Outdoor living today 8x8 Gardener's Shed, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...tural and building code requirements are solely the customer 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 parts are tight Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper install...

Page 2: ... 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 2 Soffits 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 Roof Gussets angle cut on ends Roof 4 Roof Panels Shingles overhanging roof plywood on one end 8 pcs Long Filler Shingles 2 pcs Short Filler Shingles 4 Trim Miscellaneous Section Bottom Skirting 8 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 Bottom Skirting FJ Corner Sidewall Trim 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 Narrow Trim Side Wall 4 3 4 x 2 1 2 w x 75 Filler Trim 4 1 2 x 5 1 2 w x 82 ...

Page 3: ...ment Required Not Provided Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 Drill Bits 90 Metal Bracket 8 Black Barrel Bolt Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 3 1 1 2 Finishing Black Headed Black Headed x 228 x 120 x 22 x 191 x 18 x 10 x 32 x 308 x 1 Single Rafter Bracket x 4 Double Rafter Bracket ...

Page 4: ...lush with framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 4 1 Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush with framing Parts Steps 1 6 Floor Joists 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 71 7 8 x 4 Floor Joist ...

Page 5: ... larger and 2 smaller Frame Sections The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96 wide x 91 deep 4 Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 2 1 2 screws per section 2 When correctly positioned attach each Joist with 4 2 1 2 screws 2 per end Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 5 You can find the Square Drive Bit...

Page 6: ...e 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 6 plywood pushed together at seams 7 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor frame There are 2 Floor Runners per 91 side and 5 complet ed runners in total Use 3 2 1 2 screws per Floor Runner Make sure Runners are flush with outside front and rear floor framing but not overhanging Parts Steps 7 9 Floor Runner Short 1 1 2 ...

Page 7: ... end and 1 square cut Gable Walls 4 Door Jamb Narrow Wall Panel 12 wide Solid Wall Panel 6 Door Header Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 7 Bottom Wall Plate 12 Starting with Solid Wall Panels carefully lay panel face down Position and attach Bottom Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 screws Position so plates are fl...

Page 8: ... approximately 1 2 Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel is flush with outside of floor frame when properly aligned Side Wall Panel Front Rear of Shed Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 8 13 Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location On a Standard Kit there is 1 Window Wall Panel 6 Solid Wall Panels and 1 Narrow Wall Panel Mak...

Page 9: ... With the corner wall attachment complete position a third wall panel in place Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1 2 When positioned correctly attach both rear wall panel studs together as per Step 16 R e a r S o l i d W a l l 2x3 wall framing flush with floor framing Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 9 Optional Caulking seams wi...

Page 10: ...2 1 2 Screws x 3 total 22 Position and attach Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud with 3 2 1 2 screws as per Step 16 Note Narrow Wall is 73 high 2 shorter than Solid Wall Panels Siding overhangs adjacent wall stud and floor Parts Steps 23 Door Jamb 1 1 2 x 3 3 8 x 73 x 1 Hardware Steps 23 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 4 total 23 Locate Vertical Door Jamb and position flush against right wall panel stud T...

Page 11: ...m When positioned correctly fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 2 1 2 screws per wall panel Bottom Wall Framing Confirm Doorway Opening is 32 at top and bottom Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists 125 1 4 125 1 4 Advice Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters take time to confirm your walls are level square and plumb Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner to corner T...

Page 12: ...doorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 12 Parts Steps 26 28 Front Rear Top Plates 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 32 x 6 2 angled end 1 straight Hardware Steps 26 28 S3 2 Screws x 18 total 27 Next attach 2 Side Top Plates 1 per side The side top plates are angle cut down the edge Once again position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall framing Side plate should also be flush wit...

Page 13: ...l framing of each piece together with 3 2 1 2 screws Note prior to attaching try each combination of Gables for best fit Parts Steps 29 32 Gable Half Walls Triangular shaped x 4 Hardware Steps 29 32 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 6 total S3 2 Screws x 4 total Male Female Notch Ends Flashing 30 Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall The rear gable framing should sit flush w...

