OLT SSGS812-FJ-Ply, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...ay Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper installation maintenance and repair Reversible Roof Lines Thank you for purchasing an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Buidling from Outdoor Living Today Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal res...

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 find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual If doing the assembly yourself have all the necessary tools ready to go and in working condition A list of required tools can be found after the parts list One helper is recommended to assist in cons...

Page 3: ...d 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 2 1 Cubic Yards of gravel required approximately 19 wheelbarrows 25 patio pavers 8 x 8 or larger Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists Patio paver stones are widely available from mo...

Page 4: ...2 x 68 1 4 Short Roof Side 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 68 1 4 Long Roof Side D Roof Section 4 5 8 x 48 x 37 1 2 Outer Plywood Roof Panels 2 5 8 x 45 1 2 x 37 1 2 Center Plywood Roof Panels 4 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 34 F R Facia Nailing Strips 12 3 4 x 3 4 x 44 1 2 Polygal Support Cleats 3 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 41 1 2 Caps for Polygal 2 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 41 1 2 Outside Caps for Polygal w nailing strip 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 41 1 2 Caps fo...

Page 5: ...Hinge x4 Pull Handle Ridge Board Connector x 2 Silver Square Drive Bit Hardware Kit Provided Black Drop Latch Silver Barrel Bolt Silicon Caulking Simpson Strong Tie Roof x 8 1 1 2 Finishing Pliers 300 pcs 174 pcs 26 pcs 520 pcs 43 pcs 16 pcs 540 pcs 1 pcs Black Headed Black Headed Double Rafter Bracket x 2 2 22 2 33 Single Rafter Bracket x 4 3 22 3 33 1 42 pcs Silver Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www o...

Page 6: ...ls Brush 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 colour Painting or staining your structure is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your shed You do not need to wait to paint or stain your shed the wood in your kit has been dried and can be stai...

Page 7: ... Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Position Joists flush with framing Flush with framing 2 Use a Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag You can find the Squar...

Page 8: ...rint should be 96 wide x 136 1 2 deep 136 1 2 8 Make sure Runners are flush with outside of framing not overhanging 3 Lay out completed Floor Joist Frames as illustrated There are 3 larger and 3 smaller Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96 wide x 136 1 2 deep 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section F r o n t o...

Page 9: ...ying floor down not to bend or twist floor When in place level floor completely Foundations 9 Complete all Floor Runners 11 Position Plywood Floor pieces 6 on top of completed Floor Joists The Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing and will sit slightly back from outside edge Keep plywood seams tight Hint Use a chalk line to mark location of floor joists to determine screw placement Fr...

Page 10: ...llustrated below Top Plates 2 tall side Important If you prefer Polygal Roof Panels on left side when facing front position wall panels as illustrated above Follow general assembly directions but note opposite orientations Left Side Polygal Roof Panel Orientation Front F r o n t Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Wall Section Identify all parts prior to starting Toll Free 1 888 658 1...

Page 11: ...anels will sit flush with floor framing in the corners with the rear panels sandwiched between them Note Siding will overhang the floor by approx 1 2 Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor framing when properly aligned Left Side Wall Panel Rear of Shed Bottom Wall Plate 13 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Wall Plate 1 1 2 x...

Page 12: ...sh with floor framing Rear of Shed 17 With the corner wall attachment complete position the Rear Window Wall Panel so vertical wall studs line up evenly Use a level to confirm solid and window walls are the same height Shim wall if necessary Vertical Wall Studs 18 With walls positioned correctly attach Rear Window Wall Panel to Solid Wall Panel as per Step 16 Studs aligned evenly Toll Free 1 888 6...

Page 13: ...s Regular Narrow The regular window kit 1x 24 1 16 top angle cut on ends 3 x 23 Sides Bottom Narrow window kit 1 x 19 7 8 Top 2 x 21 7 16 Sides 1 x 18 3 4 Bottom Window trim has a small dado on reverse face Outside flange of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit Trim dado sits in flange Note We recommend you wait to install the windows last so they don t get damaged during const...

Page 14: ...ure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16 Locate and position remaining Double Window Walls on floor 24 Position remaining Double Window Walls and attach as per Step 16 Place Window Inserts in window openings as per Step 19 21 Position and secure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16 20 Locate 2 Solid Side Walls and position on left side Side Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday c...

