Use and Care Manual

A L L W O O D
Use and Care Instructions for Kit Cabins and Garden Houses
You can expect many years of use provided the Kit is properly assembled and
regular maintenance is performed. These instructions outline important tips to
help build and maintain your new product.
Before assembly: Please read entire Assembly Manual. It WILL save time.
Tools you need: Please see the 2
nd
page of this document.
Foundation: Please see the 3
rd
page of this document. Cinder blocks on gravel are
the popular foundation type for structures up to 250 Sqf. For bigger structures we
recommend a concrete slab foundation. Remember to leave at least 4” of space
between the ground and the floor joists to allow ventilation under the cabin.
Roofing: Shingles are not supplied with your shed kit. Purchasing shingles (or any
other kind of roofing material) locally allows you to select the style and quality and
comply with any requirements of your HOA regarding material, type and color of
roofing.
Protection outside: After completing the assembly, please apply a stain or paint
made for exterior wood parts. Depending on your location, it is advisable to treat
the exterior with a new coat of stain or paint in 3 – 5 year intervals. Interior
finishing is not necessary but a neutral color stain will preserve that lighter Nordic
Spruce color tone for a longer period of time.