 cm) Bagged separately/ special coating BEGIN 1 Reinforce the door trim using 3/4" screws through door panel into trim (Fig. A). Locate screws as shown (Fig. B). Use two screws at seams. 2 Remove 3/8" spacers from doors. 3 Center metal threshold between doors and secure using eleven 3/4" screws into floor as shown (Fig, C). Door Panel Hinge Board FINISH 4 You have finished securing your door trim. Screw into framing.
DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x14 2" (5 cm) OO 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 69" (3,8 x 6,3 x 175,3 cm) BEGIN 1 With left door closed, center a weatherstrip OO vertically on the left door in the door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the left door 1" OUT past the door trim 1" (Fig. B). 2 Secure OO using seven 3" screws through outside trim into OO (Fig. B) 3 On right door center OO vertically in door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the right door 1" IN from the door trim (Fig. C).
DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: x2 3/4" (1,9 cm) x8 x1 3/8" (9 mm) Drill Bit 3/4" (1,9 cm) x7 BEGIN 1 Mount one barrel bolt flush at top of OO on left door using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig A). 2 Mount the second barrel bolt flush at bottom of OO on left door using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig B). 3 With door closed mark hole locations for bolts to extend into. HINT: Extend bolts to leave marks in wood. Tap bolts with hammer. Drill 3/8" holes deep enough for each bolt to slide into. Fig.
COLLAR TIE PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x6 OT 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 68" (5 x 7,6 x 173 cm) Position and level OT on rafter that is centered over door opening. 2 Glue OT and attach with 3" (7,6 cm) nails as shown. Level OT Flush Glue Glue Rafter centered over door opening. FINISH 3 You have finished installing your collar tie. Proceed to assemble and attachi your shutters.
SHUTTERS PARTS REQUIRED: x6 x4 KW x12 5/8 x 3 x 25" (1,6 x 7,6 x 63,5 cm) KV 5/8 x 3 x 8" (1,6 x 7,6 x 20 cm) Position parts primed side-down on floor, as shown. You will build two shutters the same. 2 Attach using 1" (25 mm) screws as shown. 3 Repeat steps to build your second shutter. FINISH 4 You have finished building your window shutters. Proceed to install your window.
WINDOW PARTS REQUIRED: x1 x4 Window 23-3/4" x 16-1/2" (63 x 42 cm) Seal window with high-quality exteriorgrade caulk. 2 Attach window using four 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) screws as shown. 3 Mark center of window frame as shown. HINT: Caulk behind frame near edge before installing. CENTER CENTER CENTER CENTER 4 You have finished installing your window.
SHUTTERS / WINDOW TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: x2 x20 x6 KX 5/8 x 3 x 21-3/4" (1,6 x 7,6 x 55 cm) 2" (5 cm) 3/4" (19 mm) x2 Locate one shutter centered on marks as shown. 2 First, attach shutter using a 2" finish nail at "dot". Nail into wall frame inside. Then, from INSIDE of the shed, use three 3/4" screws to secure the shutter indicated at "X". Mark Repeat steps to attach shutter on opposite side. 3 8-3/8" (21,3 cm) 8-3/8" (21,3 cm) Locate KX centered on mark and flush to shutters as shown.
DOOR TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: x8 x16 ZZ 5/8 x 3 x 14" (1,6 x 7,6 x 35,5 cm) Position parts on lower pane of Door Panel, as shown. 2 Attach each using two 3/4" (19 mm) screws as shown. FINISH 3 You have finished installing your door trim.
PAINT & CAULK - NOT INCLUDED - • Use acrylic latex caulk that is paintable. Caulk at all horizontal and vertical seams, between the trim and walls, and all around the door trim. • Use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint. When painting your building, there are a few key areas that can be easily overlooked that must be painted: • Bottom edge of all siding and trim • Inside of doors and all 4 edges Note: Prime all un-primed exterior wood before painting.
SHINGLES - NOT INCLUDED • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. Notch SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN 1" (2,5 cm) 1/2" (1,3 cm) Notch Sealing Strip 1" (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS. BEGIN 1 Install first starter row upside down and color up with a 1" overhang at back and bottom of roof panel. Use (4) nails per shingle.
SHINGLES continued... 2 2 Beginning at front of shed, install first row of shingles with notch at 1" past roof edge or flush with drip edge. Roof Deck FRONT OF SHED 1" (2,5 cm) Notch BACK OF SHED Flush with starter row. - or - Drip Edge Flush with starter row. Notch 3 Install second row of shingles flush at top of first row's rain slots. Ensure 1" overhang or flush to drip edge at front, stagger each row. FRONT OF SHED BACK OF SHED 1" (2,5 cm) Notch Flush with rain slots.
SHINGLES continued... 5 Continue installing rows of shingles to the peak. At the peak make sure there is a maximum of 5" or less to the rain slot, as shown below. If shingles overlap at ridge cut to peak with a utility knife. Cut Off. 5" (12,7 cm) MAX. CUT Top of rain slot. 5" (12,7 cm) or less. • If more than 5" to rain slot you must install another row of shingles. 6 Repeat steps 1 - 5 to shingle the opposite side of your roof. Trim shingles at ridge.
SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will finish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN 1 Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces first. 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm) Score shingle, then snap-off angled cut. Weather Seal Top of slot. Note: • You will need about 36 cut pieces. 2 36 Pieces Install first ridge cap flush to shingles at front, as shown. (1) Nail per side through weather seal.
SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP continued... 4 Continue installing ridge cap to back of roof. 5 Make sure there is 4" between the shingle-color and edge of shingles. 4" (10 cm) 6 Trim cap off flush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Cut at top of rain slot. Cap 7 Install flush to shingles. Flush to shingles (2) Nails per side. FINISH 8 You have finished your ridge cap.
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