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Thank you for purchasing
a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed.
Please take the time to identify all the
parts prior to assembly.
Please Note- Roofing Shingles are
NOT included in this kit. You will be
required to purchase approximately
60 Square Feet of shingles along with
the appropriate hardware to fasten
shingles to plywood roof sheathing.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 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.
1-888-658-1658
6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed
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Assembly Manual
Version #10
Nov 16th, 2018
sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com

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  • Page 1 Assembly Manual Version #10 Nov 16th, 2018 Thank you for purchasing a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Please Note- Roofing Shingles are NOT included in this kit. You will be...
  • Page 2: Parts List

    Thank you for purchasing a 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: A. Floor Section 2 - 35” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames 2 - 5/8” x 34 7/8” x 74 7/8” - Plywood Floor 4 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 3: Tools Required

    6 x 6 MAXIMIZER HARDWARE PACKAGE Screws and Nails (actual size) x120 1 1/4” 3” 2 1/2” x160 3/4” Black x100 2” x250 1 1/2” Finishing 2” Black Square Drive Bit Individual Hardware Components (not actual size) Exterior Barrel Tee Hinge x6 Door Handle x2 Cane Bolt Bolt...
  • Page 4 A. Floor Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Note, Floor Footprint is 70” wide x 75” deep. Plywood Flooring Floor Joists Floor Joist Frames Concrete Pad (optional foundation method) Floor Runners (3) Flush with...
  • Page 5 You can find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” screws (2 per end). Complete Joist attachments for 2nd Floor Frame. Lay out both completed Floor Joist Frames as illustrated at left.
  • Page 6 Attach Floor Runners to completed floor Make sure Runners are flush with outside and frame. There are 3 floor runners per 70” side. front and rear floor framing but not overhanging. Use 8 - 2 1/2” screws per Runner. Concrete Slab Floor Runners Foundation evenly spaced.
  • Page 7 Completed Floor With Plywood positioned correctly on floor framing, attach 75” using 16 - 1 1/4” screws per plywood sheet. pushed together at seam. 70” B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Gable Walls (2) Side Top Plates (1 per side)
  • Page 8 Plywood Floor shown in Floor Section B illustrations may not be exactly as shipped. Lay out all the wall panels and become familiar with their location. Make sure to position panels right side up so water is directed away from and not into shed.
  • Page 9 Optional - Caulking seams will help prevent moisture from entering at seam. Caulking not included in kit. Vertical Wall Stud Position side wall into place on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 10 Align vertical wall studs of both side wall panels together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Wall siding should overhang floor by approximately 1/2”. Position 2nd rear wall panel as previously described. Wall panel framing aligned flush with floor framing.
  • Page 11 Outside of Jamb flush with outside of siding Locate Door Jambs. Align so attached filler strip is facing to the outside. Position outside of Jamb flush with outside of siding. At the floor, Jamb should be flush with floor framing. When aligning Jambs and Header in Steps 21-23, do a dry run first...
  • Page 12 On ends, screwing on slight angle provides more strength Top Plate aligned flush with inside of wall framing. Position one Side Top Plate (angle cut on both ends) on top wall framing. Top Plate should be evenly spaced from front to back and aligned flush with the inside of wall framing.
  • Page 13 Complete remaining Side and Rear Top Plate attachments as per Steps 24-25. When all Walls and Top Plates are attached together, check wall and floor alignment. Bottom wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor joists. See Steps 15-20 for correct alignment. Angle screws into perimeter Confirm Door Jambs are 64”...
  • Page 14 Straight Edge 1x3 Gable Framing Gable Flashing Place Gable so framing sits flush with the inside of the top plate. Center from front to rear using a Straight Edge to confirm angle of gable frame and Top Plate line up. Adjust gable accordingly. From the outside, make sure gable flashing overhangs wall siding.
