Solid Build BRIGHTON, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...se read the instructions carefully and follow them closely By doing so you will avoid unnecessary problems and save time It is recommended to start the assembly process only once all the components of your shed have been identified sorted and classified by size This intro also contains recommendations related to the maintenance of your shed ...

Page 2: ...ce and outer layers and only then from the inside layers Thus when the outer layers start shrinking the inside layers due to stronger moisture oppose to shrinking Firstly the surface starts chapping then the inside layers follow When the timber dries it can get a longitudinal warp or a cross warp A longitudinal warp is when the drying straight balk bends flat plank twists and gets the form of the ...

Page 3: ...void warping Once you have erected the shed let it settle for a couple of days and finish with a coat of paint stain or other appropriate treatment Make sure there are no unembedded tongues and grooves at the time of treatment as warping may occur when moisture is applied The most effective way to protect the wood from insects and decay is to treat it with substances that are toxic to fungus and i...

Page 4: ...BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 5: ...H OF THE BOARD WIDTH EXCEEDS 1 8 LENGTH EXCEEDS 30 OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BOARD CRACKS AT THE END OF THE BOARD ENTERS THE INSIDE OF THE NOTCH RESIN GAPS ALL WOODEN PARTS MAX WIDTH MAX LENGTH 3 WIDTH EXCEEDS LENGTH EXCEEDS 3 OTHER WOOD DEFECTS ALL WOODEN PARTS HAVING A DIRECT IMPACT TOWARDS THE MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BOARD 5 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DEFECTS ...

Page 6: ...RUDE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY FALLEN OUT KNOT WITHIN THE FEMALE CONNECTION WALL AND ROOF BOARDS LIGHT DOES NOT PROTRUDE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY LIGHT DOES PROTRUDE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL CRACKS DOORS WINDOWS SURFACES AROUND THE HANDLE SHUTTERS PLANTERS NOT ACCEPTABLE FALLEN OUT KNOT ROOF BOARDS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Acceptable only in cases where bituminous felting is applied NOT ACCEPTABLE 6 BRIGHTOL...

Page 7: ... characteristics of the wood shall not be held as grounds for exchanging of parts DEFORMED TIMBER Only parts that are not possible to be installed utilizing clamps shall be considered as defects DEFECTIVE PARTS APPEARANCE The above mentioned defects are considered as tolerable The manufacturer recommends sanding and cleaning resin pockets using a spatula All of the defects that are not visible fol...

Page 8: ...EMBLY Tools needed for assembly Rubber mallet Hammer Tape measure Pliers for removing staples 5M Allen wrench for hinge adjustment Ladder Drill Handsaw FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO CLIPS GO TO shorturl at ejvzT or scan the QR code opens YouTube playlist ...

Page 9: ...x 1 90 1 2 4 3 4 2 7 8 8 x 1 129 1 8 5 3 8 1 3 8 9 x 1 137 5 3 8 1 3 8 10 x 1 43 3 4 5 3 8 1 3 8 11 x 1 51 1 2 5 3 8 1 3 8 12 x 1 1 152 3 4 5 3 8 1 3 8 13 x 1 116 3 4 21 1 3 8 14 x 1 116 3 4 21 1 3 8 15 x 2 152 3 4 5 1 2 1 3 4 16 x 1 152 3 4 5 1 2 1 3 4 17 x 4 78 3 4 1 1 2 5 8 18 x88 2 65 3 1 2 3 4 19 x 4 66 1 2 43 4 31 2 3 4 20 x 4 76 3 8 1 1 2 5 8 21 x 2 8 5 8 4 3 4 B C A A A A A A A B C C A B C...

Page 10: ...3 1 2 3 4 26 x 31 2 35 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 27 x 8 53 3 8 1 1 8 3 4 28 x 4 77 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 A A B B C A B C B C A A B A B 5x90 mm 4x40 mm M6 2x40 mm x 14 x 42 x 4 x 570 5x70 mm 3x30 mm M6 Barrel Bolt Window Hardware x 18 x 68 x 24 x 2 x 3 3x25 mm 6x160 mm 6x70 mm Door Handle Lock Cylinder 1 x 8 x 6 x 4 x 1 x 1 3 BRIGHTON 10 ft x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 11: ...oor from sagging in the coming decades as well as isolate the potential rotting from below NOTE if building on a treated wood grid or plywood covered platform you don t have to use the treated foundation beams at all Just start building directly on your foundation platform BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 Position Dimension in Quantity 1 109 3 8 x 2 3 8 x 1 1 2 7 ...

Page 12: ...surements should be equal Push the corners until you get even measurements Then carefully remove the starter boards and set them aside 3 For installation on a concrete foundation double check the floor joists are level and anchor them using concrete screws every 18 24 Concrete screws or anchors can be purchased at your local hardware store 4 If your foundation consists of a pressure treated wood g...

