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12x12 Space Maker Garden Shed 

with Metal Roof & AK Siding 

Assembly Manual

Revision #1.0 

Aug 17, 2021

Outdoor Living Today           www.outdoorlivingtoday.com             sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com

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Safety Points and Other Considerations 
Our products are built for use based on 
proper installation and normal residential 
use, on level ground. Please follow the  
instruction manual when building your  
shed and retain the manual for future  
maintenance purposes.

Thank you for purchasing a 
12x12 SpaceMaker Garden 
Shed from Outdoor Living 
Today. Please take the time 
to identify all the parts prior 
to assembly.

Important Information:

 

- It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before  
ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area. 
 
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's  
responsibility, and should be abided by.  
 
- Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and 
repair of any of our products. 
 
- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the 
snow off the roof(s).  
 
- In high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.  
 
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.  
 
- In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line  
@ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier 
replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be 
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period. 
 
- All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manu-
facturing and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included. 
 
- Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your 
warranty. Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written 
instructions.

Summary of Contents for 12x12 SpaceMaker Garden Shed

Page 1: ...e of any liability for improper installation maintenance and repair of any of our products Snow load ratings vary by geographical location If heavy or wet snowfall occurs it is advisable to sweep the...

Page 2: ...e on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual...

Page 3: ...paced with one at each end of floor frame Saves money on materials easy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 3 0 Cub...

Page 4: ...tached Top Wall Plates Gables 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 70 3 4 Front Rear Riser Plates 4 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 Side Riser Plates 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 45 Front Rear Top Plates angle cut ends 2 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 51 1 2...

Page 5: ...led 4 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 71 1 4 Side Facia 2 9 1 2 x 7 3 8 Pentagon Detail Plates 2 8 x 5 1 2 Facia Detail Plates 4 8 x 4 1 2 Front Rear Detail Plates Miscellaneous 2 31 1 2 x 72 Left Right Doors 1 each 2...

Page 6: ...Hinge x6 Pull Handle x 2 Ridge Board Connector x 3 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Barrel Bolt Silicon Caulking 1 1 2 Finishing 400 pcs 245 pcs 39 pcs 560 pcs 24 pcs 23 pcs 650 pc...

Page 7: ...h off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularly Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting Staining Your cedar shed if left untreated will weather to a silvery grey color Painting...

Page 8: ...ground as illustrated above Position 72 Floor Joists in 75 frames and 63 1 2 Floor Joists in 66 1 2 frames Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Position Joist so flush with framing Flush with...

Page 9: ...Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag 4 Attach each completed section together with 16 2 1 2 screws as illus trated above Hardware Step 4 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 32 total Toll Free 1 888 658 1658...

Page 10: ...Caution you will need 2 people to assist you Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales...

Page 11: ...rtant Check to confirm that your floor is level prior to proceeding to the next step of wall assembly 141 1 2 182 Front of Shed B Wall Section Solid Wall Panels 9 1 with 2 extra studs Side Riser Plate...

Page 12: ...d Walls Important Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1 8 drill bit prior to screwing This will make it much easier to attached together Pilot Hole Plate first Parts Step 9 Solid Wall Panels 45 1 2 x 8...

Page 13: ...l Panel so bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor frame Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 Attach rear wall panel studs together as per Step 11 2x3 wall framin...

Page 14: ...Wall Panels At the front of the shed side walls will sit flush with front floor framing Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed 16 Secure remaining two Narrow Window Walls to bot...

Page 15: ...ep 17 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 8 total Door Jamb sits flush with wall framing and tips of bevel siding 18 Position and attach Door Header Riser to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should fi...

Page 16: ...x 70 x 2 Hardware Step 19 20 S3 2 Screws x 13 total 20 Place assembled Door Header onto Door Header Riser and attach with 7 2 screws 21 Locate Drip Edge with Bevel Siding attached Attach to Door Heade...

Page 17: ...ceeding Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering your shed Caulking is included to complete roof only Additional Caulking may be required Caulking Angle screws into perimeter F...

Page 18: ...ides of shed Parts Steps 24 Side Riser Plates 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 x 4 Hardware Steps 24 S3 2 Screws x 24 total 25 Position and attach Front Rear Top Plates There are two pieces with angle cut ends...

Page 19: ...ide plates flush 27 Locate Triangular Gable Half Walls for both sides of shed Align framing and wall siding lap together Screw center wall framing of each piece together with 4 2 1 2 screws Note Prior...

Page 20: ...n attachment will be completed with an additional 6 screws Screw from the bottom of Gable framing down into Top Wall Plate and Wall Framing Complete Gable positioning and attachment on the other side...

Page 21: ...ffits C Rafter Section Ridge Boards 68 1 4 2 Ridge Boards 45 1 2 3 Gussets 3 Rafters 18 29 Locate Ridge Boards and attach together using Metal Ridge Board Connectors and 8 3 4 screws evenly spaced on...

Page 22: ...S2 1 1 4 Screws x 48 total 31 Attach completed Ridge Board to ends of both outside Rafters with 2 2 screws per end Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated above When positioned correctly...

Page 23: ...ws rafter Important Pilot Hole Soffits to prevent splitting Important Pilot hole Soffit to prevent splitting 33 Complete second Rafter section following Steps 30 32 136 1 2 45 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 20...

Page 24: ...e resting on Top Plate Gable Notch Slide bottom of Ridge Board into notch of Gable Slight gap between Wall and Soffit 36 Lift second Rafter Section up and place on Gable Framing Slide Rafter Section u...

Page 25: ...using a clamp to hold the Ridge Boards together flush while screwing Stagger screw position vertically on Ridge Board to create a stronger connection Complete both sides Important if there is a gap b...

Page 26: ...and then secure 40 Start by attaching one Gusset onto the mid dle Rafters as illustrated Attach only 1 2 screw per side now Important Pilot hole Gussets to prevent splitting Parts Steps 40 41 Gussets...

Page 27: ...42 Y30 Single Rafter Bracket x 6 total Y31 Double Rafter Bracket x 4 total S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 total S3 2 Screws x 36 total 42 Attach all Single and Double Rafter Brackets where Rafters meet Top Wall...

Page 28: ...4 x 3 1 2 x 45 1 2 x 10 Parts Steps 43 48 Batten Spacers 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 15 3 4 x 16 Hardware Steps 43 48 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 112 total D Roof Section Metal Ridge Caps 3 Metal Roof Panels Long 86 8 Roof B...

Page 29: ...utside Rafter Batten Spacer allows you to line up next row of Battens Attach each Batten Spacer with 2 1 1 4 screws 46 Locate 2 more Outside Roof Battens and 1 Inside Roof Batten Place outside Battens...

Page 30: ...tens on out side Rafter Attach Batten Spacers to outside Rafter with 2 1 1 4 screws per spacer Locate 2 more Outside Roof Battens and 1 more Inside Roof Batten Attach row of Battens to Rafter with 9 1...

Page 31: ...l Roof Panels Long 86 long x 8 Hardware Steps 49 54 2 Metal Roof Screws x 60 total Hardware Steps 49 54 Metal Roof Hangers x 4 total Metal Roof Panels overlap each other 50 Metal Roof Panels overhang...

Page 32: ...each panel to seal the joints Place panels down one by one once seam is caulked You will likely need assistance from a helper for this step Bead of caulking Bead of caulking Important Metal Roof Hanga...

Page 33: ...he cap approximately 1 2 past each end When ridge cap is correctly positioned secure with 18 2 long self tapping metal screws using 1 4 nut driver 9 side Screw into final Battens into center of Batten...

Page 34: ...st Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves Double Door with Hardware 1 Reg Windows 2 Reg Windows Trims 2 Wide Corner Trim 4 Bottom Skirting 14 Side Trims 8 Facia Nail...

Page 35: ...f Shed Side of Shed Rear of Shed 58 Attach Bottom Skirting Bevel below the two front Narrow Window Walls Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Parts Step 58 Bottom Skirting Bevel 7 8 x 4 1 2 x...

Page 36: ...thick end of Bevel downwards at top of wall tight against Soffits Attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Complete both sides Parts Step 62 Horizontal Gable Trims Bevel 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 x 3...

Page 37: ...Parts Step 64 Wide Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 90 x 4 Hardware Step 64 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 64 Attach Wide Corner Trims over Filler Trims Wide Trim will cap Side Trims Attach with 8 1 1...

Page 38: ...underside of Battens flush edge to edge Repeat this step on rear of shed Fasten each cleat with 3 1 1 4 screws per piece Parts Step 68 70 F R Facia angled ends 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 81 1 4 x 4 Hardware Step...

Page 39: ...cia will cap Front and Rear Facia 70 Attach remaining Front Rear Facia pieces to Facia Cleats under Roof Battens with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Once again line up Facia so it is aligned with Rafter end...

Page 40: ...dware provided Note illustration of Hinge may not be accurate The of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model 3 4 Screw 2 Screws 73 Attach Door Hinges to both Left and R...

Page 41: ...ning complete all 2 Black Screw attachments Note Do not over tighten hinge screws when using screw gun Tighten 3 4 of the way and use a Screw Driver to finish so as not to strip screws 76 Attach Horiz...

Page 42: ...lange 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 x 1 Hardware Step 78 S3 2 Screws x 6 total 79 The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Vertical Door Flange To position Cane Bolt correctly attach to flange first close doors...

Page 43: ...th screws to prevent wood splitting Hardware Step 80 Y3 Door Handles x 2 total Y4 Barrel Bolt x 1 total SB1 3 4 Black Screws x 9 total SB2 2 Black Screws x 5 total Parts Step 81 Regular Window Inserts...

Page 44: ...t Trim dado sits in flange Parts Step 83 Flower Box Kits x 2 Hardware Step 83 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total 83 Assemble Flower Box Kits with Assembly Instructions included on Page 46 Position completed Fl...

Page 45: ...ps 3 On a flat surface flip Flower Box on it s rear face Evenly space Brackets and secure through Base Frame and into the Brackets with 2 1 1 4 screws per Bracket Position completed Flower Box beneath...

Page 46: ...ntext such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product If exposed to the elements t...

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