Yard Craft 7x7 Edgemont Garden Shed, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...7x7 Edgemont Garden Shed Assembly Instructions 866 210 9273 info yardcraft com ...

Page 2: ...have purchased a product that consists of heavy bulky pieces With your purchase you assume full responsibility to have the necessary manpower and or equipment to unload the items You also agree that any damage that happens to the equipment product or individuals during the entire con struction process is your responsibility and neither the seller nor the manufacturer will be held liable for any su...

Page 3: ... shed is moisture If you look at older sheds around your neighborhood you will notice that many of them are beginning to rot around the bottom of the structure This is because most if not all of those sheds do not have a prepared base underneath them As rain falls from the edge of the roof it deflects off of the ground and splashes onto the sidewalls of the shed Over the years this will cause the ...

Page 4: ... hardware de partment for any additional info on how to properly install the anchor ing system or refer to the video at www youtube com watch v 3JI_9ggbmcY 4 Locate and lay out the pressure treated 2x4 Sill Plates cutting them to length as needed NOTE Perimeter needs to be square and exactly 7 x7 Steps 5 to 9 are for concrete foundations only 5 Fasten the sill sealer Not pro vided to the bottom of...

Page 5: ...floor ing ensure that floor is square Both measurements need to be equal 18 If measurements are not equal move the ends of the band board left or right accordingly 13 After making sure the pad is level locate the parts to assemble the floor joists and scatter them out as shown 14 Note The band boards have dado grooves precut to ensure proper joist placement 15 Begin with the end joist mak ing sure...

Page 6: ...i ther flush or parallel with the floor joists 26 Finally make sure flooring is nailed to all floor joists then you are ready for wall placement 27 Ready for walls Refer to next step 22 Nail along the gable making sure flooring is flush with the floor joist Use an 8 to 12 nail spac ing 23 Now nail front left corner again making sure flooring is flush with the band board 24 Before you finish attach...

Page 7: ...the rest of the wall studs then lay out the siding as shown with factory edges overlap underlap towards the center 32 Starting on the top side of the wall align siding with both the dado top plate wall stud as shown then fasten with one 2 nail 33 Next move along the top to the corner of the piece shown fas ten with 1 nail then finish nailing along the top of this piece using an 8 to 12 nail spacin...

Page 8: ...braced 43 Now locate and lay out the parts to assemble the right wall us ing the previous steps 44 Locate and lay out the parts to assemble the rear gable wall attach all wall studs to top and bottom wall plate then set the gable wall as shown 45 Place a precut block in the rear gable corner first making sure it is flush 40 Attach entire bottom edge of siding to floor using an 8 to 12 nail spacing...

Page 9: ...ls are all fastened locate the 39 1 4 long 2x4 place it under the door top plate as shown here and fasten with six 3 screws 54 Done 49 Place the door studs as shown making sure to have the notch for the door latch facing down and on the left door jack as shown 50 Attach door jack studs to top and bottom wall plate 51 Set the front gable wall and fasten to floor and side walls as done in previous s...

Page 10: ...nstalling all the rafters run a 3 screw into the rafter from inside as shown Repeat for every rafter 63 Finished with rafters ready for next step 58 After assembling rafters place them against a wall inside the shed for convenient access 59 Begin with end rafter keeping single gusset facing to interior of shed as shown Important One person needs to hold the rafter while another person fastens it 6...

Page 11: ...er the siding splice 72 Toe screw 2x4 on top bot tom using 3 screws 67 Install the siding with the un der lap right side first making sure it is aligned with the wall frame on the right and placed 2 up from bottom of floor joists NOTE Fasten on bottom right corner first then move to left side as shown 68 Next fasten the top right cor ner of the siding again making sure it is flush with the wall fr...

Page 12: ...ight as needed then finish fastening the siding on the left 81 Place the center piece flush with the top of the door spaced correctly at the splice on the left then fasten securely with 2 nails 76 Repeat on opposite side 77 Starting with the left piece place the siding flush with the door opening and 2 up from bottom of floor joists then fasten corner with one 2 nail 78 Now fasten the siding at th...

Page 13: ... the sheathing on the left corner again making sure it s flush with the bottom outside edge of rafter 90 Important Nail sheathing to every rafter along the bottom be fore moving to next step 85 Finish nailing the rest of this piece as well as double check all other siding to ensure proper nail ing on every stud ect 86 Fasten the provided blocks to each corner as shown making sure to place the bloc...

Page 14: ...as shown then fasten with one 2 trim nail 99 Repeat on opposite side then move to peak as shown here and align the fascia in the peak as needed Fasten securely then re peat these steps for other gable 94 Repeat previous steps for the back side Note If the marks on the sheathing do not align properly with the rafters you will need to lift a corner of the building to adjust it 95 Now put the top pie...

Page 15: ...tall left side door trim staying flush with the top of the door frame NOTE Trim spacing needs to be 40 1 2 inside to inside as shown in next step 103 Attach corner trim to side wall making sure it is flush with the gable wall as shown using 2 trim nails spaced 8 12 apart along edge of trim 104 Install the other corner piece as shown Repeat for rest of cor ners 105 Fasten fascia to rafters using tw...

Page 16: ...p 115 Install latch using 2 black screws 116 Attach L handle on the inside of door as shown using a 5 32 Allan Wrench Adjust as needed 117 Make a mark on top of door 12 in from hinge side 112 Find the hardware bag and locate the following 113 Fasten door hinge to trim using 2 black screws and making sure to keep top of door approxi mately 1 4 down from trim against the trim on the right 114 Fasten...

Page 17: ...ide of the door header again 12 in from hinge side 120 Fasten the other section of the spring to the header of the door using two 2 black screws 119 Install the door spring to the door using two 2 black screws 866 210 9273 info yardcraft com ...

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