Suncast HomePlace Bungalow, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...The Bungalow Assembly Manual Suncast Corporation Toll Free 866 768 8465 Hours 9 5 Monday Friday EST ...

Page 2: ... s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Double Plywood Gussets Treated Bottom Plate if purchased without floor Treated 2x4 Wood Ramp with floor option Insulated Raised Panel Double House Doors Three Large 24 x36 Aluminum Slider Windows with screens Four on the 20 Model Three Sets of Vinyl Shutters Four on the 20 Model Three Vinyl Flower Boxes Four on the 20 Model 18 Wide Front Overhang The Bungalow is not yo...

Page 3: ...Gun Hammer Tape Measure Skill Saw Speed Square Chalk Line Pencil 5 16 Drill Bit Tin Snips Caulking Gun Other Items Needed Approximately 5 gallons of paint Approximately 12 Bundles of shingles Heavy duty Silicone Caulk Sealer Bungalow Assembly Manual revised 11 12 06 Suncast Corporation When your kit arrives it should look like this Inspect the package for any damage that may have occurred during s...

Page 4: ...pack also includes two door bumpers and one square drive bit 1 Pan Head Window Screws Color Code Light Blue 1 Roofing Nails Color Code Purple 1 1 2 White Washer Head Flower Box Screw Color Code Dark Green The following fasteners are included with your kit However you will find the assembly process to pro ceed much faster when using air powered tools and fasteners When replacing hand fasteners with...

Page 5: ...Page 4 12 x 16 ...

Page 6: ...12 x 20 Page 5 ...

Page 7: ...chase the optional floor please proceed to page 8 Pressure Treated 2 x4 17 8 13 41 OSB pieces 24 3 1 2 x 23 1 2 5 8 Plywood Flooring 3 4 x8 sheets 2 4 x4 sheets 2 44 x8 Note The unit assembled for this manual was 12 x16 This manual is designed to help assemble a 12 x16 or 12 x20 Bungalow If you have purchased a 12 x20 unit please not that the pictures for some steps will appear different from Plea...

Page 8: ...ng using 6p 2 nails and OSB pcs keeping all pieces flush at top Step 5 Attach floor joists together at appropriate meas urements using 2 16 p 3 nails per joist Step 9 Fasten plywood sections to floor joists using penny 7 p 2 1 4 galvanized nails spaced 8 apart Note It is important to align plywood properly at edges Step 6 Attach outside band board joists together as shown Step 7 Make sure floor is...

Page 9: ...ou purchased the optional floor please proceed to back wall layout and assembly page Step 12 Remove next layer of kit and set aside Step 14 Remove all remaining pieces excluding pressure treat 2 x4 bottom wall plates and Step 15 Measure a square pad at 140 x192 and snap lines as shown Make sure layout is square see step 19 Note The measurement for a 12 x20 unit is 140 x240 Wall Plate 2 x4 Material...

Page 10: ...s Step 20 Fasten bottom plates to surface using concrete screws tapcons or fastener equivalent Bottom plate layout is com plete Step 16 Layout 6 pressure treated bottom plates as shown See next step Step 19 Make sure bottom plate layout is square It is square when diagonal meas urements are equal page 9 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 11: ...12 x 16 Back Wall Framing Page 10 ...

Page 12: ...12 x 20 Back Wall Framing Page 11 ...

Page 13: ...asure and mark at 16 on center as shown Step 22 Layout 68 2 x4 wall studs and fasten to top and bottom plates at marks using 2 16p 3 nails per stud as shown Note It is very important align top of studs flush with top of wall plate See drawings on previous page for measurements page 12 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 14: ...o walls using 7p 2 1 4 galva nized penny nails every 8 Step 28 Mark and cut off excess siding as shown Step 27 Install next siding piece as shown keeping groove reveal consistent with other openings on sheet Repeat to end of wall page 13 Step 29 Lift and set wall as shown Step 30 Fasten wall to floor using 16p 3 nails every 8 Step 31 Fasten siding to floor using 7p 2 1 4 galvanized penny nails eve...

Page 15: ...12 x 16 Front Wall Framing Page 14 ...

