Handy Home Products MARCO Series, Assembly Manual

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Page 3: ...ion for speci c restrictions and or requirements before building ENGINEERED DRAWINGS Contact our Customer Service Team if engineered drawings are needed to pull local permits SURFACE PREPARATION To en...

Page 4: ...mbly or installation Level Gloves Framing lumber is graded for structural strength and not appearance Exterior trim is graded for one good side Always install the material leaving the best edge and be...

Page 5: ...x exterior paint WOOD GLUE Exterior Rated REINFORCED WOOD FLOOR FRAME OPTIONAL IMPORTANT The included oor has been designed for general use Depending on your speci c use you may want to construct a he...

Page 6: ...x 7 6 x 86 7 cm NY NX x4 2 x 3 x 35 7 16 5 x 7 6 x 90 cm ZJ x1 5 8 x 3 x 72 1 6 x 7 6 x 182 9 cm OO x2 x4 2 x 3 x 72 5 8 5 x 7 6 x 184 5 cm OB x2 96 244 cm Z STRIP x8 6 x 24 15 x 61 cm x2 2 x 4 x 24 5...

Page 7: ...23 7 8 x 96 1 1 x 60 6 x 244 cm 7 16 x 11 1 2 x 96 1 1 x 29 2 x 244 cm 7 16 x 35 3 8 x 23 7 8 1 1 x 89 9 x 61 cm 5 8 x 20 5 8 x 96 1 6 x 52 4 x 244 cm 7 16 x 23 7 8 x 23 7 8 1 1 x 60 6 x 60 6 cm 7 16...

Page 8: ...3 8 x 48 x 72 1 x 122 x 182 9 cm x1 x1 x2 x2 NOTE Panels have a primed side WALL PANEL DOORS PARTS LIST FASTENER HARDWARE BAG Shown Actual Size NAIL BOXES Shown Actual Size 3 7 6 cm 3 7 6 cm 2 5 0 cm...

Page 9: ...tside of the siding where they serve the dual purpose of framing and trim 8 The EZ Frame design transfers the roof load to the side walls allowing for reduced framing at the front and back wall 9 Incl...

Page 10: ...ith ground For best results and aiding in water drainage use gravel under each concrete block LEVELING METHODS If you are building your shed on a concrete foundation see the following page CONCRETE MA...

Page 11: ...contains all materials to construct a wooden oor If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below A treated 2 x 4 5 x 10 cm sill plate is required when installing your s...

Page 12: ...96 244 cm Flush at ends BEGIN 1 Use two 3 nails at each mark 2 x28 Orient parts as shown on at surface Measure and mark from end of boards NOTE Look for Stamp FLOOR FRAME 3 7 6 cm x2 2 x 4 x 24 5 x 10...

Page 13: ...pposite end of the frame secure the frame to 4x4 runners with one fastener at ends of each runner making sure the frame remains square Fig A Once the oor frame is level and square fasten the frame at...

Page 14: ...n edges and 12 apart inside panel Use a chalk line or use pre painted grid lines to nail into joists under panel 5 8 x 48 x 96 1 6 x 122 x 244 cm PARTS REQUIRED Ensure your oor frame is square by inst...

Page 15: ...x 122 x 244 cm Continue installing panels with rough side up painted grid lines 5 6 You have nished installing your oor panels PARTS REQUIRED x1 x95 x1 FLOOR PANELS FINISH 7 2 5 cm 96 244 cm 20 5 8 52...

Page 16: ...is level after installing oor panels Re level if needed The oor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction Organize your assembly procedure during the build process to avoid over h...

Page 17: ...8 cm HINT For easier nailing stand on frame Orient parts on edge on oor as shown Measure and mark Nail using two 3 nails at connection 2 1 BEGIN 3 7 6 cm NK PR PARTS REQUIRED BACK WALL FRAME 2 3 7 6...

Page 18: ...r as shown Use two 3 screws at middle connection Fig A Center OZ on NC and secure using two 3 Nails 3 4 5 You have nished building your back wall frame PARTS REQUIRED 3 7 6 cm BACK WALL FRAME x2 NC OZ...

Page 19: ...2 5 8 184 5 cm from bottom and ush to outside panel edge as shown Secure ush to edge using twelve 1 1 4 3 2 cm screws 6 apart 3 2 BEGIN 1 Repeat Steps 1 2 to assemble the right back wall panel You wil...

Page 20: ...BEGIN 3 4 2 1 Position LN on edge as shown and secure using three 2 Nails Fig B Secure panel using 2 nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel BACK WALL PANELS 2 5 cm PARTS REQUIRED 3 4 GAUGE...

Page 21: ...t inside panel Place right panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up 6 5 2 5 cm Nails 2 5 cm Nails To draw panels tight at seams angle nails Primed side UP BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRE...

