Use and Care Manual

PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE
Your Tuff Shed Tahoe Series building is designed to provide years of service when properly
maintained. Here are some helpful hints to keep you building in good working order.
Protect Against Water
The siding and trim of your Tahoe Series shed is LP® SmartSide, which is treated to resist damage from moisture and
insects. We’ve applied quality PPG paint to these surfaces 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.
Keep that Paint Fresh
We recommend repainting your Tahoe Series building every ve years to ensure that the siding and trim surfaces are
protected from the elements.
Inspect Your Roof System Regularly
The roof system of your Tahoe Series shed is comprised of 7/16” osb roof decking, topped with roong felt moisture
barrier and 25-Year 3-tab asphalt shingles from Owens Corning. 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 Tahoe Series 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
Your Tahoe Series shed includes two wall vents to create airow. The galvanized steel oor joists 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.