Page 16: ...12 x 20 Front Wall Framing Page 15 ...

Page 17: ...on wall plates Step 36 Leave out one 13 block at top of door this will be installed when applying sid ing See drawings on previous page for measurements Step 32 Layout top and bot tom wall plates as shown Note Reference drawings for proper wall layout Step 33 Mark off wall using measurements shown in draw ing page 16 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 18: ...ing 1 2 away from edge of 2x4 Nail 4 x90 across top only and only one nail at bottom doorway corner of siding piece Note Left side of door should have siding underlap Note Right side of door should have siding overlap Step 43 Before nailing rest of siding make sure that door opening is square Door is square when corner to corner diagonal measurements are equal 1 2 Reveal 3 4 Reveal Step 42 Install...

Page 19: ...4 lines to mark window outline Step 45 Take remaining 16 3 4 x4 door header siding and mark piece as shown Step 49 Fasten wall bottom plate to floor and siding to floor repeating previous steps Step 50 Put a nail in each corner of window 4 total and out through siding Step 52 Use a skill saw to cut out window opening Front wall is complete Note Remove nails prior to cutting Step 47 Install remaini...

Page 20: ...12 x 16 and 12 x 20 Side Wall Framing Without Window Page 19 ...

Page 21: ...r the right or left side wall Step 53 Layout wall repeating steps on front and back walls using drawings on previous page See drawings on previous page for measurements Step 54 Set wall align with front and back wall and fasten as shown Suncast Corporation page 20 ...

Page 22: ...Page 21 12 x 16 and 12 x 20 Side Wall Framing with Window ...

Page 23: ...tion Opposite Wall Layout Assembly Step 55 Layout wall repeating steps on front and back walls using the measurements shown on previ ous page Step 56 Set wall align with front and back wall and fasten as shown page 22 ...

Page 24: ... full siding sheets and 1 sheet as shown Step 58 Install first full sheet of siding by resting it on nails along bottom Align siding piece at top and end of wall siding splice should fall on the center of wall stud Nail off siding every 8 using 2 1 2 7p penny nails Step 59 Install remaining siding pieces repeating previous step Last siding piece should be flush with end of wall Step 60 Repeat on o...

Page 25: ... aligning bottom of piece with top of line as shown Step 64 Fasten soffit pieces to soffit strip piece and to bottom of rafter as shown Step 63 Overhang first 18 x48 soffit piece 1 2 as shown do this for both ends of garden building Step 65 Repeat steps on back wall measuring down 2 3 4 from top of wall Page 24 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 26: ...osite side as shown Step 68 First assemble 2 end rafters by fastening one rafter gusset to rafters using 2 6p nails as shown Step 69 Assemble remaining 7 rafters by fastening a rafter gus set to each side of rafter Step 70 Install first end rafter making sure gusset is facing inside Rafter should overhang wall 1 2 Step 71 Fasten rafter to top of wall and into bottom of rafter as shown Note End of ...

Page 27: ...Install first gable siding piece keeping piece aligned at ends and with chalk lines as shown Note Siding grooves should also align with grooves on wall Step 76 Install pre cut gable sid ing brace at siding splice as shown Step 78 Install remaining gable siding pieces as shown Repeat on opposite gable wall Step 77 Install corner overhang brace on both front corners as shown ...

Page 28: ...every 8 as shown Step 82 Before fastening top of OSB sheeting mark off every 2 Step 83 Fasten OSB to rafters making sure rafters are spaced evenly at 2 ft on center Step 84 Install remaining OSB pieces and repeat on back side Step 85 Paint building desired color paint sold separately Note Trim pieces included are painted white you can paint the trim a different color to suite your taste It is easi...

Page 29: ...le end box as shown Note There are two long gable end boxes one left and one right and two short gable end boxes one left and one right Make sure to assemble properly Step 89 Align gable end box at center of roof and with edge of end rafter page 28 Align flush with end rafter Step 86 Install gable end rafters as shown using 16p 3 nails Note Align flush with top of gable rafter leaving space for ad...