Page 15: ...on flush against right wall panel stud The Jamb is 3 1 4 wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding When positioned correctly secure Jamb using 4 2 1 2 screws 28 Position and attach the Door Header 2 x 3 3 8 x 45 1 2 to Door Jamb and Narrow Wall Panel top framing Header should sit flush with Door Jamb and Outside of Narrow Wall Panel Siding Attach with 3 2 1 2 screws Jamb sits flush with ti...

Page 16: ...ly in place secure with 3 2 1 2 screws per piece Bevel Siding of Extender Wall will overlap Wall Panel Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering Caulking is included to complete Polygal Windows only Additional Caulking may be required Caulking 159 3 4 159 3 4 Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 3 2 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to conf...

Page 17: ...s into adjacent extendor 32 Align and attach remaining Wall Extendors as per Step 30 31 Note Wall Extendors are not required for the Short Side walls 33 Locate Rear Top Plate 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 73 3 4 and position on wall framing flush on inside Align so angle cut on 33 3 4 degree end is facing the high wall and 22 1 2 degree end is facing the short wall Rear Top Plate Tip of 33 3 4 degree Top Plate fl...

Page 18: ...egree cut down edge to high wall side Once again position top plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate Side plate should also be flush with Rear Top Plate Secure with 4 2 1 2 screws per piece Complete Short Side Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 65 3 4 22 1 2 degree cut down edge 36 Position remaining Front Top Plate on wall framing and secure with 4 2 screws Front Top Plate Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 ...

Page 19: ...with 2 2 screws Adjustment to Gable may be required in Step 49 where it will be further secured Complete other Gable Wall 38 Lift up Gable Wall and place on top of rear wall Gable side with 33 3 4 degree cut will be aligned on high wall side Slide Gable Wall side to side and use a straight edge to line up angled framing of gable with Top Plates and Walls There is some tolerance try for best fit on...

Page 20: ...ard 1 3 16 x 2 1 2 x 7 Metal Ridge Board Con 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 68 1 4 Soffits Important Locate all parts necessary to assemble Long and Short Rafter Sections Follow Steps 40 43 to Assemble Rafter Sections Make sure to complete on a flat level surface Please note the differences between the Long and Short Rafters Sides Ridge Boards Long 2 Metal Ridge Board Connectors 2 Ridge Boards Short 2 Facia Nail...

Page 21: ...r end Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below When positioned correctly attach Ridge Board to remaining rafters with 2 2 screws rafter end 41 Locate 9 Rafters 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board Lay out on level ground as shown to the right Double up Rafters as illustrated Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 2 1 2 screws per piece Note completed rafter section will be flipp...

Page 22: ...ong Rafter Side up and place on Gable framing Make sure Metal Ridge Board Connectors of both Roof Sections are offset See Step 48 47 Slide Long Rafter Side on Gable framing so bottom of ridge board slips into Gable notch Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall as per Step 45 Bottom of Ridge Board fits in gable notch Top of Ridge Board will sit 1 2 lower than short rafter side ridge board ...

Page 23: ...9 Leave a 1 gap from top of rafter Roof Gusset C enter R after 91 wide 50 Prior to securing the Long Rafter Side make sure walls are aligned correctly Have two helpers push on both side walls at the top from the outside until side top plates are 91 apart from the inside 51 Attach all Single and Double Rafter Brackets where rafters meet Top Wall Plates inside of shed Attach with 2 1 1 4 screws and ...

Page 24: ...pports on ground first Complete remaining 11 Polygal Support Cleats 1 4 gap 54 Identify all Roof Panels There are 4 Outside Panels and 2 Center Panels The outside panels are x 48 x 37 1 2 while the center panels are x 45 x 37 1 2 Starting with an Outside Roof Panel on Short Rafter Side lift up and place on rafters so centered on mid rafter Plywood on roof should be flush with end of rafter at bott...

Page 25: ...th doubled up rafters Outer Roof Panel 48 wide Centered and 1 4 back 2 3 4 past rafter Short Roof Side 56 Screw Panel to Rafters through with 6 1 1 4 screw Lift up and place a Long Center Roof Panel on Rafters 45 1 2 wide Center Panel evenly on double rafters 57 Position Center Plywood Roof Panel so recessed back from the end of the rafters by 1 4 and attach to rafters as per Step 56 Slightly past...