Page 13: ...13 1 FLOOR JOIST DIAGRAM Position Dimension in Quantity 1 109 3 8 x 2 3 8 x 1 1 2 7 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 14: ...14 STEP 2 ANCHOR STARTER FRONT BACK WALL BOARDS Position Dimension in Quantity 2 117 3 8 x 2 5 8 x 1 3 8 2 x6 2 2 5x90mm 5x90mm 2 5x90mm 5x90mm BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 15: ...15 STEP 3 ANCHOR BOTTOM SIDE WALL BOARDS OPTIONAL 6x160mm x6 3 Position Dimension in Quantity 3 2 117 3 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 16: ...dation using 3 extra long 51 2 wood screws Predrill and use a driver drill in this case TIP For added support you may install a plywood subfloor on the floor joists or wood foundation before fastening the starter boards From there on you won t need screws for the rest of the wall assembly TRICK To ensure the starter row is square at right angles use a piece of factory cut plywood or another large ...

Page 17: ... 4 2 STEP 4 ASSEMBLE WALLS AND DOOR FRAME Lay out all the door frame and window combo parts Check door hinge direction against the door panels Slide the assembled frame into the front wall opening DO NOT HANG DOOR PANELS NOW 1 Screw 7b and 7c to 7a 2 Slide in the tall windows 3 Screw the 7d to 7b and 7c 117 3 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 117 3 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 3 4 3 5x90mm x4 7d 7a 7b 7b 5 5 5x90mm x4 7c 23...

Page 18: ...ts at the bottom and hinges face outside 5 Using long wood screws provided screw frame pieces at the predrilled holes at each corner and inner frame strips Make sure the screws go all the way into the U shaped channel a Screw POS 7b and POS 7c to POS 7a b Slide in the tall windows c Screw the POS 7d to POS 7b and POS 7c 6 Slide the assembled frame into the front wall opening NOTE It s easier to in...

Page 19: ...sition Dimension in Quantity 24 1 STEP 5 INSTALL WINDOW 19 install slide in window 55 1 4 x 40 3 4 NOTE Window can be installed on either of the side walls 24 6 6 ADD ON WINDOW BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 20: ... side has holes for window handles and the exterior a brown aluminum weather guard at the bottom Please refer to the add on window installation manual for details NOTE A double window included in the kit can be installed on either of the side walls TRICK If you have warped boards use them near the bottom of the construction the weight of the rest of the structure forces them to straighten out fast...

Page 21: ...n Quantity 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 1 1 STEP 6 ASSEMBLE TOP WALL BOARDS 5 12 11 9 11 5x70mm 5x70mm 129 1 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 137 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 43 3 4 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 51 1 2 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 152 3 4 x 5 1 4 x 1 3 8 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 22: ...POS 12 to the perpendicular boards below them Drill pilot holes use 2 long screws at each corner NOTE Notice that the top wall boards POS 12 do not have the tongue and are tapered to replicate the angle of the gable TRICK If you re in a rush to stain or paint your shed as soon as possible or some boards are not fully seated you can help them settle by using ratchet straps to pull the wall boards t...

Page 23: ...S AND ROOF BEAMS 13 116 3 4 x 21 x 1 3 8 116 3 4 x 21 x 1 3 8 152 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 1 3 8 152 3 4 x 5 1 2 x 1 3 8 Make sure the front gable slides well into the door frame If it doesn t check if the screws holding the door frame are crewed all the way in BEAMS GABLE BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 24: ... in windy areas NOTE Make sure the front gable slides well into the door frame If it doesn t check if the screws holding the door frame are crewed all the way in TRICK If the gable is not flush with the top wall boards use the mallet from the bottom of the paddles from top to bottom to lift the crossing boards one by one until it becomes even 1 4 difference is acceptable and will disappear once th...

Page 25: ...25 x6 x4 x4 STEP 8 FASTEN GABLES AND ROOF BEAMS 13 15 12 5x70mm 5x70mm 5x70mm 5x70mm 5x70mm BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 26: ...26 Position Dimension in Quantity 17 4 STEP 9 INSTALL WIND STUDS OPTIONAL 78 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 5 8 6x70 mm x4 x8 x4 17 4x40 mm x4 Ø Ø 1 1 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 27: ... wind studs at the top with a 1 1 2 screw 6 Use a 2 3 4 bolt through the slot and the paddle at the bottom Do not overtighten the bolt to allow for sliding when the shed contracts and expands NOTE The protective wind studs can also be installed inside a shed or skipped if you live in low wind or well sheltered area To fasten inside make sure there are at least two inches between the floor and the ...

Page 28: ... DOOR FRAME IS AT RIGHT ANGLES Check if the door frame is square by measuring cross distance between opposite corners it should be equal Push shed side to side to adjust 28 A B C D A B C D BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 29: ...Once you install the roof boards the whole structure will be locked and you won t be able to make such adjustments TRICK If the shed won t stay to keep the door frame square hang the door panels now to help keep the shape Close the door and push the shed from side to side until the door opens and closes smoothly Your build partner may need to hold the shed straight until you install the first 3 ro...

