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8x4 SpaceSaver 

Sliding Door - Plywood Roof - AK  

Assembly Manual

Revision #1.1 

January 12, 2022

Thank you for purchasing 
a 8x4 SpaceSaver Shed with 
Sliding Door. Please take 
the time to identify all the 
parts prior to assembly.

Please be aware that it is the 
customers’ sole responsibility 
to acquire the necessary 
building permits and or obtain 
approval from their local 
county, municipality or HOA 
prior to purchasing. Generally, 
shed structures under 100 
square feet do not require 
permits in most jurisdictions 
in the United States and 
Canada.

In the event of a missing or broken piece, call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 with-
in 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, 
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day 
grace period.  
 
All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing 
and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included. 
 
Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void your warranty. 
Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our written instructions.

 

- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it  
   is advisable to sweep snow off roof frequently. 
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely 
   the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by.  
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure 
   securely to the ground. 
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are 
   tightly affixed.  

 
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today and any Authorized 
Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and 
repair.

Stock Code: 
SS84-SLIDER-Ply-AK

Roof Area: 37.5 sqft

Summary of Contents for SS84-SLIDER-Ply-AK

Page 1: ...free of charge after the 30 day grace period All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in manufacturing and workmanship Costs incurred for cus...

Page 2: ...ide on the type of foundation you will be using Concrete slab or 4 6 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers You can nd the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manua...

Page 3: ...d of floor frame Saves money on materials easy to level and work with Gravel with Patio Paver Stones Excavate at least 6 deep and 6 wider than floor frame on each side 1 0 Cubic Yards of gravel requir...

Page 4: ...x 48 x 32 Large Plywood for Roof Step 37 40 2 Rafter Facia Nailing Strips x x 51 Step 44 D Miscellaneous Section Skirting Trim Door Facia Misc Parts 4 x 4 x 45 Bottom Skirting Bevel Siding 2 3 4 x 4 x...

Page 5: ...ed Ladder Screw Gun Drill Tape Measure Hammer Wood Clamp Level Pliers Tools Required Not Provided 1 8 1 2 Drill Bits Utility Knife 2 1 2 1 1 4 3 4 90 Metal Bracket x 8 1 1 2 Finishing Nail 175 Pcs 175...

Page 6: ...Wall Panel Small gap between bevel siding and window trim Dab of caulking Strip of roofing paper over apex of roof panels Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday...

Page 7: ...71 7 8 as illustrated above Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to determine joist position Position Joist so flush with framing Flush with framing F...

Page 8: ...n not to bend or twist floor Note Having a level foundation is critical Choosing a foundation will vary between regions Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath t...

Page 9: ...x 45 1 2 Attach Plates to bottom of studs of each wall panel with 3 2 1 2 Screws Position so plates are flush with framing Note Plywood is cut slightly smaller than floor framing Keep plywood seams ti...

Page 10: ...ioned correctly locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner Wall Plate Flush with floor frame Do not align wall siding to floor Align wall plate to outside of floor frame 12 Butt both vertical wal...

Page 11: ...attach both wall panel studs together as per Step 12 with 3 2 1 2 Screws 14 With Rear Wall Panel in place position other side wall panel on floor as per Step 10 11 Rear Wall Panel 15 Secure side wall...

Page 12: ...tach short header using 2 2 1 2 Screws as shown above 18 Locate Front Left Corner Filler Trims 2 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 36 and Door Jamb 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 73 Attach both Fillers with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails as s...

Page 13: ...g on wall extender and align as shown above Attach with 3 1 1 2 Finishing Nails to top wall framing There are left right top siding pieces Use rough surface side out Place finished wall extender on si...

Page 14: ...framing flush with inside edge of wall framing Overhanging siding on front of extender will rest in notch of Header 25 Attach Wall Extender to both the Angled Wall Extender framing and the Door Heade...

Page 15: ...tach with 3 2 1 2 screws Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 15 27 Align Horizontal Wall Cleats 1 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 70 1 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 21 flush with top o...

Page 16: ...asurements are not within 1 4 your walls are not square Adjusting now will make it easier to install roof section 99 1 4 29 Position and attach Front Right Corner Filler Trims 2 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 36 with...

Page 17: ...correctly on the floor Refer to Step 11 Wall siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates should sit flush with floor Bottom Wall Optional Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from enterin...

Page 18: ...Rafters as illustrated above Measure and attach remaining Soffit Rafter connections using 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter soffit Rear Soffit Boards 2 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sale...

Page 19: ...asure and attach remaining Soffit Rafter connections using 2 1 1 4 screws per rafter soffit Front Soffit Rear Soffit 33 Carefully flip completed Rafter Section over so Front Soffit is facing the front...

Page 20: ...properly secured completely secure remaining interior rafters using 8 2 1 2 Screws 1 per rafter Screw into rafters from inside of Door Header at front of shed and inside Extension Wall framing at rea...

Page 21: ...ft position a 48 wide x 32 deep panel on rafters Plywood will overhang outside rafter by 2 In the front plywood will be recessed 1 8 back from rafter end 48 32 2 overhang Plywood 1 8 from rafter end 3...

Page 22: ...en to rafters with 6 1 1 4 screws 42 Locate a 4 wide x 52 3 4 deep panel Position on center rafters tight to previously installed pieces When positioned correctly fasten with 3 1 1 4 screws 52 3 4 4 4...

Page 23: ...1 underneath outside of each plywood roof panel Attach with 3 1 1 4 screws evenly spaced into the roof plywood The Facia Nailing Strips provide a greater nailing surface later when attaching Side Faci...

Page 24: ...Corner Trim 2 Side Rear Skirting 4 Front Rear Facia Detail Plates 2 Front Facia 2 45 Attach Bottom Skirting 4 3 4 x 4 1 2 x 45 1 4 bevel around the base of the shed Skirting will hide floor framing S...

Page 25: ...ll be two 36 long fillers and one 10 piece per corner Position with a slight gap in the middle and attach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per 36 piece and 2 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per 10 piece Skirting me...

Page 26: ...e same 5 1 2 Side Skirting 51 To completely trim out front corners locate Side Front Corner Trims 1 2 x 2 1 2 x 80 and Front Corner Trims 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 79 Align and attach as per Step 50 49 To Trim ou...

Page 27: ...g Nails aligning tight underneath soffit and center on seam 53 Position Aluminum Door Track on bottom of Front Soffits spaced approximately 1 2 from edge of door header on either side Attach with 8 1...

Page 28: ...onto door with 4 1 1 4 Screws per Assembly center on the door framing 12 1 2 from each end as shown above 1 Door Stop 54 Locate Sliding Door and flip over onto a clean dry and level spot Position Door...

Page 29: ...r Door Tracks and Door Stops Center Door Track side to side and resting on Long Floor Runners Bottom of Door Stops and Door Tracks should be flush with each other Secure Door Track to shed with 9 3 sc...

Page 30: ...edges of Door Stops This creates an enclosure so the door can not slide out of the track Track Cover with 6 2 1 2 screws Door Track Cover flush with top of Door Stops on both sides Toll Free 1 888 65...

Page 31: ...ia and then attach the front with 6 1 1 2 Finishing Nails Attach side with 5 1 1 2 Finishing Nails securing them into the nailing strip closer to the top of the side facia board Attach next piece of F...

Page 32: ...Position window in cavity and secure with 8 1 1 4 Screws Caulk gap between siding and window at top This requires a large amount of caulking but is important to fill Later Window Trims will be instal...

Page 33: ...ach with 4 1 1 2 Finishing Nails per piece Window trim has a small dado on reverse face Outside flange of window will roughly sit in the dado to give a better fit 65 Attach Door Handles and Black Hasp...

Page 34: ...me Shipping 3 Motor Freight Delivery 4 Quality of Materials 5 Assembly Manual 6 Overall Satisfaction The materials contained in this Assembly Manual may be downloaded or copied provided that ALL copie...

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