Page 26: ...f side Position on rafters as per Step 55 Position panel so only a small gap exists at the apex of the shed Small Gap Outside Panel 48 wide x 37 1 2 long 61 Place Center Short Plywood Roof Panel on center double rafters as per Steps 55 57 60 When properly positioned attach with 6 1 1 4 screws Center Short Panel 45 1 2 wide Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoda...

Page 27: ...yer on each panel Exterior interior side of protective polygal film is printed on film be sure to note the side and install accordingly Slide panel up between rafters so it rests on Polygal Support Cleats From the inside carefully slide end of panel underneath plywood 66 Complete installation of remaining Polygal Panels as per Steps 63 65 With a Caulking Gun apply Silicon down each side of rafter ...

Page 28: ...m sort pieces according to color and pieces that are most pleasing to the eye Start with least visible side and use the least desirable pieces first Install trim to most visible sides as your skill installing trim improves Horizontal Gable Trim 4 Polygal Ridge Caps Vertical Trim 5 87 Angle Cut Facia Short 2 Side Facia 4 Vertical Corner Trim 4 Flower Boxes 5 Dutch Door with Hardware Above Door Trim...

Page 29: ...s Strips are positioned flush with siding and bottom skirting 68b Attach Top Wall Trims 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 45 1 4 to top of wall side wall panels Position with thicker end of bevel downward at top of wall tight against Soffits Attach with 4 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...corner Starting with a Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 2 Short Wall 79 2 Tall Wall 88 align tight underneath Soffit and Rafter Position flush with Filler Trim so Wide Trim will cap it when attached in Step 70 Use 8 1 1 2 finishing nails to secure Note that Narrow Trim will sit slightly below Bottom Skirting when correctly attached rear of shed 2 1 2 4 1 2 70 Position Wide Trim 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 2 Short Wall...

Page 31: ...prevent water from getting in Bottom Skirting 73 Attach Door Hinges to Top and Bottom Dutch Door sections Top Door has trim overhanging door at bottom while bottom door has trim recessed slightly Hinges should be centered on door trim with barrel nudged to end of trim Use 2 3 4 black headed screws as shown above 74 Place Bottom Dutch Door panel into position Gap 3 8 on bottom evenly space on sides...

Page 32: ...in Step 81 Cap overhangs rafter end by approx 1 76 Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door Handle is positioned on top door Drop Latch on bottom door Attach Black Drop Latch as illustrated above with 2 3 4 Black Screws Note how female part of Drop Latch is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position Drop Latch correctly Temporarily positioned Interior Vertical Door ...

Page 33: ...Do a dry run with side facia in Step 87 before attaching 82 Attach Side Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 71 3 8 to roof rafter ends There are 2 pieces per side Secure with 8 1 1 2 finishing nails per piece Side Facia will sandwich Front and Rear Facia Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching 80 Align and attach remaining Ridge Caps 3 1 2 wide over Double Raf...

Page 34: ... Attach Long Front and Rear Facia 3 4 x 3 1 2 78 3 4 to roof plywood and Outside Ridge Cap edge with 10 1 1 2 finishing nails and 2 1 1 2 screws Use screws where Outside Ridge Cap and Facia meet Once again Line Facia up so it is aligned with rafter ends Do a dry run with Front Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com ...

Page 35: ... Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly Instructions included on Page 37 Position com pleted Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 1 2 screws Screw from inside of box into the center wall stud Attach second screw 2 underneath first screw and once again into the wall stud Install Flower Box Kits underneath each window flush 90 Attach Interior Vertical Door Stops 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 72...

Page 36: ...lustrated above with 2 1 2 screws 92 Place Short Potting Shelf against wall framing and end of long shelf framing Attach with 2 1 2 screws as per Step 91 Use a level to confirm shelving is square and level Attach leg as previously illustrated Screw to wall stud and up into the underside of the of shelf framing Complete attaching remaining long shelfs as per Steps 91 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www ou...

Page 37: ...aps 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 window trim and screw from inside of box into the center wall stud with 2 2 screws 2 screws supplied with Base Kit Parts Lists A Base Rear Front Box Frames 3pcs 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 23 B End Cap Frames 2pc...

Page 38: ...hed Note Our buildings are shipped as an unfinished product If exposed to the elements the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery gray color If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain You may also wish to paint your new shed rather than stain it In both cases we recommend that you consul...