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Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden
Shed from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time
to identify all the parts prior
to assembly.
Safety Points and Other onsiderations:
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 Santa Rosa 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.
Toll Free 1-888-658-1658
8x12 Santa Rosa
Assembly Manual
www.outdoorlivingtoday.com
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Revision #20
June 5, 2020
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  • Page 1 8x12 Santa Rosa Assembly Manual Revision #20 June 5, 2020 Thank you for purchasing an 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden Shed from Outdoor Living Today. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other onsiderations:...

  • Page 2: Parts List

    Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: Porch Section 2 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73 7/8” - Long Porch Posts A.

  • Page 3: Hardware Kit

    8x12 SANTA ROSA HARDWARE SHEET Hardware Kit (Provided) 3/4” x 26 x 320 2 1/2” Black Headed x 280 2” 1 1/2” x 70 Shingle x 28 2” Black Headed 1 1/2” x 480 Finishing 1 1/4” x 260 3/4”...
  • Page 4 What Can I Do Before My Shed Arrives? Before starting your project become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor. Please note that certain counties and municipalities require building permits prior to installation. We recommend to all consumers that they check with their local county/municipality for these specifics prior to purchasing any of our products since this is your sole responsibility.

  • Page 5: Floor Section

    Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete A. Floor Section Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is 136 1/2” deep x 96” wide. Plywood Floor Floor Large (2) Joists (7) Floor Joist Frames Large (3) Plywood Floor Small (2) Floor Joist...
  • Page 6 Attach each large and small floor joist Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated. frames together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per section. There are 3 larger and 3 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 136 1/2”...
  • Page 7 With Floor Runners Note: The floor will be flipped over and attached, carefully flip floor runners will sit on your foundation. the floor over and place It is important to note that having a your foundation. level foundation is critical. Choosing a Caution: you will need 2 foundation will vary between regions.
  • Page 8 B. Wall Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Narrow Wall Middle Gable Panel (12” wide) Walls (2) Rear Gable Front Top Walls (2) Plates (2) Solid Wall Rear Top Door Panels (4) Plates (3)
  • Page 9 Bottom Wall Plate Starting with All Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Bottom Wall Plates (1 5/8” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”) to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so Wall Plates are flush with framing. Important: Make sure all walls are aligned in their upright position.
  • Page 10 Do Not Attach Walls To Floor Until Step 26. Position rear corner wall into place and attach together with Optional: Caulking seams 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the top, middle and bottom of 2x3 stud. will help prevent moisture Start positioning adjacent wall panels and fastening together.
  • Page 11 Narrow Wall To complete walls, attach the Narrow Porch Wall to front wall panel. Note: the narrow wall is only 73” high. Attach wall stud to adjoining wall with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Door Header positioned with Dado to front 1/2”...
  • Page 12 Front Porch Extension Corner Complete the 2 Porch Rail Sections, Bracket following steps A through D. Attach Front Porch Extensions (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45”) to Long Porch Post (3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73 7/8”) with Exploded 2 - 2”...
  • Page 13 Thick edge of Wall Trim Support Deck Board Flush 1/2” overhang Next, attach one Outter Deck Board (1” x 5 1/2” x 44 1/2”) to the bottom of each Porch Rail Section. Position the Deck Board flush with the Long Porch Post on one side and overhanging by 1/2”...
  • Page 14 Pre­Drill! Pre­Drill! Lay all Deck Boards down evenly spaced prior to attaching. Attach remaining 15 Deck Boards (1” x 5 1/2” x 44 3/4”) using 4 - 2” Screws per piece. Equally space all deck boards before attaching. Ensure screws enter the floor joists beneath deck boards.
  • Page 15 Wall Plate Angle screws into perimeter Optional: Caulking seams will help Floor Joists. prevent moisture from entering at seam. Caulking not included in kit. When all walls are attached together, check alignment with the floor. Bottom wall plates should sit 32”...
  • Page 16 Pre­Drill! 4 - 2” screws Pre­Drill! Attach the 4 Side Top Plates (3/4” x 2 1/2” 1 - 2” x 66 3/4”) There are 2 Side Top Plates per side. screw The side top plates are angle cut down the length.
  • Page 17 Attach Wall Trim/Supports to wall with 3 - 2 1/2” screws per side. Try to conceal screws if possible. At the doorway of your shed there will be a small gap between the deck boards and floor plywood. Fill this gap with the Doorway Floor Transition Strip (3/4”...
  • Page 18 Filler Shingles Lift up the rear completed gable section and place on top of rear walls. Position the Rear Gable Wall on top of the Rear Top Plate. The rear gable framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate. It should also be centered sideways on the top plate.
  • Page 19 C. & D. Rafter and Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. (Roof Filler Shingles Missing) Middle Roof Panels (2) Outside Roof Outside Roof Panels (2) Panels (2) Metal Ridge Ridge Boards (4) Board...
  • Page 20 Locate 9 Rafters (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 56 1/2”), Ridge Board 2 Soffits (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 68 1/4”) and completed Ridge 2 1/2” Screws Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to the right. into Doubled up Rafters Double up Rafters as illustrated.
  • Page 21 Soffit Carefully lift 1 completed Rafter Section up (make sure Soffit is facing down) and place on gable framing. Gable Notch Soffit should sit approx. 1/8” away from wall panel. End Rafter will sit flush with end of wall. Slide Rafter Section up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch. Soffit will sit approximately 1/8”...
  • Page 22 When Rafter Section is aligned correctly, tack Rafter Section temporarily down from Middle Gable Wall framing into Rafter with 2 - 2” screws. Note: Metal Ridge Board is offset with 1st Rafter Section Place 2nd completed Rafter Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 43 - 46. Rear Gable Gable Notch When both Rafter Sections are correctly aligned, Ridge Boards will sit in both the rear and...
  • Page 23 Offsetting Metal Important: Make sure Metal Ridge Ridge Board Board Connectors are offset to one Connectors another as illustrated to the left. At the peak, align Ridge Boards so they are flush together and secure them with 12 - 1 1/4” screws. Important: if there is a gap between Ridge Boards, try pushing side walls closer together from outside.
  • Page 24 2 1/2“ screws 91” across Attach Rafters in porch area into Top Plate Roof Gussets (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 72”) are of porch with 1 - 2 1/2” screw per Rafter. Once positioned on middle rafters. Prior to attaching, again, measure 91”...
  • Page 25 Shingles overhang plywood on outside panels. Shingles and plywood Outside Roof Panel with flush on middle panel. Shingles overhanging end. Identify Roof Panels. There are 2 Outside and 1 Middle Roof Panel per side. Starting with outside rear panel, lift up and place on rafters. 3rd Rafter from the outside Roof Plywood inset...
  • Page 26 Align Middle Roof Panel as per Step 57 and screw panel down to rafters with 2 - 2 1/2” screws in the bottom row of shingles. Lift up 2nd Outside Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 56. Shingles overhang 1 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 27 Lift up, position and attach right side Middle Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 57-58. Roof plywood inset 1/8” from end of rafter. Lift up, position and attach right side Front Roof Panel on Rafters as per Step 59. Attach above the exposure line.
  • Page 28 Slide in another Filler Shingle and attach as per Step 64. Repeat, working your way up to the top. The top row Filler Shingles are cut shorter than the others (7 1/4” length). Attach top row Filler Shingles with 2 - 1 1/2” shingle nails. 4 - 90 degree Metal Brackets above Rear Gable.
  • Page 29 E. Miscellaneous Section - Part 1 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the first part of the Miscellaneous Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Porch Ceiling Small Porch Trim Panels (2) Detail Plate (1) Porch Roof Rear Filler Seam Trim (2) Trim (2) Trim Detail...
  • Page 30 Flush with top corner . Attach Horizontal Above Door Trim (1/2” x 3 1/2” x 44”) with right side piece aligned flush with the top corner of doorway. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Corner of Horizontal Above Door Trim rests in first channel.
  • Page 31 . Insert Porch Ceiling Support Strips (3/4” x 1” x 45” - Angle Edge Cut) into the gap between the top of the Porch Rail Section and the Porch Ceiling Panel. Gently tap into place with a hammer. Once in place, attach each piece with 3 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 32 Small gaps Flush Flush Side Overhangs Front Skirting Position Side Bottom Skirting (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45”) on the side of the shed. The piece on the porch section will overlap the Front Skirting and the back piece will be flush with the floor framing in the back.
  • Page 33 Attach Rear Filler Trims (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”) Filler Trim to rear walls, positioned flush with siding and bottom skirting. Attach with 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails. Position Narrow Trim (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”) in rear corner and Rear Wide Corner Trim (2 - 1/2”...
  • Page 34 Attach four remaining Narrow Trims (4 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 79”) to both sides of the shed. Use 8 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Centered on wall seam Flush to edge of door Attach Rear Wall Seam Trim (1 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 75”) where back wall panels meet. Secure with 8 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 35 Tight in corners Position Porch Roof Seam Trim (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 7/8”) so the sharp angle of each piece is tight into the corner between Poch Ceiling and Horizontal Above Door Trim. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece.
  • Page 36 E. Miscellaneous Section - Part 2 Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the second part of the Miscellaneous Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Pentagon Cedar Roof Door Stops (2) Detail Plate (2) Ridge Caps (22) 2 Vertical Rear Front 1 Horizontal...
  • Page 37 Flush with end of plywood Attach two Roof Nailing Strips (2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 48”) to the underside of the roof plywood on rear of shed. Align strips flush with plywood ends. Fasten with 4 - 1 1/4” Screws per piece. Strips tight to rafters Attach remaining two Roof Nailing Strips (2 - 3/4”...
  • Page 38 Position the Gusset Gable onto the front of the shed. Push Gable plywood up tight under roof plywood and against Roof Nailing Strip. Screw through the shingles of the Gusset Gable horizontally into the Roof Nailing Strip with 8 - 2 1/2” screws. Position Rear Facia (3/4”...
  • Page 39 Position Front Facia (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 58” - angle cut ends) tight underneath roof shingles and tight against Nailing Small gap Strips. Temporarily position Side Facia may appear (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 71 3/4”) for a dry run to help you correctly position Front Facia before attaching.
  • Page 40 Facia Detail Plate Pentagon Detail Plate Attach two Facia Detail Plates and both Pentagon Detail Plates to cover seams where Facia pieces come together. Secure with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Porch Post Deck Post 3 1/2” To complete porch, attach Short Deck Post (3 1/2”...
  • Page 41 9” from end Undercourse Ridge Cap Place First Roof Ridge Cap (Lower Grade Undercourse Ridge Cap) on roof peak overhanging shingles by approximately 2”. Attach with 2 - 1 1/2” Shingle Nails 9” from end. Place 2nd Ridge Cap 1” back from 1st cap. Attach with 2 - 1 1/2” Shingle Nails 9” from end. 8”...
  • Page 42 Trim dado sits in flange. Position Window Trim around window doing a dry run first and attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Each Window Trim Kit contains 1 x 24 1/16” = Top Piece (angle cut on ends) and 3 x 23”...
  • Page 43 Temporarily positioned Interior Door Stop to help align Interior Barrel Bolt. Attach Door Handle, Exterior Barrel Bolt and Interior Barrel Bolt to door. Handle is positioned on top door, Barrel Bolt on bottom door and Interior Barrel Bolt to top door stud. Attach Barrel Bolts with 3/4”...
  • Page 44 Attach Post Base Trims (1/2” x 1 1/2” x 4”) to bottom of porch posts. Attach with 1 1/2” finishing nails. Next, place Handrail Support Blocks (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”) beneath Handrails, centered side-to- side and front-to-back. Attach each block with 2 - 2 1/2” screws through the Handrail bottom. 100.
  • Page 45 Congratulations on building your 8x12 Santa Rosa Garden Shed! Note: Our Sheds are shipped as unfinished products. 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.