Page 22: ...t Z strip to 70 1 4 178 4 cm length Center Z Strip on OZ 9 8 Secure using 2 nish nails 6 apart Fig B Z Strip BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED x1 96 244 cm Z STRIP Cut to 70 1 4 178 cm length DOOR FINIS...

Page 23: ...and one right aside Continue building your back wall 1 BEGIN You will be attaching trim NX from the backside of the gable panels Fig A You will assemble TWO RIGHT and TWO LEFT assemblies Place trim NX...

Page 24: ...panel primed side up onto Z strip and LN and ush to left gable panel Nail with 2 nails 6 apart 3 Center LN on edge onto wall frame and secure using two 3 screws Fig A 1 2 BEGIN Place the left gable pa...

Page 25: ...Two points contact each other Place NY onto backwall between existing trim and secure from inside with 1 1 4 screws 6 apart 4 FINISH 5 You have nished building your backwall x2 2 x 3 x 34 1 8 5 x 7 6...

Page 26: ...6 cm Nails 2 3 7 6 cm Nails Orient parts on edge on oor as shown Measure and mark Nail using two 3 nails at each connection 2 1 BEGIN HINT For easier nailing stand on frame 3 7 6 cm PARTS REQUIRED FR...

Page 27: ...A 72 5 8 184 5 cm from bottom and ush to outside panel edge as shown Secure ush to edge using twelve 1 1 4 3 2 cm screws 6 apart 3 2 BEGIN 1 Repeat Steps 1 2 to assemble the left front wall panel You...

Page 28: ...easure and mark to center of PS 2 5 cm x22 x1 2 x 3 x 12 1 4 5 x 7 6 x 31 cm LG 2 5 cm Nails 1 2 5 cm Center on Marks Center 12 1 4 31 cm BEGIN 3 4 1 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED DOOR 1 2 5 cm 3 2...

Page 29: ...el on front frame ush to right panel as shown with primed side facing up 6 5 LG LG 19 2 5 cm Nails Angle nails to draw panels tight at seams Primed side UP x1 2 x 3 x 12 1 4 5 x 7 6 x 31 cm LG 1 2 5 c...

Page 30: ...7 cm lengths You have nished the lower front wall FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED FINISH 9 DOOR 6 2 5 cm Finish nails 29 73 7 cm 29 73 7 cm Measure and cut Z Strip into two 29 lengths Position Z str...

Page 31: ...side up onto wall frame and Z strip and onto LN and ush to left gable panel Nail with 2 nails 6 apart 3 Center LN on edge onto wall frame and secure using two 3 screws from below Fig A 1 2 BEGIN Caref...

Page 32: ...all between existing trim and secure from inside with 1 1 4 screws 6 apart 4 FINISH 5 You have nished building your front wall x2 2 x 3 x 34 1 8 5 x 7 6 x 86 7 cm NY FRONT WALL GABLE TRIM NY NY 6 15 2...

Page 33: ...be used later IMPORTANT You will build two walls the same Use two 3 nails at each mark and toenail at seam x2 2 x 3 x 46 1 4 5 x 7 6 x 117 5 cm NH x8 2 x 3 x 69 13 16 5 x 7 6 x 177 3 cm OVA OZ Toenai...

Page 34: ...our wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame Move to the opposite end Move the studs side to side until you have a 3 4 measurement on the wall stud Secure corner with a 2 nail M...

Page 35: ...rame as shown with primed side facing up Nail using 2 nails 6 apart on edges 7 8 You have nished building both of your side walls FINISH 9 For squareness maintain 3 4 5 8 measurement at top plate For...

Page 36: ...hit oor frame Fig A 3 4 You have nished standing your back wall FINISH 5 3 7 6 cm Screws Nail 2 nails rst Angle to nail into oor frame 2 5 cm Nail Fig A 2 3 7 6 cm Screw 96 244 cm 3 7 6 cm Screws Fig...

Page 37: ...DOOR Center side wall on oor front to back Nail the lower side wall corner to the back wall trim with one 2 nail Fig A 1 CENTER DOOR x12 x4 x70 DOOR 2 BEGIN 2 5 cm 3 7 6 cm 3 7 6 cm SIDE WALLS INSTALL...

Page 38: ...im using 2 nails spaced 6 apart Secure the LN into oor using three 3 nails Fig E Screw through the front wall trim into the top plate and at an angle into oor using 3 screws Fig D E Repeat process to...

Page 39: ...Flip over rafter assembly and repeat STEPS 2 3 to attach second gusset to other side 4 Repeat STEPS 1 4 to build THREE additional rafter assemblies 5 FINISH 6 You have nished assembling your rafters Y...

Page 40: ...ssemblies BEGIN Center on mark for wall stud Flush Fig A NOTE Measurements from inside of panels FINISH 2 DOOR 3 7 6 cm RAFTERS Align over studs Arrange four rafters centered on the mark you made for...

