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PLAN
AHEAD....
A3
Watch
the Weather:
Be sure the day you select to install your building is dry and calm.
Do not attempt to assemble your building on a windy day. Be careful on wet or muddy ground.
Teamwork:
Whenever
possible,
two or more people should work together to assemble
your building. One person can position parts or panels while the other is able to handle the
fasteners
and the tools.
Tools and Materials:
These are some basic tools and materials
you will need for the
construction
of your building. Decide which method of anchoring
and the type of foundation
you wish to use in order to form a complete
list of the materials you will need.
Required
* Eye Goggles
. No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
(With Hardened Magnetic Tip)
Note: A power screwdriver or vari-
able speed drill with Phillips-tip at-
tachment can speed assembly
by
as much as 40%.
Required
• Work Gloves
Step Ladder
Utility Knife / Scissors
• Pliers
• Carpenter's Level
,,Tape Measure
OptionaITime-Savers
,. Wrench / Nut Driver
,, Electric / Cordless Drill
Square
String
(for squaring frame)
Foundation Preparation
• Hammer and Nails
Spade or Shovel
Hand Saw/Power
Saw
• Lumber and/or Concrete
Selecting
and Preparing
Your Site:
Before assembly, you will want to decide on
a location for your building. The best location is a level area with good drainage.
,AIIow enough working space for ease of moving parts into position during assembly.
Be sure there
will be enough space at entrance for doors to open fully and enough space around the building to
be able to fasten the panel screws from the outside.
*Before you begin the first steps in assembling
your parts, a foundation
should be constructed
and
an anchoring
system should be ready to use.
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