OLT Architectural Knotty with Cedar Roof, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...r s responsibility and should be abided by 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 p...

Page 2: ...ny to ensure there are no gas or electric lines buried in the area before digging Decide on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or...

Page 3: ...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 1 0 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 9 wheelbarrows 12 patio p...

Page 4: ...ht Roof Panels 41 Shingles overhanging plywood on right side 3F 4 Roof Facia Cleats 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 42 3G 6 Long Roof Filler Shingles 3H 2 Short Roof Filler Shingles 3I 12 Roof Ridge Caps 3J 4 Miscellan...

Page 5: ...ponents not actual size Screws and Nails Cane Bolt M 1 Pc 6 x 6 Maximizer HARDWARE PACKAGE 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 2 3 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nail Square Drive Bit 3 A 1 Pc F 250 Pcs J 26 Pcs C 124 Pcs I 38 Pcs E 13...

Page 6: ...off dirt from walls Brush off snow from roof regularily Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof Painting Staining Your cedar shed if left untreated will weather to a silvery grey colour Paintin...

Page 7: ...te Floor Footprint is 70 wide x 75 deep Concrete Pad optional foundation method 1 Lay out one Floor Frame Section Part 1A and Floor Joists 2 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 72 Part 1B as illustrated above Space joist...

Page 8: ...s shown below Screw sections together with 8 2 1 2 screws Part B Alternate screw location Use a wood clamp to keep frames together while screwing 5 When completed your floor footprint should be 70 wid...

Page 9: ...l in both directions to confirm square Both should be approximately 102 1 2 Adjust floor if necessary Concrete slab foundation Foundations 6 Attach Floor Runners 3 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 70 Part 1C to comple...

Page 10: ...s 2 pcs Part 2H Door Jamb 2 pcs Part 2C Bottom Wall Plate 6 pcs Part 2B Bottom Wall Plate 12 Carefully lay a Wall Panel Part 2A face down Locate a Wall Plate 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 35 Part 2B and position pl...

Page 11: ...floor with the butt of the siding overhanging the floor Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 7 8 Important initial wall orientation is important If wall not aligned correctly you may experien...

Page 12: ...at top and screw in the middle and bottom of framing Screw on a slight angle into the meat of both frames 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position a second side wall panel in place Option...

Page 13: ...per Steps 16 18 Rear Wall panel framing aligned flush with floor framing Side Floor Framing R e a r W a l l 18 Align vertical wall frames of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 2 1 2 scre...

Page 14: ...hed filler strip is facing to the outside Position outside of Jamb flush with outside of siding At the floor Jamb should be flush with floor framing 22 Attach Door Jamb to vertical wall stud with 4 2...

Page 15: ...on both ends 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 Part 2E on top wall framing Top plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and aligned flush with the inside of top wall framing Attach to framing with 4 2 screws...

Page 16: ...raming Confirm 64 Wide between Door Jambs Caulking Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam Caulking not included in kit Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists Import...

Page 17: ...e Gable Wall Part 2H so gable framing sits flush with the inside of the top plate Center from front to rear using a Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up Adjust gable acc...

Page 18: ...1 2 x 45 Part 3A 1 Ridge Board 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3B and 1 Soffit 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 70 Part 3C Evenly space out Rafters and lay out as illustrated to the left on a flat level surface 3 4 thick Ridge Bo...

Page 19: ...dge Board and Soffit prior to screwing to prevent splitting Soffit Ridge Board Soffit 35 17 1 2 33 Attach end of Soffit Board flush to ends of outside rafters with 2 1 1 4 screws Part C per rafter end...

Page 20: ...n rafter section is correctly positioned outside rafters will sit equally on gable framing and soffit will sit approximately 1 8 to 1 4 away from wall panels 36 Slide rafter section up on gable framin...

Page 21: ...eader closer together from outside Before moving on with further steps confirm your shed is square at wall height by checking the diagonal distance of the top walls on the inside In both directions th...

Page 22: ...with 4 1 1 4 Screws Part C evenly spaced Attach remaining cleats to panels The cleat provides for a greater nailing surface later when you attach side facia Roof Plywood flush with rafter end 1 screw...

Page 23: ...h filler and roof above exposure line with 1 2 1 2 Screw Part B Only attach first long filler shingle at this point 1 screw at top into ridge board 47 Position and attach front side roof panels as per...

Page 24: ...il half roof is complete From opposite side position and attach ridge caps as described above Score cut 1 ridge cap to 12 or to fit in the center of roof Attach center cap with 4 7 8 Shingle Nails Par...

Page 25: ...g from exploded drawing Interior Cane Bolt Door Stops Door Threshold Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Miscellaneous Section Identify all parts prior to starting Rear Filler Trim 2...

Page 26: ...ar Bottom Skirting 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 34 3 4 Part 4C with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece 54 Locate both 3 4 x 4 3 8 x 79 Door Trims Part 4A Position a Trim so it covers the Door Jambs and is flus...

Page 27: ...th 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Door Trim 4A will cap side trim as shown above 60 Attach Horizontal Gable Trims 4 pcs 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 37 7 8 Part 4H with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F per piece Posit...

Page 28: ...e of plywood roof sheathing and roof cleat with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F 64 Attach Front and Rear Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 79 1 2 Part 4L to ends of rafters with 10 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Front...

Page 29: ...on side 1 2 gap at bottom 68 With door aligned attach door hinge to door trim with 3 2 Black Headed Screws Part I Hint Do not attach all the 2 screws in each hinge until both doors are positioned corr...

Page 30: ...art 4Q with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Part F Leave small gap to allow for proper door opening and closing Above Door Trim 71 Attach Horizontal Door Stop 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 64 Part 4R with dado facing out t...

Page 31: ...rame left door from outside using 6 2 screws Part E Position on inside edge of door frame so flange overlaps door frame by 1 Door Flange 72 Attach Door Threshold 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 62 1 2 Part 4S with 4 2...

Page 32: ...Handles Part K with 3 4 Black Screws Part J 2 Screws 2 Screws 3 4 Screw 76 Position Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 71 Part 4U in each corner screwing into door framing using 6 2 screws Part E Before attachi...

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