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revised 06/27/07 Studio Guesthouse Assembly Manual Please read through the entire manual before starting! Note: It is very important that you have a level site for the garden building. If you have purchased the optional floor, a level crushed-stone pad is recommended.
Hardware & Fasteners The following fasteners are included with your kit. However, you will find the assembly process to proceed much faster when using air powered tools and fasteners. When replacing hand fasteners with air powered fasteners, always use a fastener equivalent.
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Optional Floor Assembly If you did not purchase the optional floor, please proceed to page 8. See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 1: Remove exterior wrapping, cut metal bands, and remove top plywood sheet as shown. Step 2: Lay out two 8’ and two 4’ pressure treated 2”x4” floor plates, mark floor joists 16” on center using tape measure and square as shown.
Step 3: Lay out floor as shown. Note: See attached drawing for appropriate measurements. Step 4: Attach bandboard to floor joists using two 3” galvanized nails per joist. Make sure top of joists are flush with top of bandboard. Step 5: Attach outside bandboard joists together as shown. Step 6: Make sure floor is square. Step 7: Layout plywood floor Floor is square when diagonal pieces as shown. measurements are equal.
Bottom Wall Plate Layout for Units without floor If you purchased the optional floor, please proceed to page 9. Step A: Measure a square pad at 92”x144” and snap lines as shown. Make sure layout is precisely square. Pad is square when diagonal measurements are the same. Step B: Lay out 6’ pressure treated bottom plates as shown. Step C: Mark and cut bottom plates to fit. Step D: It is recommended put a layer of clear silicone sealer under bottom plates. Step E: Make sure bottom plate layout is square.
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Back Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 9: Layout top and bottom wall plates (top plate is a double wall plate), measure and mark at 16” on center as shown. Step 10: Layout 79”-2”x4” wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using two 3” nails per stud as shown. Note: It is very important to align top of studs flush with top of wall plate.
Bottom of wall Top of wall with double top plate Step 11: Remove three 4’x85” sheets of siding and layout on wall as shown. Step 12: Start siding with overlap Step 13: Siding edge should cen- Step 14: Fasten siding to wall at corner, with 1” overhang at end ter on wall stud as shown. studs using 2-1/4” galvanized of wall. nails spaced 8” apart. Keep top of siding flush with top of wall plate Step 15: Install next siding piece as shown, keeping groove reveal consistent with other openings on sheet.
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Front Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for measurements. Step 20: Layout top and bottom wall plates keeping wall plate joints staggered. Step 22: Use square to mark top and bottom plates. Step 21: Mark off wall using measurements shown in drawing. Note: This wall can be constructed several different ways. Choose the wall layout that is best suited to meet your needs. Step 23: Layout wall studs aligning studs with marks on wall plates.
Step 25: Nail wall together using 3” nails as shown. Step 26: Window Layout should look like this. Step 27: The wall is now ready for siding installation. Step 28: Lay out front siding pieces as shown.
Step 32: Center remaining door header stud on siding splice and fasten. Step 33: Take remaining 11-3/4”x4’ door header siding piece and mark to fit as shown. Step 34: Cut siding piece to fit using mark and install as shown. Step 36: Lift and set wall repeating steps from back wall. Step 35: Install remaining siding pieces. Step 37: Fasten wall bottom plate to floor and siding to floor repeating previous steps.
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Side Wall Layout & Assembly Note: This wall can be used for either side wall. See drawings on previous page for correct measurements. Step 38: Layout wall repeating steps on front and back walls, using the measurements shown at top of page. Note: All measurements should be taken from edge of front wall stud, do not measure from outside edge of siding. Step 39: Set wall, align with front and back wall, and fasten as shown.
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Opposite Wall Layout & Assembly See drawings on previous page for correct measurements. Step 40: Assemble and install opposite side wall repeating steps shown on opposite wall.