  • Page 15 C. Rafter and Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Plywood Roof Panels 78” x 45 1/4” Ridge Boards (2) 3/4” x 4 1/2” x 70” Roof Gusset Roof Soffits (2) Rafters...
  • Page 16 Attach Ridge Board to ends of both outside rafters with 2 - 2” Ridge Board screws per end. Drill 1/8” pilot holes in Ridge Board to prevent splitting. Measure and position interior Rafters as illustrated below. When positioned correctly, attach Ridge Board to remaining rafters with 2 - 2” screws /rafter end.
  • Page 17 Starting at the rear, lift a completed rafter section up and place on gable framing. Soffit Rafter should rest on gable framing Gable Notch Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch. When Rafter Section is correctly positioned, outside rafters will sit equally on gable framing and Soffit will...
  • Page 18 Completed rear side Rafters. Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 34 - 36. Screw Ridge Boards together with 1 1/4” screws Gable Notch With Ridge Board locked into gable notch, align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and secure them with 8 - 1 1/4”...
  • Page 19 Secure Rafters to Top Wall Framing with one 3” screw per rafter. Screw through Wall Frame at an angle. Have two helpers push the Front and Rear Walls at the top from the outside of shed until inside to inside measurement between the Top Plates is 70”. The Roof Gusset is positioned on center rafter.
  • Page 20 Not past apex When Plywood is correctly positioned, fasten down into Roof Rafters with 15 - 1 1/4” screws. Locate Plywood Roof Piece for the rear side ( 78” x 45 1/4”). Position and attach as per Steps 43- 45. 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
  • Page 21 D. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Miscellaneous Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Side Facia Pentagon Rear Filler Facia Piece Trim (2) Gable Trim Front and Detail Plate Rear Facia Horizontal Above Gable Trim Door Trim Narrow Trims Rear Wall Door Hardware...
  • Page 22 Additional 1 1/2” nails in each corner to secure wall siding to framing. Attach Side and Rear Skirting around the base of the shed. Skirting will hide floor framing. The side Position Front Skirting (3/4” thick) skirting pieces will meet together in the between Door Trims aligning it even at top edge center.
  • Page 23 Side Rear Wide Trim Align trim tight underneath Soffit and Rafter. Attach Narrow Trims (Rear Walls) to in each rear corner and middle wall seam (3 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”). Use 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Align Trims tight underneath Soffit and Rafter and so it caps the Side Rear Wide Trim.
  • Page 24 Attach Facia Nailing Strips (4 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 42”) to underside edge of plywood roof with 4 - 1 1/4” screws per piece. Do this on both sides of the shed. Locate Side Facia (angle cut on both ends). There are 2 left and 2 right side pieces. Correct posi- tioning is rough side out.
  • Page 25 Complete remaining facia pieces. Attach Pentagon Facia Plate where Side Facia meet at the peak. Use 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece to secure. Attach Black Tee Hinges with 3/4” & 2” Black hardware provided 3/4” screws Important- Drill Pilot Holes 2“...
  • Page 26 Important- Drill Pilot Holes to prevent splitting 2” Black Screws 3/8” on side. 1/2” gap at bottom. With Door correctly aligned, attach Door Hinge to Door Trim with 2” black screws. Hint: Do not attach all the 2” screws in each hinge until both doors are positioned correctly into place. Drill pilot holes in Door Trim prevent wood from splitting.
  • Page 27 Hor. Door Stop with Dado cut. Position Horizontal Door Stop with dado facing out, tight against Door Header. Align so Dado cut is flush with Header leaving approximately a 1” overhang in the doorway. Attach with 6 - 2” screws. Close both doors and align so doors are straight.
  • Page 28 Drill 1/2” Diameter Hole to accommodate rod of The Interior Cane Bolt will be attached to Vertical Cane Bolt. Door Flange. To position Cane Bolt correctly, attach to flange first, close doors and mark hole to house Cane Bolt Rod. Open doors and drill hole where previously marked with 1/2”...
  • Page 29 Congratulations on assembling your 6x6 Maximizer Storage Shed! Note; Our Sheds are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain.