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Backyard Discovery GABLE 8' x 8' Assembly Manual

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  • Page 1 16591 STOP! STOP! Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For immediate help with assembly or product information call our toll free number: 1-888-827-9056 1-888-827-9056 or email: customerservice@backyardproductsllc.com customerservice@backyardproductsllc.com Our staff is ready to provide assistance April through October M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST November through March M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST...
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  • Page 3: Assembly Manual

    16591 05/20/2011 ASSEMBLY MANUAL GABLE 8' x 8' (244 x 244 cm) ACTUAL FLOOR SIZE IS 96 x 92-5/8" (244 x 235 cm) KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE I MPO RTA N T ! READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. BEFORE YOU BEGIN •...
  • Page 4 TOOLS Required Optional ‰ Phillips ‰ Tool Belt/ ‰ Utility Knife Screwdriver Nail Pouch ‰ Shingle Blades ‰ Tin Snips ‰ Drill / Driver (for drip edge) ‰ Caulk Gun ‰ 3/8" Drill Bit ‰ 1/4" Drill Bit ‰ Chalk Line ‰...
  • Page 5 CONCRETE FOUNDATION If you choose to install your kit on a concrete slab refer to the diagram below. Treated Sill Plate Caulk between sill plate and concrete. 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) 4" (10,2 cm) Building Size Actual Floor Size 8'x 8' (243,8 x 243,8 cm) 92-5/8"...

  • Page 6: Additional Materials

    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOUNDATION OR FLOOR MATERIALS • This shed kit includes a wood Á oor system. • This shed does not include any leveling materials. • See the FLOOR LEVELING section on page 8 for recommended methods and suggested materials to properly level your Á...

  • Page 7: Parts List

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND SIZES Part identiÀ cation is WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART Treated lumber is stamped: stamped on some parts. Nominal Board Size Actual Size 2" x 4"....1-1/2" x 3-1/2" (3,8 x 8,9 cm) 1" x 4"....3/4" x 3-1/2" (1,9 x 8,9 cm) 2"...
  • Page 8 WALL PANELS, AND DOORS 3/8 x 21 x 48" 3/8 x 21 x 48" (1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm) (1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm) 3/8 x 20 x 48" 3/8 x 20 x 48" (1 x 50,8 x 121,9 cm) (1 x 50,8 x 121,9 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72"...
  • Page 9 FLOOR LEVELING OPTIONS There are multiple ways to level your Û oor frame. Our recommended leveling method is shown below. Leveling materials are not included in this kit. PREFERRED METHOD - 4x4 TREATED RUNNERS 96" 96" (243,8 cm) (243,8 cm) •...
  • Page 10 STANDARD FLOOR FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: NOTE: 3" (7,6 cm) Look for Stamp. TREATED 2 x 4 x 93" (5,1 x 10,2 x 236,2 cm) 2 x 4 x 92-1/2" (5,1 x 10,2 x 235 cm) TREATED • FOR 10' x 12', SKIP TO PAGE 16 BEGIN Orient parts as shown on Á...
  • Page 11 LEVEL AND SQUARE FLOOR FRAME Before attaching Û oor decking, it is important to level and square the Û oor frame. A level and square Û oor frame is required to correctly construct your shed. BEGIN See page 7 for the preferred Á oor leveling method. Use level and check the frame is level before applying Á...
  • Page 12 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 48 x 96" (1,6 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Ensure your Á oor frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. BEGIN Attach the 48 x 96" panel with the rough side up (painted-grid lines side) with the 48"...
  • Page 13 FLOOR PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5/8 x 44-5/8 x 96" (1,6 x 113,3 x 243,8 cm) Continue by installing 44-5/8 x 96" panel with rough side up (painted grid lines). Use a chalk line or grid lines on panels for 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12"...
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT! I M P O R T A N T ! Check the Á oor frame is level after installing Á oor panels. Re-level if needed. • The Á oor should be used as a stable work surface for wall construction. HINT: •...
  • Page 15 SIDE WALL FRAMES PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 67-3/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 171,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 92-5/8" (5,1 x 7,6 x 235,3 cm) 5/8 x 2-1/2 x 92-5/8" (1,6 x 6,4 x 235,3 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on Á...
  • Page 16 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 13" (5,1 x 7,6 x 33 cm) TEMPORARY SPACER 3/8 x 46-1/8 x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm) Ensure your wall frame is square by installing one panel and squaring frame. Place the 46-1/8 x 72"...
  • Page 17 SIDE WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8" x 46-1/8" x 72" (1 x 117,2 x 182,9 cm) Place 46-1/8 x 72" panel on frame as shown with primed side facing up. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. Carefully Á...
  • Page 18 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm) GUSSET 2 x 3 x 91 " (5,1 x 7,6 x 231,1 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT BEGIN Orient on Á at using a gusset as a temporary spacer. Center on CI on edge on Á...
  • Page 19 BACK WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 34" (5,1 x 7,6 x 86,4 cm) GUSSET 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT Center on PS on Á at using a gusset as a temporary spacer. Center on CI on edge on Á...
  • Page 20 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN Place LEFT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up. Nail horizontal framing using 2" nails 6" apart on edges and 12" apart inside panel. Nail vertical framing using 1-1/2"...
  • Page 21 BACK WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/8 x 48 x 72" (1 x 121,9 x 182,9 cm) Place RIGHT panel on back frame as shown with primed side facing up and Á ush to panel. Nail horizontal framing using 2"...
  • Page 22 BACK WALL BOTTOM PLATES PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 13" (5,1 x 7,6 x 33 cm) BEGIN Position RK on edge, 2-1/2" from outside edge and 1" from bottom edge of LEFT wall panel. (Fig A.) Nail RK to wall panel using (3) 2"...
  • Page 23 FRONT WALL FRAME PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 176,5 cm) 2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm) BEGIN Orient parts on edge on Á oor as shown. Nail using two 3"...
  • Page 24 FRONT WALL PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 23-7/8 x 72" (1 x 60,6 x 182,9 cm) BEGIN Place LEFT panel on front wall frame as shown with primed side facing up. Ensure panel has a 1" gap at bottom and is Á ush to inside edge. Nail using 2"...
  • Page 25 FRONT WALL TOP PLATE PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) GUSSET 1 x 3 x 55" (2,5 x 7,6 x 137,2 cm) TEMPORARY SPACER BEGIN Center DS on PT on Á at, Á ush to front wall panel. Nail using 2" nails 6" apart. Flush Use to maintain 3/8"...

