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OLT 8x12 SpaceMaker Garden Shed Assembly Manual

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Thank you for purchasing
our 8x12 SpaceMaker
Storage Shed. Please take
the time to identify all the
parts prior to assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper
installation
residential use, on level ground. Please
follow the instruction manual when
building your Shed and retain the
manual
for
future
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 SpaceMaker Garden Shed
and
normal
maintenance
www.outdoorlivingtoday.com
Assembly Manual
Metal Roof
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Revision #1
Dec 11th, 2019
sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com

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  • Page 1 8x12 SpaceMaker Garden Shed Assembly Manual Metal Roof Revision #1 Dec 11th, 2019 Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SpaceMaker Storage Shed. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Points and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SpaceMaker Garden Shed (Metal Roof). Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Parts List: D. Roof Section 8 - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 49 1/2” Roof Batten (outside) A.
  • Page 3 8x12 SPACEMAKER HARDWARE PACKAGE Hardware Kit (Provided) x 17 3/4” Silver 2 1/2” 3/4” Black Headed x 200 2” x 336 1 1/2” Finishing x 52 3/8”x 2” Metal Roof Screw Square Drive Bit x 38 2” Black Headed 3/8” Nut Driver x 260 1 1/4”...
  • Page 4 Exploded view of all parts necessary to A. Floor Section complete Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 136 1/2” deep. Plywood Floor Plywood Floor Small (3) Large (3) Floor Joist Frames Small (3) Concrete Pad (optional foundation method)
  • Page 5 Lay out Floor Joist Frames as illustrated at left. There are 3 larger and 3 smaller Frame Sections. The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 136 1/2” deep x 96” wide. Attach each large and small floor joist frame together with 6 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 6 centered on Concrete Slab floor frame. Foundation Complete all Floor Runners. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation. Foundations Caution: you will need 2 people to assist you. Be careful when laying floor down not to Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor bend or twist floor.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Exploded view of all parts necessary to B. Wall Section complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Gable Walls (4) Front Top Plates (3) Rear Top Plates (3) Side Top Plates (4) Angle cut on side (2 per side) Solid Wall Panel (7) Narrow Wall Panel...
  • Page 8 Bottom Wall Plate Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall Plate to bottom of wall studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Position so plates are flush with framing. Starting at Rear Corner, position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor.

  • Page 9: Walls

    Position rear solid wall into place on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs Optional Caulking of side and rear walls seams will help prevent together and attach with moisture from entering 3- 2 1/2” screws. Screw at your shed. Caulking the bottom, middle and top not included in kit.
  • Page 10 Note: We recommend you wait to install the windows last, so they don’t get damaged during construction. caulk in siding channel on both caulk in siding sides of window. gap at top. Requires a large amount. Locate Window Inserts for Regular Window Walls. Before installing, dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window opening.
  • Page 11 Next, complete all side wall panel attachments. Typically, Window Wall Panel is positioned in middle of side. Attach wall studs together as per Step 17. Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed. Complete all remaining side wall attachments. Attach wall studs together as per Step 17. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
  • Page 12 Complete both Narrow Wall attachments making sure 2x3 wall framing is flush with floor framing, and siding of wall is overhanging the floor by approximately 1/2”. Sits flush with inside Dado cut facing to the of wall framing top and outwards. There are 2 - 6 1/2”...
  • Page 13 When all walls are attached together, check alignment with the floor. Bottom wall framing should sit flush with outside of floor framing. Confirm 67” wide door opening at bottom. When positioned correctly, fasten bottom wall plates to floor using 4 - 2 1/2” screws per wall panel. Optional Caulking seams will help prevent...

  • Page 14: Rear Top Plates

    Next, attach the 4 Side Top Plates (2 per side). The side top plates are angle cut down the length. Once again, position top plate on wall plate so it is flush with inside of wall plate. Side plate should also be flush with Front Top Plate. Secure with 4 - 2” screws per piece. Plate flush to inside Rear Top Plates of wall framing...
  • Page 15 Gable Framing flush with Top Plate Lift up a completed gable section and place on top of Rear Top Plate on wall. The rear gable framing should sit flush with the inside of the top plate. Gable Framing straight edge Flashing to overhang wall The gable should be centered sideways (left to right) on the top plate.
  • Page 16 Complete positioning and attachment of front gable as per Step 32. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs and position flush against front narrow wall stud. The Jamb is 3” wide and will sit flush to outside of wall siding. When positioned correctly, secure Jamb using 4 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 17 C. & D. Rafter and Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Roof Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Foam Metal Roof Enclosure Cap (3) (strips) Metal Roof Panels Metal Roof Screws (42) Ridge Boards (4) 84”...
  • Page 18 Doubled up rafters Locate 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to the right. Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw Ridge Board doubled Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Note: completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 38.
  • Page 19 Flip completed rafter section over so that soffit is facing the ground. Locate first row of 3/4” thick x 3 1/2” wide Roof Battens (2 pcs. - 49 1/2” long / 1 /” wide pc. 45 3/8”). Start with outside 49 1/2” and place 1/8” back 1/8”...
  • Page 20 Locate 2 Center Roof Battens 3/4” thick x 3 1/2” wide x 72 3/8” long. Place batten 13” up from first row of battens. Center Batten will sit evenly on center rafter (3/4”from edge). Attach with 1 1/4” screw. Pre-drill first to prevent end from splitting. Attach opposite end of center batten with 1 1/4”...
  • Page 21 Position and attach 4th row of battens as per the 2nd row. Fourth row battens are the same size as the second row. Place batten 13” up from third row of battens. Complete attachment of battens to 2nd Rafter Section as per Steps 39-45. With both rafter/batten sections complete, carefully lift section up with a helper.
  • Page 22 Push section up evenly making sure outside rafters rests on gable framing. Rafter should rest on gable framing. gable framing Gable Notch Slide Rafter Section up 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 sit approximately 1/8”...
  • Page 23 Place 2nd completed Rafter/Batten Section on gable wall framing. Position as per Steps 47-50. Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors Gable Notch 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: Plates

    91” across Roof Gussets are positioned on middle rafters. Prior to attaching, make sure Side Walls are properly aligned. Have two helpers push the front and rear walls at the top from the outside of shed until inside to inside measurement between Side Wall Plates is 91”. When correct, slide gusset up, use level to square gusset and attach to rafters with 4 - 2”...
  • Page 25 even and slightly lower Attach Side Facia Trim (71 3/4” long) to end of rafters with 10 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Line end of facia even with end of batten. Lower facia enough so as not to impede the roof when attached. Attach remaining side facia pieces as per Step 56.

  • Page 26: Panel

    Do not attach roof panel onto rafters until all panels are positioned and spaced. In the meantime, have your helper hold the panel in place so it doesn’t slide off. Locate 2nd roof panel. Place 2nd panel on rafters and overlap panel with the first outside panel as shown on left illustration.
  • Page 27 Before attaching roof panels down, insert Foam Enclosures between roof panels and battens. Using 2” Metal Screw and 3/8” Nut Driver (included), secure outside panel down to each each batten. Metal screw is self tapping. Do not over tigthen! Use 18 metal screws for side. 6 more screws to complete Metal Ridge Caps in later steps. Toll Free 1-888-658-1658 www.outdoorlivingtoday.com sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com...
  • Page 28 Complete the opposite side metal roof panels as per Steps 58 - 64. Before attaching Metal Ridge Caps, place strips of Foam Enclosures near to top. Enclosures will prevent moisture from coming in from the top. Complete both sides. Overlap 1-2” on each end.
  • Page 29 When ridge cap is correctly positioned, secure with 12 - 2” self tapping metal screws. Screw into to final batten. Do not overtighten. Important- Illustrations show shed with Cedar and Metal Roof Panels and assembly is E. Misc.Section interchangeable. Attach Bottom Skirting around the base of the shed.
  • Page 30 Wide Corner Trim 1/2” overhang Position Rear Wide Corner Trim (4 - 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 82”) over filler trim. Prior to attaching, do a dry run with Narrow Corner Trim - First butt Narrow Trim up tight underneath the Soffit. Position Wide Trim evenly with Narrow Trim at bottom.

  • Page 31: Plates

    May have gap. Will get covered Side Facia later. Place Rear Facia (angel cut ends) up underneath metal roof panel. Rear facia will cap side facia. Attach to batten and nailing strip with 5 - 6 1 1/2” finishing nails. Complete both sides. Position Front Facia (angle cut on ends) as per Step 74.
  • Page 32 Attach Facia Detail Plate to side facia where they meet in the middle. Use 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece to secure. Complete both sides. Horizontal Gable Trim to cover flashing Attach Horizontal Gable Trim ( 4- 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 44 1/2”) to both front and rear of shed. Position equally over gable and wall seam.
  • Page 33 Flush with door jamb. Position Door Trim pieces (2 - 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 77 1/2”) tight at top with Horizontal Gable trim and flush with door jamb. Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per piece. Note: illustration of Hinge may not be accurate. The # of screw holes in the hinge may vary from three to four depending on model.
  • Page 34 3/8” gap on side, 1/2” gap 2” Black Screws at bottom. Bottom of Door Front Bottom Skirting Next, position and secure the Double Doors. Starting with Right Side Door, position so there is a 1/2” gap on bottom and approximately 3/8” on the side. Use a spare Shingle to shim door in place at the bottom.
  • Page 35 Close both doors and align so doors are straight. Attach Door Threshold (2 1/2” wide x 62 1/2” long) with 4 - 2” screws, centering between doorway. Inside Edge of Door Frame Position and attach Vertical Door Flange on inside door frame (left door from outside) using 6 - 2”...
  • Page 36 Assemble Flower Box Kit with Assembly Attach Door Handles and Black Barrel Bolt Instructions included. Position completed as illustrated above with 3/4” Black Screws. Note Flower Box below bottom of window trim and how female part of Barrel Bolt is positioned secure with 2 - 2”...