Page 41: ...6 cm Screw 1 2 1 2 cm 1 2 1 2 cm BEGIN Install VW at same height as top plates and level Install using two 3 nails at center and 3 screw on top plates Fig A as shown 1 PARTS REQUIRED 3 7 6 cm 3 7 6 c...

Page 42: ...heck rafters are still 24 on center 3 You have nished installing your loft joists FINISH 4 BEGIN First Screw PARTS REQUIRED LOFT JOISTS Attach each joist with one 3 screw angled through the joist into...

Page 43: ...nails nail loft panel in place to allow racking of the roof You will complete nailing the loft panel later 2 1 You have temporarily nished installing your loft panel FINISH 3 BEGIN 2 5 cm Flush 2 5 c...

Page 44: ...long edge as a lever to bring your roof into square Commonly known as racking Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened Attach the 35 3 8 x 96 panel with the rough side up painted g...

Page 45: ...nails 6 apart on edges and 12 apart inside panel Repeat Steps 1 5 to attach roof panels on the opposite side 4 PARTS REQUIRED DOOR 7 16 x 23 7 8 x 35 3 8 1 1 x 60 6 x 89 9 cm Fig B 1 4 0 6 cm Fig C F...

Page 46: ...tallation of loft panel using 2 nails spaced 24 apart 1 You have nished your loft panel FINISH 2 BEGIN 2 5 cm 2 5 cm Nails Attention Load not to exceed 400 lbs 181 kg evenly distributed across Loft PA...

Page 47: ...ar tie Collar ties should be ush to the roof panels Ensure the collar ties are level before nailing You have nished attaching your collar ties 2 1 x 4 x 72 2 5 x 10 2 x 182 9 cm x2 WO x12 2 5 cm Flush...

Page 48: ...Attach temporary support OO with 3 screws Tighten securely Attach temporary support GAA at bottom with 1 1 4 screws Tighten securely HINT Look for 3 8 SPACER attached to doors DOOR DOORS OO Make sure...

Page 49: ...nished installing your doors Screw hinge boards into wall supports and oor using four 3 screws as shown Make sure screws go into framing and oor Fig C D 5 3 7 6 cm Screws into the wall support and oo...

Page 50: ...4 screws through door panel into trim Fig A Locate screws as shown in Fig B Use two screws at seams 3 4 1 9 cm ZJ You have nished securing your doors and trim PARTS REQUIRED 5 8 x 3 x 72 1 6 x 7 6 x 1...

Page 51: ...69 5 x 7 6 x 175 3 cm x2 x14 2 5 cm DOOR WEATHERSTRIP OO FINISH 5 On right door center OO vertically in door opening Fig A OO will offset the right door 1 IN from the door trim Fig C 3 Secure OO usin...

Page 52: ...R HARDWARE 3 With door closed mark hole location for bolt to extend into HINT Extend bolt to leave a mark in wood Tap bolt with hammer Drill 3 8 hole deep enough for bolt to slide into 2 Mount barrel...

Page 53: ...wo 3 4 screws as shown 1 PARTS REQUIRED x14 x2 2 5 cm 3 4 1 9 cm WINDOW FINISH 3 Position EU and DI centered over window and secure with 2 nish nails 2 x1 x2 x2 12 x 12 30 5 x 30 5 cm Window 1 x 3 x 1...

Page 54: ...BEGIN Secure battens over wall studs and seams using 2 nish nails 12 apart Repeat on other side 1 PARTS REQUIRED 1 3 4 x 3 x 72 4 4 cm x 7 6 x 182 9 cm x8 x56 2 5 cm BATTENS FINISH 2 DOOR 2 5 cm Finis...

Page 55: ...rections provided by manufacturer PAINT CAULK NOT INCLUDED ROOF FELT NOT INCLUDED DRIP EDGE NOT INCLUDED Install felt ush to all roof edges overlapping 3 Use minimal amount of roo ng nails to hold in...

Page 56: ...p edge install shingles ush to drip edge Beginning at front of shed install rst row of shingles with notch at 1 past roof edge or ush with drip edge 2 TABS UP Shingle overlaps roof decking 1 2 5 cm ov...

Page 57: ...ng Look for either of the following If the rain slot of the shingle installed over the bend is ABOVE the bend and 3 to 4 of it overhangs down over the bend continue shingling up to the peak You have e...

Page 58: ...shown below If shingles overlap at ridge cut to peak with a utility knife Repeat steps 1 7 to shingle the opposite side of your roof Trim shingles at ridge Once both sides are shingled you need to tr...

Page 59: ...int Use cut off pieces rst Score shingle then snap off angled cut Install rst ridge cap ush to shingles at front as shown Install second ridge cap 5 back as shown 2 3 BEGIN 1 2 5 cm 2 5 cm 2 5 cm 2 5...

Page 60: ...4 between the shingle color and edge of shingles When you have 4 minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof Install ush to shingles 4 5 6 7 2 Nails per side You have nished your ridge ca...

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