Fairmont Garden Shed Garage Assembly Instructions 866-210-9273 info@yardcraft.
Thank you for the purchase of this Garden Building. This manual is designed to simplify the assembly process; however we recommend having an experienced carpenter involved in the project. Please read through the entire manual before starting! The Garden Building put together for this manual was a 12’x26’. This manual can also be used for other sizes. It took 3 men approximately 20 hours using the tools shown. However; it may take you longer, since it will probably be a new project for you.
Shed Pad Preparation Site Preparation The best thing you can do to contribute to the longevity of your new building is to install a quality pad. We recommend a minimum of a 6-12″ crushed stone base, at least 2′ larger than your building in both directions. Crushed stone allows for drainage should any moisture get underneath your shed. Drainage is of utmost importance, as the greatest enemy to any shed is moisture.
Unpack The Kit (1) Place the package as close to the assembly location as possible. (2) Cut package bands. Note: Floor unit is packaged separately. (3) Remove and organize parts from package. If You Got A Floor With This Unit, (Skip Steps 4-9) (4) Locate and lay out the 6’ pressure treated 2x4 Sill Plates, cutting them to length as needed.
Assemble Floor (10) Locate the parts to assemble the floor joists. (11) Push joists tightly together, and align the OSB scabs flush with the floor joists. Then; nail the OSB scab, using twelve 2” nails per Scab. Flip the joist, then repeat on opposite side. (13) Finish laying the joists and band boards out as shown. Note: Garage door sill consists of four joists nailed together. (14) The band boards have dado grooves precut to ensure proper joist placement.
(19) Continue until floor is complete. (20) Before proceeding, ensure that floor is square. Both measurements need to be equal. (21) Knock the joists on the end accordingly, till measurements are equal. Install Flooring (22) Layout the flooring as shown. (23) Start on the front left corner with a full 4’x8’ piece, making sure flooring is flush with floor joists. (24) Attach the corner of the flooring, using 2” nails.
(28) Center the floor joist evenly with the flooring splice, then nail the corner, after making sure flooring is tight against, and flush with the previous piece. (29) Nail the front corner as shown, making sure the flooring is tight against previous piece, then nail along the splice. (31) Before you finish attaching the first row flooring to the joist, make marks 12” on center for a guide to adjust the joist when nailing. Then finish nailing the first row flooring.
(35) Be sure to alternate the double, top wall plate splices. (36) Insert two 3” screws through the pre-drilled holes to attach bottom plate to each wall stud. Make sure bottom plate and wall studs are flush. (38) Attach all wall studs to top and bottom and wall plate. (39) Before fastening the double top wall plate, ensure that dado grooves align with wall studs, and are faced outward. (37) Repeat the process for the rest of the wall studs; but use four 3” screws as shown, for any splice.
(44) Nail along the top, after making sure the siding is flush with the center of the double top plate as shown. Use an 8” to 12” nail spacing. (45) Nail along the end, making sure siding is 1/2” out over the wall stud. (47) Put the next piece in place, flush with the previous piece, making sure the splice looks similar to the other grooves. Then fasten the corner of the siding to the plate. (48) Nail along the top as done in previous piece.
Install Soffit (53) Make a mark 4-5/8” down from top of siding. Repeat on opposite end. (54) Snap a line, using the marks from the previous step. (56) Repeat for the rest of the soffit strips, making sure the bottom of soffit strip is even with the line. (57) Install soffit, starting on the right side of the wall, with the overlap edge sticking out 1/2” past the wall frame.
(62) Fasten to floor, using two 3” screws at every stud, trying to hit the floor joists. (63) Repeat for the rest of the wall, (64) Attach bottom edge of siding again; making sure wall is in to floor, using an 8” to 12” nail against the floor frame. spacing. Do not leave the back wall standing alone, without firmly bracing it. Brace Back Wall (65) Locate a rafter to use for bracing. Fasten the bottom, using two 3” screws. (66) Make sure the wall is level, then fasten the brace to the wall.
(71) Fasten both door studs with dados, to the door header, using four 3” screws. (72) Toe screw door header to door blocks, as shown. (73) Fasten the rest of the studs, using the same method as the back wall. Install Front Wall Siding (74) Lay out siding as shown here, with the over lap towards the right. (75) Starting with the piece beside the door, place the siding even with the center of the double top plate, then make sure siding has 3/4” reveal along edge of door frame, before nailing.
(80) Before fastening the full pieces, check to see if the door opening is square. IF NOT, pull the bottom of the wall left or right to adjust it, then fasten the rest of the pieces. (81) Cut the end of the siding, repeating steps (51 and 52) Then, install soffit, repeating steps (53 to 58) (82) Fasten the front wall securely, repeating steps (59 to 67) Assemble Solid Gable Wall (83) Locate and lay out the parts to assemble the gable wall with no garage door opening.
Assemble Gable Wall With Garage Door Opening (89) Locate and lay out the parts to assemble the gable wall with garage door opening. Note: Gable walls are interchangeable. Place garage door opening on desired gable wall. (90) Attach all wall studs to top and bottom wall plate. Note: Top and bottom wall plates have double dados for the door studs. (92) Move the bottom plate cutout piece up to the top of door opening, and fasten securely, using 3” screws. (93) Make a mark at 11-1/4” as shown.
