Stratco Handi-Mate HMGSHM4AZ, Installation Manual

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SITE AND ASSEMBLY PREPARATION

Preventing Wind Uplift

All Stratco Handi-Mate

TM

 Sheds must be securely bolted to a permanent concrete base with sufficient 

masonry anchors to prevent wind uplift. It is particularly important that masonry anchors are placed 
within all four corner brackets of the Handi-Mate

TM

 Shed. Further anchors and mounting brackets are 

also used to fix the Hand-Mate Garden Shed to the permanent concrete base according to shed size. The 
mounting brackets are to be evenly spaced along the length of the wall.

Stratco Handi-Mate

TM

 mounting bracket kits can be purchased at Stratco Home Improvement Stores.

Concrete Floor

Option 1

 - Before building the shed, pour a base that is larger than the area by at least 200mm in each 

direction. The base should be poured so the concrete that will be outside the shed floor area slopes away 
from the shed to help prevent water from entering the shed.

Option 2

 - Substantial concrete squares may be used at each anchor location as an alternative to a 

complete concrete floor.

Important Notes

It is essential to clear and level the site prior to assembling your Stratco Handi-Mate

TM

 Shed.

Before starting to build the shed, please refer to the previous pages of this guide for a list of recommended 
shed assembly tools and shed components.

Also note there are different types and colour screws. Ensure that the right type and colour screw is 

being used at each location.

It is recommended to not walk on the roof. Should the roof need to be traversed, weight shall be kept 
to the ridge support beam. Wear flat, rubber soled shoes and walk flat footed, spreading your weight as 
close to the peak of HMRC1450GA as possible.