Page 14: ...le to walls to top plate with 2 2 screws Screw from the bottom of gable framing down into Top Plate and Wall Gables may need slight adjustment in Step 44 and then will be completely attached with an additional 6 2 screws 32 Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 29 31 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 14 straight edge Flas...

Page 15: ...nnector using 8 3 4 screws Total Length when connected is 91 Complete two Sets Position Metal Ridge Board Connector evenly on Ridge Boards Roof Gussets 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 Metal Ridge Board Connectors 2 33 1 2 Long 8 3 4 screws Parts Step 33 Ridge Boards Long 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 57 1 2 x 2 Ridge Boards Short 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 33 1 2 x 2 ...

Page 16: ...gether with 3 2 1 2 screws Ridge Board 34 Locate 6 Rafters 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board from Step 33 Lay out as illustrated on a flat level sur face Ridge Board 4 1 2 wide Soffits 56 1 2 Rafters 20 1 2 23 1 2 20 1 2 91 Centered on Rafter 45 1 2 A t t a c h D o u b l e d u p R a f t e r s w i t h 2 1 2 s c r e w s Soffit 45 1 2 36 Measure position and attach mid rafters as illustrated above ...

Page 17: ...is correctly positioned outside rafters will sit equally on gable framing and Soffit will sit approximately 1 8 away from wall panels Rafter should rest on gable framing 38 Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch Soffit should sit approx 1 8 away from wall panel Gable Notch Ridge Board Rafter Completed left side Rafters 40 Place 2nd completed Raf...

Page 18: ...l plate Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 18 41 Take the inside to inside measurment between Top Wall Plates and Bottom Wall Plates at the front middle and rear of your shed These measurements should each be approximatley 91 but more importantly if they are not within 1 4 of each other than your walls are not square Ensure walls are square before...

Page 19: ...r Single Bracket and 6 2 screws per Double Bracket 2 Screws 2 Screw 2 Screw 1 1 4 Screw 2 Screws 1 1 4 Screw Hardware Step 43 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 28 total Hardware Step 44 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 8 total S3 2 Screws x 20 total Y30 Single Rafter Brackets x 4 total Y31 Double Rafter Brackets x 2 total Parts Steps 45 Gussets 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 72 x 2 angle cut on ends Hardware Steps 45 S3 2 Screws x 8 total 45 Ro...

Page 20: ...entify Roof Panels There are 2 Rear and 2 Front Roof Panels Starting with a Right Rear Roof Panel lift up and place on rafters Shingles and plywood flush at center Right Rear Roof Panel Parts Steps 46 Roof Panels 51 wide x 4 Hardware Steps 46 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 8 total Shingles overhang plywood on outside panels Angle Screw from Rafter into Plywood 48 Locate Right Front Roof Panel roof plywood flus...

Page 21: ...eams Starting at the bottom slide the first Long shin gle in until flush with other bottom shingles Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 21 49 Position and attach Left Side Roof Panels as per Steps 47 49 51 Screw first Filler Shingle down to rafters using 2 2 1 2 screws 1 per panel Make sure to screw into both rafters Parts Steps 50 52 Filler Shingl...

Page 22: ...ter when securing 3 2 1 2 angle screwed into each mid rafter 54 Position 4 90 Metal Brackets onto the roof plywood and outside Rafter and secure with 4 1 1 4 screws each Complete for both Gables There are 8 brackets total 4 per side Hardware Step 54 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 32 total Y2 90 Metal Bracket x 8 total 4 1 1 4 Screws into each bracket Hardware Step 55 S1 2 1 2 Screws x 12 total Mid Rafter Roof ...

