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- Page 1 TIG/INS31 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Before You Get Started
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY • Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed. • When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied). • Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly. TIMBER As with all natural materials, timber can be affected during various weather conditions. For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood logs may occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be mitigated. It is suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow. SUMMER WINTER WOOD WARPING CONTRACTION EXPANSION MAY OCCUR Please do not paint or treat your cabin timbers before assembly as they must stay dry for a snug tongue and groove fit. To validate your guarantee and ensure longevity of the product, it is ESSENTIAL that your building is treated with an appropriate high-quality oil or solvent based preservative AFTER assembly, both internally and externally, then annually thereafter. BUILDING A BASE Care must be taken to ensure the product is placed on a suitable base. When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed, ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual treatment. Ensure the base is firm and level and is built on firm ground, to prevent distortion. The constructed base must be at least the size of tanalised floor bearers as referenced in supplied construct diagram. It is also recommended that the floor be at least 25mm above the surrounding ground level to avoid flooding. - Page 3 Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of safety, we cannot accept responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product. MADE IN THE UK SINCE 1913. We have been making our high quality, great value garden buildings here in Britain for decades. GO WITH THE PRO!: We understand how busy life can be. Our Pro-Installation service can take the stress and strain out of assembling your quality Tiger building for you. We recommend using professional and dedicated installers to erect your building. With their knowledge and experience, they will ensure that your cabin is put properly in place ready for you to enjoy your space for years to come. If you have not booked our Pro-Installation service and would like to arrange an installation, please contact our friendly customer support team on 0113 205 4189 (Mon – Fri 9am-5pm) or email sales@tigersheds.com. • The pro-install team will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for the fitting. • Sit back, relax and let our professional home installation service do all the hard work for you! • Please view our Pro Installation page on our website for full terms and conditions.
- Page 4 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED TOOLS REQUIRED We recommend using the following tools (not supplied): HAMMER RUBBER MALLET DRILL LADDER TAPE MEASURE SHARP KNIFE SPIRIT LEVEL SCREWDRIVER + WOOD SAW SPANNER FIXING KIT CONTENTS: Clout Nails Screws (20mm Galvanised - QTY 300) (40mm - QTY 30) Nails Screws (40mm Galvanised - QTY 30) (60mm - QTY 8) Nails Screws...
- Page 5 Please retain instructions for future reference BUILDING PACK CONTENTS: For full details of what should be included please see the Product Construct Diagram and itemised cutting list that is supplied with the delivery. They are also available on request in pdf form from our helpful Customer Support team – please call 0113 205 4189 or use the Items Delivered Query form at tigersheds.com/contact. ASSEMBLY • Assembly is straightforward if you follow these step-by-step instructions. • We recommend getting everything aligned properly before screwing together and that screw holes should be pre-drilled to avoid splitting the timber. (Do not come pre-drilled). IMPORTANT • Before assembly, please make sure you have a suitable base ready to erect your building on. • Your base MUST be firm and level to ensure that the building is assembled properly and is square. • Please carefully remove the packaging and unpack the components in your delivery. NOTE: ADDITIONAL TIMBER MAY BE INCLUDED AS PACKING MATERIALS. • DO NOT start your build until you have checked that all the parts of your building are present and in a suitable condition. • If you are organising a third party to install your building, it is best practice not to schedule this immediately on receipt of your order, to give you time to check your delivery.
- Page 6 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: UNPACKING CABIN COMPONENTS: • Unpack all components from your supplied cabin pack(s) and place each individual component in the correct order using the supplied construct diagram and parts list as a guide. Ensure all components are present and in the correct position before beginning assembly. • Each log interlocks in a staggered pattern. NOTE: SOME LOGS FEATURE ADDITIONAL FULL NOTCHES & HALF NOTCHES. • Before securing, ensure that the logs are fitted properly in their respective tongue and grooves, gently tapping down with a mallet. (Detail A1 & A2) TOP TIP Use packing materials to protect when tapping logs into place.
- Page 7 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 2: DOUBLE DOOR ASSEMBLY • For cabins with double doors, build up door frame using the four door components provided. Remove supplied key. This is usually stapled over keyhole. • Arrange the door framing onto a firm and level surface, with hinges to the ground. Slot the door sill (base) then the door head into place. Secure the 4 sections together through the joints using 1x S60 per corner. (Detail B) NOTE: HOLES FOR FRAMING ARE PRE-DRILLED IN THE FACTORY. NOTE: THIS IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND DOOR STYLE MAY DIFFER FROM YOUR SUPPLIED PRODUCT. DOOR HEAD DOOR SILL (BASE)
- Page 8 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: LAY DOWN TANALISED BEARERS • Refer to the floor plan of your construct diagram, position the tanalised bearers on prepared base. • Spread out the tanalised bearers equally at approx. 400mm centres. (Detail C For Orientation) NOTE: ON LARGER CABINS, TANALISED BEARERS MAY BE SUPPLIED IN MORE THAN 1 PIECE. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CONSTRUCT DIAGRAM FOR THIS.
- Page 9 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 4: BEGIN BUILDING WALLS • Place 1st layer of logs on the edges of the bearers. Ensure half logs are put down first. See construct diagram for build order. • Measure corner to corner diagonally to make sure cabin floor is square. If both values are equal, your frame is square. Realign the floor until square. Do not trim. • Screw logs into tanalised bearers using 3x S80 per log. (1x S80 in centre, 1x S80 per end notch) • For fixing through notches. (Detail D1) • For fixing through half log. (Detail D2 & D3) • Check that floor is level using a spirit level.
- Page 10 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 5: SECURING FLOOR • Check floorboards are correct size. Do not mix up with roof boards. • Lay 5 floorboards in position and tack in place. Leave approx. 2.5mm gap between the edge of the floorboards and the inside of external walls. (Detail E) NOTE: DO NOT FULLY SECURE AS THESE ARE ONLY TO KEEP THE FLOOR SQUARE WHILE BUILDING THE LOG CABIN.* • *For cabins with internal partition, the floorboards will need to be fully installed at this stage to allow partition base logs to be installed. Please jump to Step 14 for details. Step 6: CONTINUE TO BUILD WALLS • Using construct diagram as a guide, begin to build up the walls by interlocking the logs layer by layer until...
- Page 11 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 7: INSTALL DOORS & WINDOWS • Take the assembled doors and frame and slide over the logs until fully inserted. • Position centrally within opening. This will leave a gap either side for settling. (Detail F1) NOTE: DOORS ARE VERY HEAVY, PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING INTO PLACE. • Fix supplied door handle to enable access to the cabin. (Detail F2) • Continue adding more layers of logs until you reach 3 logs past window height, before slotting the windows into position. (Detail F3) • Position centrally within opening. This will EAVES HEIGHT leave a gap either side for settling. NOTE: WINDOWS CAN BE VERY HEAVY, PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING INTO PLACE.
- Page 12 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 8: INSTALL GABLE TOPS • Unscrew pent gable top as shown. Keep screws in a safe place. • Install pent gable tops. Place 1 on top of the final side logs. • Fit logs to high and low side of cabin as shown. • Repeat the process for 2 3 4 logs from pent gable top. Build up logs on high side to complete this wall. • Secure pent gable top back together using previously removed screws. NOTE: LARGER CABINS MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL TRUSSES TO SUPPORT ROOF. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CONSTRUCT DIAGRAM.
- Page 13 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 10: TOP TIP Measure 175mm from the bottom edge of roof board to outside of back wall to get correct overhang on lower edge of roof. (Detail H3) INSTALL ROOF BOARDS • Before installing the roof boards, check that the cabin is square both vertically & horizontally. Adjust if required. • Position a tongue & groove roof board flush with purlin at one end of roof. • Fix through high side top log using 2x N65 per board.. (Detail H1) •...
- Page 14 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 12: FELT THE ROOF - MEASURE AND CUT BEFORE INSTALLING FELT • Roll felt out onto a clean flat surface 30 minutes before you need it so it has a chance to flatten out. • Measure length of roof and allow 75mm overhang at each end. Cut each strip of felt to size. Use a straight edge to guide cutting. • Roll cut felt piece along low side of roof, Section 1, leaving sufficient overhang to fold down onto roof edge. Do not fold underneath roof. (Detail J1 & J2) • Once felt is rolled out, fix to roof using CN20 both ends, making sure felt is straight. Secure through skirting using CN20 at approx. 100mm intervals. (Detail J2) Ensure the felt is tight, secure the top side of felt using CN20 at approx. 100mm intervals. (Detail J3) • Repeat for remaining felt, working from the low side of roof to the high side, overlapping the felt by 75mm until the roof is fully covered.
- Page 15 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 13: ATTACH ROOF FASCIA BOARDS (BARGEBOARDS) • Attach front roof fascia to the high side of the cabin using 4x N40 evenly spaced per fascia board, ensuring to trap the felt in between. (Detail K) • Make sure overhangs are spaced evenly. • On larger cabins, this may be supplied in 2 or more sections. • Attach roof fascias to gables using 3x N40 per fascia board. Secure through batten (high side), a purlin and batten (low side). NOTE: THERE ARE NO BARGEBOARDS SUPPLIED FOR LOW SIDE OF ROOF AS THIS WILL PREVENT EFFECTIVE WATER DRAINAGE. Step 14: CUT FLOORBOARD TO SIZE LAY FLOORBOARDS • Start to lay the floorboards. There should be a 2.5mm gap...
- Page 16 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 15: FIXING DOORS AND WINDOWS • Check the doors are square and screw the fascia boards (from the inside) into the logs behind with 6x S40 evenly spaced as shown. • Repeat process for all remaining doors and windows in your cabin. Timber is a natural product; any log or board can expand and contract. This may cause slight gapping in the log cabin which can be rectified by un-screwing and re-screwing fascia boards over the course of the year.
- Page 17 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 16: INSTALL INTERNAL ROOF BATTENS • Fix internal roof battens to the top side logs using 4x S40 evenly spaced along the batten as shown. (Detail L) • These will seal roof and side walls. Step 17: FIT INTERNAL SKIRTING • Arrange the skirting around the outside edge of floor (internally), measure and cut down if required to best match the internal space. • Secure each skirting section into place using 3x S40 evenly spaced along the length. (Detail M1 & M2) NOTE: DO NOT FIX THE SKIRTING TO THE FLOORBOARDS. SKIRTING...
- Page 18 TIGER BLAKE LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 18: ATTACH STORM BRACES • Fix storm braces to the inside of gables with 2x CB40 provided. Always leave the bottom CB40 slack enough to let the storm brace move as the cabin expands and contracts. (Detail N1 & N2) NOTE: ENSURE THE STORM BRACES ARE SECURED INTO THE GABLE TOP ON EACH SIDE. STORM BRACE tigersheds.com 0113 205 4189 sales@tigersheds.com...
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- Page 20 TIG/INS31 Display Agent Woodlands DIY Store Station Yard, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5NZ Telephone: 0113 205 4189 Website: tigersheds.com Email: customersupport@tigersheds.com...