Sidewall Siding Installation Step 41: Make a mark at both ends of wall even with bottom of sid- Step 42: Layout one 4’x85”siding ing on front and back walls and snap a line. Hammer 4 nails spaced sheets and one 44”x85” sheet as approximately two feet apart on line. Do not hammer nails all the shown. way in, keep out 3/4”. Step 43: Rest 4’x85” sheet of sid- Step 44: Make sure siding aligns properly at edge of wall and with ing on top of nails (see step 41) top of wall plates.
Cut Out Window Openings Step 48: Put a nail in Step 49: Use nails to each corner of window snap 4 lines to mark (4 total) and out through window outline. siding. Step 50: Use a skill saw to cut out window opening. Note: Remove nails prior to cutting. Front & Back Soffit Installation Step 51: Measure down 5-1/4” from top of wall and snap a line as shown. Step 52: Install 1”x3”x8’ soffit strip aligning bottom of strip with top of line as shown. Fasten siding to strip. Repeat on back wall.
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Rafter Assembly Step 53: Layout two rafters and align as shown. Incorrect, birds mouth should be at bottom end of rafter. Incorrect, rafter splice should fit tightly together. Note: There are four rafters withouth birds mouth cutouts, these rafters will be used for the gable overhangs. Step 54: First assemble two end rafters by fastening one rafter gusset to rafters using twelve 2” nails as shown.
Rafter Installation Step 56: Mark off wall every 2 ft. on center. Step 57: Install first end rafter making sure gusset is facing inside. Keep rafter flush with edge of gable wall (outside surface of siding). Make sure you are installing an end rafter with only one gusset. Step 58: After rafter is aligned with edge of wall and edge of soffit piece, fasten soffit to rafter and tonail rafter into top of wall. Step 59: Install remaining rafters by aligning center of rafter with 2 ft. marks.
Gable Siding Installation 32” 27-1/2” Step 60: Mark siding 8” from top of wall on both ends of gable wall and snap a chalk line as shown. Step 61: Starting with overlap at front, lay out gable siding pieces as shown. Note: There is a left and right for end gable siding pieces. Step 62: Install first gable siding piece, keeping piece aligned at ends and with chalk lines as shown. Note: Siding grooves should also align with grooves on wall.
OSB Roof Sheeting Installation Step 65: Remove one 4’x8’, one 4’x4’, one 15-7/8”x8’, and 15-7/8”x4’ OSB roof sheet from package. Step 66: Install first full sheet of OSB keeping sheet centered on middle of rafter and flush with bottom of rafter. Step 67: Fasten roof sheet to rafter using 2-1/4” nails spaced 8” apart as shown. Step 69: Install remaining OSB pieces and repeat on back side. Note: Make sure to stagger OSB splices.
Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation Step 71: Remove gable overhang See step 72 below... pieces from package. White plywood goes on bottom, OSB goes on top. Step 72: Assemble gable overhang keeping OSB flush at bottom and edges. Fasten OSB to rafters using 2-1/4” nails spaced 8” apart. Step 73: Gable overhang ready for installation. Step 74a: Install front gable over- Step 74b: Align rafter ends flush. hang...cont.
Gable Overhang Assembly & Installation p 2 Step 74c: Align flush with OSB roof sheet. Step 74d: Align at peak. Step 75: Repeat previous steps and install back gable overhang. Step 74e: Fasten overhang into end rafter using 3” galvanized nails. Step 76: Toe nail front and back overhangs together as shown. Step 77: Install bottom of gable overhang, keeping painted side down as shown. Repeat steps on opposite gable wall.
Fascia Installation Step 78: Remove gable fascia pieces from package. Step 79: Install gable fascia using 2” trim nails. Make sure fascia is aligned properly at end of rafter and top of OSB roof sheeting. Step 80: Install back gable fascia as shown. Repeat steps on opposite gable wall. See step 81 below Step 81: Install 8’ fascia section Step 82: Trace fascia end pieces and cut to fit as shown. Repeat by centering it on two rafters as steps on back wall. shown.