Page 30: ...e Overhang Assembly Installation p 2 Step 90 Fasten gable end box to end rafter as shown using 7p 2 1 4 galvanized nails Step 92 Repeat on opposite side Step 91 Fasten gable end boxes together using 16p 3 nails as shown page 29 ...

Page 31: ... rafter using 2 trim nails as shown Step 95 Install back gable fascia as shown Repeat steps on oppo site gable wall Step 96 Layout front fascia pieces as shown Step 97 Install 8 fascia section by centering it on two rafters as shown Step 98 Fascia end pieces need to cut to fit Repeat steps on back wall page 30 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 32: ...ush with side trim Step 103 Repeat previous steps on all windows Note Top trim piece for side window will fall on top of gable siding piece as shown Step 100 Layout window trim pieces as shown Material List 2 37 5 8 1x3 side pieces 1 30 7 8 short point 1x3 bottom 1 30 7 8 short point 1x4 top Step 101 First install side window trim keeping flush with window at top and bottom Fasten trim with 2 trim...

Page 33: ...ng Step 106 Fasten unpainted door trim strip aligning with edge of siding and with mark Step 107 Install painted trim piece on top of strip keeping all edges flush as shown Step 108 Repeat previous steps making sure door trim is spaced 71 3 4 apart Step 109 Attach painted 1x4 to 5 8 plywood piece using 2 trim nails as shown keep all edges flush Step 110 Attach 1x3x81 flat on top of 1x4 trim piece ...

Page 34: ... and install as shown Corner Trim Piece Installation Step 112 Install window shutters using 1 1 2 red screws as shown Note Shutters can be painted to suit your taste Step 113 Install wooden gable vents using trim nails as shown Note Vents should be slanted towards ground page 33 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 35: ...ed in each flower box package Step 120 Fasten flower box beneath window using 1 1 2 white screws as shown Screw Pattern Step 116 Attach back of flower box to side using 2 screws as shown Note Make sure to keep edges flush Step 117 Repeat step 111 for opposite side Step 118 Attach front of flower box to sides using two screws per side making sure to keep bottom and outside edges flush as shown Sunc...

Page 36: ...ep 124 Starting with left door install doors keeping door tight against side and 1 4 reveal at top using 2 black hinge screws as shown Suncast Corporation Step 125 Install opposite door repeating previous steps as shown Note It is important to keep the reveal at top of door consistent the whole way across top of door Step 126 Mark location of interi or door latch by tapping latch into top and bott...

Page 37: ...as shown Note If you did not purchase the optional floor the ramp is not included Step 130 Find center of only one 2x4 treated ramp piece and cut in half for ramp bottom brace Step 131 Layout ramp pieces and make sure edges are pre cisely straight as shown Step 132 Measure in 12 from each end as shown Step 133 Fasten cut bottom braces to bottom of ramp using 16p 3 nails as shown page 36 Suncast Co...

Page 38: ... door kick strip beneath door using 7p 2 1 4 galvanized nails as shown Drip Edge Installation 135 Cut out a 1 1 2 x1 1 2 notch in both ends of ramp as shown 136 Install ramp as shown See steps on next page page 37 Suncast Corporation ...

Page 39: ...r ties Install rafter ties with 16p 3 1 2 nails as shown Note Space rafter ties evenly throughout building Step 137 Install drip edge using 1 roofing nails as shown page 38 Suncast Corporation Hurricane Clip Installation Step 139 Install hurricane clips on each rafter as shown ...

Page 40: ...l flower pot hooks where desired Step 141 Install flower box trim pieces as shown using 2 trim nails you will need to bend or cut nails Note This step is necessary only if you want the flower box to be a different color Door Stop Installation Step 142 Install door stop as shown ...

Page 41: ...ing template Note Mark front and back board Step 4 Find center of cupola and mark lightly with pencil Step 5 Align marks on bottom board with edges of top board and make a cut line from each corner to center line Step 2 Measure from end of building find center of roof and mark Step 6 Cut out roof line by starting at corners and cutting to center Repeat steps 4 6 on opposite side of cupola Note Whe...

Page 42: ...Congratulations your Bungalow is now ready for shingle application Note Follow shingle manufacturers application recom mendations when installing shingles ...