  • Page 26: Side Wall Installation

    SIDE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED (TEMPORARY): 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT BEGIN Center side wall assembly on the 92-1/2" (235 cm) Á oor dimension. Use OO as a temporary brace. Secure with two 3" screws. 3"...

  • Page 27: Back Wall Installation

    BACK WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) BEGIN Center back wall assembly on the 96" (243,8 cm) Á oor dimension. First, nail lower edge of panel to Á oor frame using 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nail to hit Á...
  • Page 28 SIDE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) BEGIN Center side wall assembly on the 92-1/2" (235 cm) Á oor dimension. First, nail lower edge of panel to Á oor frame using 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nail to hit Á...
  • Page 29 SIDE WALL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) BEGIN Center front wall assembly on the 96" (243,8 cm) Á oor dimension. First, nail lower edge of panel to Á oor frame using (8) 2" nails 6" apart. Angle nail to hit Á...
  • Page 30 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 2 x 4 x 54" (5,1 x 10,2 x 137,2 cm) TEMPORARY SUPPORT ¸ BEGIN Place two rafter halves CM in corners of back wall. You will assemble (3) rafters. Apply glue on gusset and place on rafters.
  • Page 31 RAFTERS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) pre-assembled 2" (5,1 cm) BEGIN Locate rafters directly over the wall studs. Check you have the measurements shown. Screw through panel into end of rafter with 2" screw (Fig. A). NOTE: use two screws at siding seam. Secure with two 3"...
  • Page 32 BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 2 x 3 x 17-1/2" (5,1 x 7,6 x 44,5 cm) 3/8 x 21 x 48" 3/8 x 21 x 48" (1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm) (1 x 53,3 x 121,9 cm) BEGIN Place BV on Á...
  • Page 33 BACK WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) PRE-ASSEMBLED BEGIN Place gable assembly centered on back wall top plate overlapping back wall panels. Screw BV to top plate using (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Nail assembly to back wall panels using (18) 2" nails. FINISH You have À...
  • Page 34 FRONT WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 5" (5,1 x 7,6 x 10,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 6" (5,1 x 7,6 x 15,2 cm) 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 3/8 x 19-5/8 x 48" 3/8 x 19-5/8 x 48" (1 x 49,8 x 121,9 cm) (1 x 49,8 x 121,9 cm) BEGIN...
  • Page 35 FRONT WALL GABLE PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) PRE-ASSEMBLED BEGIN Place gable assembly centered on front wall top plate overlapping front wall panels. Screw BV to top plate using (2) 3" screws (Fig. A). Nail gable panels to front wall panels and DS using (18) 2" nails, 6" apart. FINISH You have À...
  • Page 36 TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 71" (1 x 4,4 x 180,3 cm) 3/8 x 1-3/4 x 72" (1 x 4,4 x 182,9 cm) ¸ BEGIN Attach 71" trim Á ush under gable panel (Fig. A) using (2) 2" (5,1 cm) nails as shown. Attach 72"...
  • Page 37 GABLE TRIM PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 4 x 53-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 136,4 cm) ¸ BEGIN Position one CL Á ush to front panel edge and center on right edge of groove (Fig. A). Attach trim with eight 1-1/4" screws from inside. Position second CL Á...
  • Page 38 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 7/16 x 48 x 96" (1,1 x 121,9 x 243,8 cm) Roof panels may cause serious injury until securely fastened. You must square the roof by attaching one panel À rst. You will use the panels’ long edge as a lever to bring your roof into square.
  • Page 39 ROOF PANELS PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 5-7/8" x 96" (14,9 x 243,8 cm) Keep spacing between the center of the rafters at the lower edge of the panel and secure with one 2" nail into each rafter (Fig. E). NOTE: Measurements from inside of gable trim.
  • Page 40 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) HINT: Look for 3/8" SPACER attached to doors. 1 x 4 x 60" (2,5 x 10,2 x 152,4 cm) Left Door Right Door BEGIN Orient parts as shown on Á...
  • Page 41 DOORS PARTS REQUIRED: 3" (7,6 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175,3 cm) 2" (5,1 cm) Attach temporary support OO as a ledger board for doors to rest on, using three 3" screws. Measure 72" down from gable panels (Fig. A). 72"...
  • Page 42 DOOR PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 72" (1,5 x 6,4 x 182,8 cm) BEGIN Reinforce the door trim using 3/4" screws through door panel into trim (Fig. A). Locate screws as shown in Fig. B. Use two screws at seams. Center trim ZJ over doors and secure using eight 2"...
  • Page 43 DOOR WEATHERSTRIP PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 2 x 3 x 69" (5,1 x 7,6 x 175 cm) BEGIN With left door closed, center a weatherstrip OO vertically on the left door in the door opening (Fig. A). OO will offset the left door 1" OUT past the door trim 1"...

  • Page 44: Door Hardware

    DOOR HARDWARE PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 3/8" (1 cm) Drill Bit BEGIN Mount one barrel bolt Á ush at top of OO on left door using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig A). Mount the second barrel bolt Á ush at bottom of OO on left door using 3/4" screws as shown (Fig B).

  • Page 45: Door Rails

    DOOR RAILS PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) 19/32 x 2-1/2 x 19" (1,5 x 6,4 x 48,3 cm) BEGIN Measure and mark side door trim 7" (17,8 cm) from top and bottom door trim. Place BEA on door as shown. Install using (3) 3/4"...

  • Page 46: Door Hinges

    DOOR HINGES PARTS REQUIRED: 3/4" (1,9 cm) Hinge BEGIN Center decorative hinge on horizontal door rail and Á ush against door hinge. Install using (3) 3/4" screws. Repeat steps 1-2 for the 3 remaining decorative hinges. FINISH You have À nished installing your faux hinges. (3) 3/4"...

  • Page 47: Door Handle

    DOOR HANDLE PARTS REQUIRED: 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) 1/4" (0,6 cm) Drill Bit 1/2" (1,3 cm) Drill Bit BEGIN Measure and mark pre-drill hole as shown. Pre-drill mark using 1/4" drill bit. Drill through 1/4" hole using 1/2" drill bit. We suggest pre-drilling with 1/4" drill.
  • Page 48 COLLAR TIES PARTS REQUIRED: 2" (5,1 cm) 1 x 4 x 60" (2,5 x 10,2 x 152,4 cm) ¸ BEGIN Glue and Install collar tie JF on middle rafter. Use (3) 2" nails at each side of collar tie. Collar tie should be Á ush to the roof panels.
  • Page 49 VENT PARTS REQUIRED: BEGIN Caulk behind vent Á ange. Position vent in opening as shown. FINISH You have À nished installing your vent. Level Caulk...
  • Page 50 PAINT & CAULK - NOT INCLUDED - • Use acrylic latex caulk that is paintable. Caulk at all horizontal and vertical seams, between the trim and walls, and all around the door trim. • Use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint. When painting your building, there are a few key areas that can be easily overlooked that must be painted: •...
  • Page 51 SHINGLES - NOT INCLUDED - • Follow directions provided by manufacturer and these instructions. Familiarize yourself with a 3-Tab Shingle. Notch Notch SHINGLE NAIL PATTERN 1/2" 1" Sealing Strip 1" (1,3 cm) (2,5 cm) (2,5 cm) Half A Rain Slot Full Rain Slot NAILS NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO OR ABOVE SEALING STRIPS.
  • Page 52 SHINGLES continued... Beginning at front of shed, install À rst row of shingles with notch at 1" past roof edge or Á ush with drip edge. Roof Deck FRONT OF BACK OF SHED SHED 1" (2,5 cm) Flush with starter row. Notch - or - Drip Edge...
  • Page 53 SHINGLES continued... Continue installing rows of shingles to the peak. At the peak make sure there is a maximum of 5" or less to the rain slot, as shown below. If shingles overlap at ridge cut to peak with a utility knife. 5"...
  • Page 54 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP • You will À nish off the top of the roof with a ridge cap made from shingles. BEGIN Cut shingles into THREE pieces. Hint: Use cut-off pieces À rst. 2" 2" (5,1 cm) (5,1 cm) 2"...
  • Page 55 SHINGLES - RIDGE CAP continued... Continue installing ridge cap to back of roof. Make sure there is 4" between the shingle-color and edge of shingles. Trim cap off Á ush to shingles When you have 4" minimum of shingle color cut one piece to cap your roof. Install Á...
  • Page 56 WARRANTY B a cky a rd S tor a ge S ol u tion s , LLC w a rr a nt s the following: Limited Conditional Every prod u ct i s w a rr a nted from defect s in workm a n s hip a nd m a n u f a ct u ring for one ye a r. Warranty * All h a rdw a re a nd met a l component s a re w a rr a nted for two ye a r s .

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