Door Trim Installation Step 83: Remove door trim materials from package. Door Trim Material List: 2 - 3-1/2”x73-1/2” 5/8 plywood 1 - 3-1/2”x78-3/4” 5/8 plywood 2 - 1”x4”x73-1/2” painted trim 1 - 1”x4”x78-3/4” painted trim 1 - 1”x3”x81” painted trim Step 84: Make a mark 3/4” above Step 85: Fasten unpainted door door header at both ends of door trim strip aligning with edge of opening. siding or with 3/4” mark.
Corner Trim Installation 77-1/4” 80” Step 92: Remove corner trim from package. Step 93: Install 80” corner trim piece on front using 2” nails as shown. Step 94: Install 77-1/4” corner trim piece on side as shown. Window & Window Trim Installation Step 95: Install windows as shown using 1” pan head screws. It is strongly recommended to seal behind windows with clear silicone caulk. Step 96: Layout window trim Step 97: First install side window trim keeping flush with window at pieces as shown.
Step 98: Install top and bottom window trim keeping short points flush with side trim. Step 99: Repeat previous steps on all windows. Install Window Shutters Step 100: Install window shutters using 1-1/2” red screws as shown. Note: Shutters can be painted to suit your taste. Gable Vent Installation Step 101: Install wooden gable vents using trim nails as shown. Note: Vents should be slanted towards ground.
Flower Box Assembly & Installation Fasteners Used for Flower Box Assembly & Installation: White Washer Head 1-1/2” Screws, Dark Green Color Code Screw Pattern Step 102: Layout flower box piec- Step 103: Attach back of flower box to side using 2 screws as shown. es as shown. Note: Make sure to keep edges flush. Step 104: Repeat step 111 for opposite side Step 105: Attach front of flower box to sides using two screws per side making sure to keep bottom and outside edges flush as shown.
Door Installation Step 109: Install left door using 2” black hinge screws. Keep door Step 108: Layout doors putting door with latch hole cutout on the tight against door frame with a 1/4” reveal at top. right. Step 110: Install opposite door repeating previous steps as shown. Note: It is important to keep the reveal consistent the whole way across top of doors. Step 111: Mark location of interior door latch by tapping latch into top and bottom header as shown.
Door Kick Strip Installation Step 114: Fasten bottom door kick strip beneath door using 2-1/4” galvanized nails as shown. Ramp Assembly Step 115: Layout 6’ treated ramp pieces as shown Note: If you did not purchase the optional floor, the ramp is not included. Step 116: Find center of (only) Step 117: Layout ramp pieces one 2x4 treated ramp piece and and make sure edges are precut in half for ramp bottom brace. cisely straight, using bottom brace for straight edge as shown.
Ramp Installation 120: Cut out a 1-1/2”x1-1/2” notch in both ends of ramp as shown. 121: Install ramp as shown. Drip Edge Installation Step 122: Install drip edge using 1” roofing nails as shown.
Rafter Tie Installation Step 123: Use remaining 79” wall studs as rafter ties. Install rafter ties using at least six 3-1/2” nails per rafter tie as shown. Note: Space rafter ties evenly throughout building. Hurricane Clip Installation Step 124: Install hurricane clips on each rafter as shown. Note: It is very important to install the hurricane clips on each rafter, this greatly increases the strength of the roof system. Flower Hook Installation Step 125: Install flower pot hooks where desired.
Flower Box Trim Installation Step 126: Install flower box trim pieces as shown using 2” trim nails (you will need to bend or cut nails). Note: This step is necessary only for cosmetic reasons (eg. for painting flower box a different color). Door Stop Installation Step 127: Install door stop as shown.
Congratulations... ... your Studio is now ready for shingle application. Note: Follow shingle manufacturer’s application recommendations.
Fr on t Optional Cupola Installation Step 1: Take 2 scrap wood pieces Step 2: Measure from end of building, approximately 24” long and fasten tightly find center of roof and mark. together with one screw, so boards pivot when applying pressure. Step 3: Straddle the roof with each board, making sure each board is flat against the roof. Mark boards with pencil for cutting template. Note: Mark front and back board. Step 4: Find center of cupola and mark lightly with pencil.
