YardCraft Fairmont Garden Shed, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Fairmont Garden Shed Assembly Instructions 866 210 9273 info yardcraft com...

Page 2: ...ve purchased a product that consists of heavy bulky pieces With your purchase you assume full responsibility to have the necessary manpower and or equipment available to unload the items You also agre...

Page 3: ...align flush with joist connector Note This is incorrect the edges should be aligned flush Unpack Floor Kit Remove parts from package and organize like parts together Assemble the joists using attachin...

Page 4: ...screws per joist Angle screws at bandboard splice into floor joist The boards at the splice should be tight Note The bandboards have dado grooves precut to ensure proper joist placement The wider gro...

Page 5: ...ng sheeting to edge of sub floor making sure to keep the edges flush Space nails 8 10 apart Attach sheeting to subfoor at corner of subfloor Begin with front corner sheeting piece Continue until sub f...

Page 6: ...when complete Continue nailing sheeting to sub floor until entire sheet is secured Attach adjoining sheeting section repeating previous steps Before attaching middle joists mark sheeting to ensure joi...

Page 7: ...s to ensure Insert two 3 screws through the pre drilled holes to attach bottom plate to each wall stud Make sure wall plates and floor joists remain flush Cut packaging bands Unpack package keeping li...

Page 8: ...e top plate to wall plate using 3 screws through pre drilled holes Attach siding at top corner Make sure siding overhangs by 1 2 and attach Attach siding to studs spacing nails 8 12 apart Use this pat...

Page 9: ...l stud then attach Repeat previous steps and attach remaining siding sections Align siding section along bottom and at splice and attach along bot tom After ensuring siding section is properly aligned...

Page 10: ...eat previous steps at oppo site corner Cut overhanging siding so siding is flush with wall framing Lift and set wall making sure edges of wall are flush with edges of floor Note It is very important t...

Page 11: ...you are done working for the day it is unsafe to let wall as is without firmly bracing it to floor Assemble wall framing repeating previous steps Tip Angle screws as shown to secure door header to stu...

Page 12: ...Siding should also have 1 reveal from top of top plate Before attaching bottom of siding section ensure that there is a 1 reveal at bottom also Begin at top corner for other door siding piece Make sur...

Page 13: ...epeating previous steps Cut siding flush with ends of wall repeating previous steps Align bottom of 1x4 soffit piece with chalk line and secure as shown Next align and install siding pieces above door...

Page 14: ...steps Last soffit piece should overhang by 1 2 If necessary cut to fit Cut out bottom plate at door opening using a sawzaw Attach soffit siding to soffit nailer using siding nails Set front wall repea...

Page 15: ...d attach using 3 screws Layout siding pieces for sidewall Align siding flush with top and edge of front wall siding Secure top corner using siding nails Attach side wall along perimeter and to floor u...

Page 16: ...the window Cut siding out of window frame using chalk line Repeat steps for other window Use screws to snap a chalk line outlining window frame Before proceeding remove screws from corners of window S...

Page 17: ...ssets This is the proper alignment for rafters at peak This is improper alignment After end trusses are assembled place them against the wall Assemble remaining trusses using a gusset on each side of...

Page 18: ...nstallation steps until all rafters are installed Note Remember to attach both sides of rafters to top plate to ensure raf ters are secured properly Install Rafters Screw rafter to top plate on each s...

Page 19: ...and along edge of chalk line Attach to side wall and rafters using siding nails spaced 8 12 apart Note grooves in gable siding should align with grooves in wall siding Install remaining gable siding p...

Page 20: ...ming Repeat steps at each siding splice Align flush with edge of rafter Attach end rafter to overhang framing using 3 screws spaced 8 12 apart and work to peak of roof Use 3 screws to attach framing b...

Page 21: ...ions to gether also attach overhang section to rafters repeating previous steps Install Gable Overhangs Align bottom edge flush with edge of rafter Repeat steps for opposite gable Locate two extra 2x4...

Page 22: ...d rafter until next step Pull gable section tight against OSB and attach along edge Ensure OSB is centered on rafter and properly aligned with rafter at bottom edge and attach at bottom corner Ensure...

Page 23: ...en attach OSB to rafters spacing nails 8 12 apart Center the long piece on wall and attach to rafters using two trim nails per rafter Install remaining OSB sections on front then install OSB on back s...

Page 24: ...ils per rafter Repeat steps for fascia trim on back wall Begin with back trim piece keeping it flush with front of siding Attach trim to side wall using 2 trim nails spaced 6 10 apart along edge of tr...

Page 25: ...ner trim pieces as shown for each corner Install window using 1 1 2 screws as shown Locate the gable vents spread con struction adhesive to back of vent frame Insert vent into opening and attach to ga...

Page 26: ...aining trim pieces as then repeat for remaining window Align trim flush with edge of siding and attach using 2 trim nails spaced along edge of trim board Align side trim on window frame and attach usi...

Page 27: ...at bottom of frame Lastly attach the top trim piece Install diamond plate in door using 3 nails Install left door using black painted screws into door trim as shown Align opposite trim board with mark...

Page 28: ...ttach handle to door using 2 black painted screws Locate window shutters Start 6 white screws in shutter Attach shutter to siding as shown Locate door hardware Attach back handle as shown using Allan...

Page 29: ...ttach remaining shutters Congratulations the unit is com plete and ready for shingles Attach drip edge as shown using roofing nails Note You will need to cut drip edge at roof peak to fold across peak...