Use and Care Manual

PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE
The Tahoe Series
TM
buildings from Tu Shed are designed to provide years of service when
properly maintained. Here are some helpful hints to keep your building in good working order.
PROTECT AGAINST WATER
The Tahoe Series™ buildings from Tu Shed include
LP® SmartSide siding and trim, treated to resist damage
from moisture and insects. We’ve applied quality paint
to these surfaces on our painted models for more
protection. However, the building owner should take
steps to avoid excess water being directed toward
the shed. This includes sprinkler/irrigation systems
and water run-o from another structure. Don’t allow
sprinklers to spray water directly on the shed, or another
building’s roof line or downspout to direct water onto
the shed. We DO recommend that the building’s siding
and trim surfaces be cleaned periodically with a broom
or low pressure hose. Unpainted models need to be
painted within 90 days to maintain warranty.
KEEP THAT PAINT FRESH
Like with most outdoor wooden structures, The Tahoe
Series buildings are better protected from the elements
when repainted regularly. We recommend repainting
your building every ve years.
INSPECT YOUR ROOF SYSTEM REGULARLY
The Tahoe Series sheds include a roof system
comprised of 7/16” osb roof decking, topped with
roong felt moisture barrier and 25-Year 3-tab asphalt
shingles. Regularly inspect the roof system to ensure
that it isn’t leaking and hasn’t sustained any damage. If
you notice a damaged or leaking roof, repair the roof
promptly. If the matter is a warranty issue, contact Tu
Shed. If the matter is from re, ood, water, earthquake,
earth movement, hail, wind adverse weather conditions,
vandalism, theft, act of God accident or other event
which is customarily covered by homeowners’
insurance, report the damage to your insurance
company and promptly schedule a repair.
CREATE SOME SPACE AROUND YOUR BUILDING
Don’t store items directly against the structure. Plants,
wood piles, debris, dirt backll and other items can trap
moisture against the building. Trim tree branches and
hedges so that they don’t have direct contact with the
building.
MOVING PARTS (DOORS, WINDOWS)
Keep foreign objects from obstructing the regular
operation of doors and windows. Keep the interior
window track clean and window screens clean. Repair or
replace damaged window panes and screens promptly.
Changes in seasons can cause the door to swell slightly.
The Tu Shed door is designed to limit this eect, but it
may be necessary to adjust the strike plate or the door
handle in severe cases. Additionally, because of their
weight, sheds can settle over time. This can cause the
door to go out of alignment. If this issue is minor, the
homeowners can adjust the strike plate on the door so
that it continues to catch properly. To adjust the strike
plate, use a #2 square bit and loosen the two fasteners,
adjust the plate accordingly and then re-tighten. To
adjust a door handle that is binding, slightly loosen the
9/16” nut on the inside handle. Do not remove the nut.
This slight adjustment should free the handle spring
and allow for easier use. If your shed includes a double
door, outside ground settling may cause the stationary
door to not latch properly at the oor. Alleviate this
problem by making the hole in the oor slightly larger to
allow the spring loaded pin to t.
If the building settling is severe, re-leveling the shed
will be necessary. Ground settling is not covered by
warranty, but Tu Shed will provide re-leveling service
for a reasonable fee.
LET THE VENTS DO THEIR WORK
The Tahoe Series sheds include wall venting for airow.
The galvanized steel oor joists also have vent holes to
allow air to ow under the building. Do not cover, block
or occlude any of these vents.
KEEP THE INSIDE CLEAN
You’ll enjoy your building much more if you keep the
inside clean. Don’t allow dirt or other organic debris to
accumulate inside the building. Promptly clean up any
spills.
THE TAHOE SERIES
™
BUILDINGS
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY