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- Page 1 TIG/INS48 TIGER SIGMA 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 SIGMA 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 SIGMA 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 SIGMA 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 16 for details. tigersheds.com 0113 205 4189 sales@tigersheds.com...
- Page 11 Please retain instructions for future reference 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 3 logs high. • At this point, store remaining floorboards inside the cabin ready for installation. You may not be able to fit floorboards through the door once cabin has been built.
- Page 12 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 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) • Fix supplied door handle to enable access to the cabin. (Detail F2) • Repeat process for windows. (Detail F3) tigersheds.com 0113 205 4189 sales@tigersheds.com...
- Page 13 Please retain instructions for future reference • Position centrally within opening. This will leave a gap either side for settling. NOTE: DOORS AND WINDOWS ARE VERY HEAVY, PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING INTO PLACE. NOTE: IF YOUR BASE IS NOT FIRM AND LEVEL THEN THIS CAN CAUSE THE DOORS AND WINDOWS TO TWIST OR TO GO OUT OF SQUARE. USE A SPIRIT LEVEL TO CHECK.
- Page 14 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 8: INSTALL SIGMA POSTS • Slot over built deck section as shown. (Detail G1 & G2) • Sigma Post 1 to the outside of deck area. • Sigma Post 2 to the inside of deck area. NOTE: DO NOT FIX POSTS AT THIS STAGE. • Continue to build up your cabin as to eaves heigh. (Detail G3) SIGMA POST 1 SIGMA POST 2 SIGMA POST 1 tigersheds.com...
- Page 15 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 9: INSTALL GABLE TOPS • Place on top of the eaves height logs. NOTE: LARGER CABINS MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL TRUSSES TO SUPPORT ROOF. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CONSTRUCT DIAGRAM. Step 10: INSTALL PURLINS • Position the purlins with the angled cuts to the bottom. (Detail H1) Ensure notches in purlins line up with gable tops. • Secure the purlins into the gable tops using 2x N65 per purlin per gable top. (Detail H2) • Repeat for all purlin and gable top joins. STANDARD PURLIN STANDARD PURLIN WITH EXTRA NOTCH(ES)
- Page 16 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 11: 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 apex purlin using 2x N65 per board. (Detail I1) • Fix through one additional purlin using 2x N65 per board. (Detail I2) • Fix through side top logs using 2x N65 per board. (Detail I3) • Continue working across roof, repeating the steps above. • The final roof board may need trimming to sit flush with purlin at end. CRITICAL!: ALL ROOF BOARDS MUST HAVE 2X N65 PER FIXING POINT AS OUTLINED ABOVE.
- Page 17 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 13: SECURE SIGMA POSTS • Secure posts into logs using 1x S40 per side per post at high level. (Detail K1) • Secure posts into logs using 3x S40 per side per post at low level. (Detail K2) • Repeat for all other posts.
- Page 18 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 14: 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 L1 & L2) • 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 L2) Ensure the felt is tight, secure the top side of felt using CN20 at approx. 100mm intervals. (Detail L3) • 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 19 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 15: ATTACH ROOF FASCIA BOARDS & FINIAL (BARGEBOARDS) • Attach roof fascias using 4x N40 per fascia board. Nail through top purlin and bottom roof batten. Complete the look with finials over the join at apex. Secure using 2x N40 per finial. NOTE: THERE ARE NO BARGEBOARDS SUPPLIED FOR LOW SIDE OF ROOF AS THIS WILL PREVENT EFFECTIVE WATER DRAINAGE. FINIAL FASCIA FASCIA Step 16: LAY FLOORBOARDS • Start to lay the floorboards. There should be a 2.5mm gap between the edge of the floorboards and the outer logs to allow for expansion and contraction.
- Page 20 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 17: FIXING DOORS AND WINDOWS • Check the doors are square and screw the fascia boards, both internally and externally, into the logs behind with 6x S40 evenly spaced as shown. (Detail M) • 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 21 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 18: INSTALL INTERNAL ROOF BATTENS & SHELF • Fix internal roof battens to the top side logs using 4x S40 evenly spaced along the batten as shown. (Detail N1) • These will seal roof and side walls. • Fix internal shelf to the top side logs at front of cabin using 4x S40 evenly spaced inside cabin and 3x S40 evenly spaced into the overhang support log. (Detail N2) TOP TIP Get someone to hold the shelf in place while securing to logs. Step 19: 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.
- Page 22 TIGER SIGMA LOG CABIN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 20: 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 P1 & P2) NOTE: ENSURE THE STORM BRACES ARE SECURED INTO THE GABLE TOP ON EACH SIDE. STORM BRACE tigersheds.com 0113 205 4189 sales@tigersheds.com...
- Page 23 Please retain instructions for future reference Step 21: ATTACHING DECK FASCIAS • Fix fascia boards to logs using 3x S40 evenly spaced along the board as shown. Repeat for all fascia boards. • Fascia boards may need trimming to size and around posts. NOTE: DOOR SIDE & BACK WALL REMOVED FOR CLARITY IN IMAGE. 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 24 TIG/INS48 Head Office Calverley Lane, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1NP Telephone: 0113 205 4189 Website: tigersheds.com Email: customersupport@tigersheds.com TO SEE GENERAL ACCESSORY & INSTALLATION VIDEO LIBRARY...