Page 23: ...ee 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 23 56 Attach Bottom Skirting Bevel around the base of the shed Bevel is thicker at bottom of board than the top Skirting will hide floor framing The side skirting pieces will meet together in the center Gaps on outside will be covered by Wide Trim pieces later Start side skirting pieces first then rear then front skirti...

Page 24: ... most pleas ing 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 Parts Steps 57 Filler Trims 3 4 x 2 1 2 x 75 x 4 Hardware Steps 57 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 32 total 58 Trim out Side Walls by attaching Top Wall Trim Position with thick end of Bevel downward at top wall tight against Soffits...

Page 25: ...m out corners start with Narrow Trim align tight underneath Soffit and Rafter Align Wide Corner Trim with bottom of Corner Trim Do a dry run in each corner before attaching to confirm positioning Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete other front corner as above Parts Steps 59 60 Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 79 x 4 Wide Corner Trim 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 82 x 4 Hardware Steps 59 60 N1 1 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...Steps 62 Horizontal Gable Trim 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 43 3 8 x 2 Metal Drip Edges x 2 Hardware Steps 62 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 10 total Drip Caps Horizontal Gable Trims over Drip Caps 63 Attach Side Wall Narrow Trims where wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall seam and tight underneath Soffit and Rafters Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece to secure Complete both si...

Page 27: ...x 52 1 2 x 4 Hardware Steps 66 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 total 64 Attach Rear Wall Narrow Trims where wall panels come together and leave a seam Position trim equally on wall seam and tight underneath Horizontal Gable Trim Use 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to secure Parts Steps 64 65 Rear Front Wall Narrow Trim 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 77 1 2 x 3 Hardware Steps 64 65 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 24 total 65 Position the ...

Page 28: ...ontal Gable Trims meet Secure with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Parts Steps 69 Pentagon Facia Plate 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 8 x 2 Facia Detail Plates 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 8 x 2 Horizontal Gable Plates 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 8 x 2 Hardware Steps 69 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 24 total Pentagon Facia Detail Plate Horizontal Gable Detail Plate Facia Detail Plate 67 Position Rear Facia angle cut ends and Side Facia square ...

Page 29: ...oorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 71 Place 3rd Ridge Cap 8 back from 2nd enough to cover shingle nails Attach 3rd Ridge Cap as per Step 70 Continue to position and attach Ridge Caps until half the roof is complete From opposite side position and attach Ridge Caps as described above One Ridge Cap is cut shorter to fit in the cen ter of the roof Attach center cap with 4 1 1 2 S...

Page 30: ...Hardware Steps 73 SB2 2 Screws x 9 total 1 4 Gap 3 8 Gap 2 Black Screws 74 Attach Black Drop Latch and Black Handle as illustrated above Attach the Black Latch with 4 2 Black Screws 1 3 4 Black Screw Not how femal part of Barrel Bolt is positioned higher than male Do a dry run first to position latch correctly Attach Door Handle with 2 3 4 Black Screws Important Drill pilot holes with 1 8 drill bi...

Page 31: ...ing Butt Screw insert into bottom thick part of siding 76 To reduce possible water from penetrating into the window cavity caulk gap on both sides of window opening prior to installing Window Insert Position insert in cavity and screw with 6 1 1 4 Screws On sides make sure to screw insert into the thick butt of the siding only Parts Step 76 Window Insert x 1 Hardware Step 76 S2 1 1 4 Screws x 12 t...

Page 32: ... the dado to give a better fit Parts Step 78 Window Trim Package x 1 Top 24 1 16 Long Angle Cut Ends x 1 Sides Bottom 23 Long x 3 Hardware Steps 78 N1 1 1 2 Finishing Nails x 16 total 79 Asseble Flower Box with included assembly instructions Position completed Flower Box below bottom of window trim and secure with 2 2 Screws Screw from inside of box into the center Window Wall Stud Attach second s...

Page 33: ...ion as to the positions statements or actions Note Our Sheds are shipped as unfinished products 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 bot...