Install Gable Wall Siding (98) Locate and lay out the gable siding for the garage door gable, with overlap towards the front. (99) Align siding flush with the top, and edge of front wall siding, using 2” siding nails. (101) Incorrect! Ensure bottom corner of siding is properly aligned. (102) Correct! Attach to wall studs, using 2” siding nails. (103) Install the next siding piece. Note: Do not nail the siding along the bottom, at the garage door opening.
Cut Out For Windows and Garage Doors (107) Run a 2” screw through siding at each corner of the window. (109) Remove the screws and (108) Use the screws to snap a chalk line outlining window frame. chalk line, then; set the saw at 1/2”, and cut along the lines. (110) Repeat for the other window, and also the garage door, using the same method. (111) For the bottom of the garage door, where the circular saw can not access, use either the sawzaw or a chisel to cut the bottom.
Assemble Rafters (116) Ready for rafters! (117) Lay out the rafter pieces and the gussets. Note: Two rafters will be assembled using only one rafter gusset, the remaining rafters will be assembled using two rafter gussets. (118) Align the rafters as shown, then move to next step. Install Rafters (119) Assemble each rafter by attaching one gusset to each side of the rafters as shown, using a total of ten 2” nails per gusset.
Install Gable Peak Siding (125) Toe screw all the rafters to top wall plate, making sure rafter is straight. (126) Lay out the gable peak pieces as shown, with the over lap towards the front. (127) Snap a chalk line 1/4” below the bottom of the soffit as shown. Note: The peak pieces in the front will be sticking down past the garage door opening. Once installed, cut it back flush with the frame, using the same method as before.
(134) Fasten the top as shown. (135) Install right gable overhang, repeating previous steps. (137) Correct! Fasten firmly , using a 3” screw. (138) Repeat previous steps for opposite gable. (139) Properly secure gable overhangs with 3” screws, every 10 to 12 inches. (140) Locate the 4 gable braces then fasten them at the siding splices in the peak, using 3” screws. (141) Fasten the bottom of the gable brace on both sides.
Install Roof Sheathing (143) Locate the roof sheathing, and scatter it out, starting with a full 4’x8’ piece on the right side. (144) Starting from the end, make a mark every 24”. (145) Starting with the right piece, push roof sheathing tight against the gable overhang, and align flush with bottom edge of gable rafter, then attach, using a 2” nail. (146) Make sure sheathing is centered on rafter, then attach at bottom left corner.
Install Front And Back Fascia (152) Repeat previous steps for the back side. Note: If the marks on the sheathing do not align properly with the rafters, you will need to lift a corner of the building, to adjust it. (153) Hold the fascia in place, making sure it is centered with the rafter, then move to next step before nailing. (155) Fasten to rafters, using two 2” trim nails per rafter, and making sure fascia is flush with the top of the rafters, and with the gable fascia.
Install Windows, Trim, And Vents (161) Caulk around the perimeter of the window, and in every groove along the top, before moving to next step. (162) Install window, making sure (163) Lay out the trim for the winit is straight, then fasten it, using dow. three 2” screws per side. (164) Align side trim piece along the lines on the window frame as shown and attach using 2” trim nails. Repeat for the left trim piece. (165) Install the rest of the trim pieces as shown. Repeat for the other window.
Install Door Trim And Shutters (170) Align trim flush with edge of siding and attach, using two - 2” trim nails spaced every12 to 14 inches. (171) Repeat for the other side, making sure the trim to trim opening is 72” before nailing. Check the measurement on the middle and bottom as well. (172) Fasten the top piece, making sure you divide it out evenly across the top. (173) Install diamond plate as shown, using two 2” nails every 10 to 12 inches.
Install Garage Door Trim (179) Fasten the top pack-out, again; making sure you keep it flush with outside pack-out. (180) Fasten the short pack-out as shown. Repeat on opposite side. (182) Install short trim piece. Repeat on opposite side. (183) Install top trim piece, dividing it out evenly. If necessary; cut the piece to ensure a proper fit. (181) Fasten the left side trim piece as shown, using 2” trim nails. Repeat on right side.
(188) Fasten the other hinges, keeping door flush with the trim on the left side. (189) Repeat for the right door, (190) Finish fastening the rest of again, making sure you keep the the hinges, using previous steps. top of the door down from the trim, approximately 1/4” as shown. (191) Pull door in, tight against the frame, then make a mark for the inside latch pin. Repeat on the bottom. (192) Drill a hole, with 5/16” drill bit, using the pre-made marks. (193) Repeat on the bottom.
Interior (197) Install the door spring fastener, using two 1-1/4” black screws. (198) Fasten the other section of the spring to the door, using two 1-1/4” black screws. (200) Install hurricane ties, using 1-1/4” screws. (201) Correct! (Skip the ramp (203) Lay out the ramp pieces, if you got a floor with this unit. Note: You will need to cut one 6’ board in half for the cross pieces. (199) Fasten the crossties, using 3” screws. Note: Divide the crossties out equally.
Install Drip Edge (206) Position ramp. (207) Keep drip edge flush with (208) Overlap the gable piece over the gable as shown, then nail every the bottom piece and nail only the 12 to 14 inches, using roofing bottom. nails. (Nails not included.) Repeat for the next piece, keeping flush with the other gable. (209) Make a mark on the drip edge, parallel with the gable splice. (210) Cut along the mark. (866) 210-9273 - info@yardcraft.com (211) Bend around the top as shown.