Page 30: ...65 3 1 2 3 4 18 30 STEP 11 INSTALL ROOF BOARDS 2x40 mm x264 1 16 LEAVE GAPS Square Beveled KEEP CONSISTENT BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 31: ...acing the front and sit even with the roof beam ends 3 Continue to the back Follow the ridgeline to keep the straight line 4 You may need to cut the last board narrow to make it flush with the beam ends at the back as well this depends on the size of the gaps between the planks 5 Continue to the other side NOTE If you assemble your shed during prolonged dry weather conditions it is recommended to ...

Page 32: ...19 19 19 32 Position Dimension in Quantity 19 4 STEP 12 INSTALL FRONT BACK FASCIA 4x40mm x6 x6 1 1 2 66 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 33: ...crews for each board fastening to the ends of the roof beams NOTE If you wish for the fascia boards to hide the edge of your roofing and will not be installing the drip edge leave the installation of the front and back fascia until after your roofing is complete It will enable you to position them at the desired level STEP 12 INSTALL FRONT BACK FASCIA 33 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 34: ...1 20 20 19 20 34 Position Dimension in Quantity 20 4 21 2 STEP 13 INSTALL SIDE FASCIA 21 19 21 19 18 20 20 x10 3x30mm x2 3x30mm x10 3x30mm 4 x 40 4 x 40 8 3 4 x 4 x 3 4 76 3 8 x 1 1 2 x 5 8 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 35: ...dge 3 Use 5 units of 1 1 8 screws per board You can fasten from the top of the roof boards or from under the roof through the fascia boards into the roof boards 4 Mount the decorative diamonds POS 21 with screws as shown in the diagram NOTE If installing drip edge with your roofing skip the decorative diamond installation or leave it for the end after your roofing is finished STEP 13 INSTALL SIDE ...

Page 36: ...22 36 Position Dimension in Quantity 22 1 1 STEP 14 INSTALL THE DOOR PANELS 68 7 8 x 26 DOOR BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 37: ... and check the alignment e Repeat the steps above until the door is even and have a gap between the two panels 4 If the door panel is rubbing at the bottom adjust the hinges that are on the door frame a Remove the door off the hinges b Use a hex wrench to bring up the pin inside the hinge on the door frame It s the bolt that s set at an angle c Bring up each hinge pin by an even amount d Return th...

Page 38: ...1 2 26 31 2 27 8 STEP 15 INSTALL FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS 25 27 26 2 27 28 27 1 4x40mm x280 4x40mm 4x40mm 70 7 8 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 53 3 4 x 1 1 8 x 3 4 35 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 3 4 BASEBOARDS FLOOR BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 Square Beveled KEEP CONSISTENT ...

Page 39: ...es not fit under the window or door frame measure and cut it into smaller pieces to fit between the frame and wall NOTE A gap between wall and floor around the perimeter is there to allow for ventilation and to allow breathing room for wood It will be covered with baseboards TRICK If you notice any warped boards don t feel discouraged to use them they will straighten out as you nail down one end a...

Page 40: ...40 STEP 16 FASTEN THE DOOR PANELS WINDOW 3x25mm BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 4x40mm x4 ...

Page 41: ...rews 3x25 You may install one at the bottom one at the top or only one at the bottom NOTE Barrel bolts add security and prevent the door from potential warping if extreme temperature or humidity fluctuations are frequent in your area E g dew forms on the shed overnight and the shed door is facing the sun in the East with no shade The sun creates extreme heat over the wet wood thus the exterior lay...

Page 42: ...INSIDE OUTSIDE LOCK CYLINDER STEP 17 INSTALL DOOR WINDOW HARDWARE 42 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 43: ...rill holes for the pin bolts at the top and bottom of the left door panel This however should ONLY be done in 2 4 weeks after your structure has settled and the door alignment has been addressed See next page 2 Install window handles using wood crews provided a Insert the handle into the hole in the window b Position the handle in the desired direction for the closed position it can look either wa...

Page 44: ...DRILL ONLY IN 2 4 WEEKS AFTER STRUCTURE HAS SETTLED STEP 18 DRILL HOLES FOR DOOR PIN FLUSH BOLTS 44 BRIGHTOLN 10 x 10 ft 1 3 8 ...

Page 45: ...in bolt out 3 Wiggle the door gently so the pin leaves a mark on the door frame 4 Drill about 1 deep hole at the marked spot ensuring a right drill and door frame angle 5 Repeat the same steps for the bottom pin bolt TIP A dull drill bit will make this task difficult If possible use a newer drill bit and start with a smaller drill bit to give some room for error when aiming the first time 45 BRIGH...